First Dogs

First Dogs provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of the long-standing relationship between humans and dogs, tracing their domestication and integration into hunter-gatherer societies worldwide. Drawing on archaeological, anthropological, genetic, and ecological evidence, the book examines how dogs have served as hunting aids, transport tools, and cultural symbols across different regions and eras. It also considers the impact of European colonialism on Indigenous communities' relationships with dogs, offering an insightful and global perspective suitable for both academic and general audiences.