We're joined by Dr. Hal Herzog, a world-renowned anthrozoologist. Dr. Herzog investigates the complex psychology of our interactions with other species, and he's been doing so for more than two decades. In this episode, we discuss social contagions (AKA trends) relating to dog breed popularity, as well as the question of whether pets are really good for our health.

Interested in learning more about Dr. Herzog's research? Check out his incredible book, http://halherzog.com/ (Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals) for a deeper dive on some of the topics we covered in this podcast.

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