Dog and Man - A Symbiotic Relationship

At some point on the arc of time, long before history
began, caveman Og and animal Dog forged a symbiotic
relationship which has stood the age old test of time.
How it began, one can only guess. The relationship between
man and dog is truly unique. No other animal shares pride
of place with humans the way that a dog does, and no other
animal showers us with such unwavering loyalty,
unconditional love and provides us protection. I like to
think that man and dog were drawn to each other for mutual
benefits if not yet admiration.

Consider Og out on his daily hunt. Fighting a saber tooth
tiger or even bagging a wild boar was a monumental task the
success of which was largely dependent on the tactical
execution of fine honed hunting skills. Success meant food
for the family, a hide for clothing and warmth, and a
prolonged life. Failure at best was hunger and the gift of
another day to try; at worst there was none.

Ferocious and fighting for equal survival was dog. It is
not inconceivable that the quarry was the same. Having
mortally wounded or killed outright, it is plausible that
the caveman quickly threw some spoils of the game to the
dog so as not to be attacked by this other vicious animal …
better to busy the creature with something given, than to
have to fight it off for the whole carcass and risk losing
it all.

Over time dog came to associate good things with man. A
dual attack upped the chance of success for both and
success meant food. Dog began to hang around man. Man
became valuable to dog so it became natural for dog to give
him protection. Man began to recognize the value of dog,
and rewarded his new companion with food and shelter. Thus
the first mutual admiration society was formed! Dog and
man, best of friends.

About the Author:  Valentina Bellicova is a world traveller,
an author and a public speaker.  An ardent student of
life she observes that every human is bettered for having
had a dog in their life.  Visit her online dog emporium
at http://www.sitbooboosit.com