A new Frontiers’ Special Topic, Our Canine Connection: The History, Benefits and Future of Human-Dog Interactions includes theoretical and review papers summarising the latest research and practice in the historical development of our deepening bond with dogs, the physiological and psychological changes that occur during human-dog interactions (to both humans and dogs) as well as the selection, training and welfare of companion animals and working dogs.

Open access at https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/15014.