What if the key to understanding intelligence, emotion, and even human evolution starts with puppies?

In this episode, we explore the surprising science behind how dogs think, learn, and connect with us—beginning at the earliest stages of life. Our guest, Vanessa Woods, takes us inside the world of canine cognition, revealing what puppy development can teach us about communication, cooperation, empathy, and the deep bond between humans and dogs.

From the concept of “puppy kindergarten” to groundbreaking research on how dogs read our emotions and intentions, this conversation uncovers why dogs may be one of the most powerful windows into understanding intelligence—both theirs and ours.

Equal parts science, storytelling, and wonder, this episode will change how you see puppies, dogs, and the minds that connect us.

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