Not just man's best friend

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Security is sometimes about satisfying the need for safety. That need is often considered a basic human need, but the story behind this picture highlights the fact that it transcends species - it's actually a basic animal need. So the domestic dog, having undergone thousands of years of selective breeding to cultivate their protective tendencies, aren't just man's best friend, they're a best friend to anything that needs protection.