Question

Why was the dog the first animal to be tamed?

Answer 1

• Dogs are very loyal to their owners.
• Dogs give security to their owners.
• Dogs are easy to domesticate.
• Dogs also provide a source of recreation, it helps human minds to relax.
• Dogs are very friendly towards humans if humans are able to shower affection on dogs.
• Dogs helped humans in their hunting activities.

Hence, the wild ancestor of dogs was the first animal to be tamed. People encouraged gentle animals to come near the camps where they lived. Domestication of animals began around 12,000 years ago, this process took place in different parts of the world, and it was a gradual process. The sheep and goats were the earliest domesticated animals.