Study : A new study in the journal Science argues that the domestication of dogs happened between 18,800 and 32,100 years ago in Europe . Dogs were present between 5000 and 5000 years ago . European hunter - gathering cultures used dogs , researchers say . This contradicts other previously held beliefs .
Study : Dogs were present between 5000 and 5000 years ago . European hunter - gathering cultures used dogs , researchers say . This contradicts other previously held beliefs .