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Understanding Your Dogs Hearing
from:Dogs hear a lot better than people do, partly because their ears are incredibly mobile. They have 15 different muscles that can move the ears in all directions. This helps them detect and understand sounds no matter where they're coming from. Head cocking is a tool they use to hear clearly. Dogs shouldn't be doing it all the time, however. When they are, they may need some extra help to hear. Speak in a higher voice.
One way dogs decide what's worth listening to and what isn't call for help is by the sound frequency. High pitched sounds get their attention, probably because they resemble the sounds made by traditional prey such as rabbits and chipmunks. Pitching your voice upward will get your dog's attention and let him know that he needs to listen carefully to what you're about to say. Stand where he can see you. Even though a substantial portion of a dog's brain is devoted to sound, a dog always uses his other senses to augment what he's hearing. Standing in front of your dog will allow him to watch your face, eyes, posture, and body movements while you talk. Even if your dog isn't hearing clearly, he'll be able to gather a lot of information from your body language about what you're trying to tell him.
Trim the ears. Dogs with unusually hairy ears may hear a little better if you remove some of the fluff. You can use blunt ended scissors to trim some hair from the outer part of the ear flaps, but groomers usually prefer plucking. However, dogs don't enjoy having their ears
plucked and will often put up a fight, so you may want to pay a groomer to do it for you.
Dogs may cock their heads to the sides often. Even though it's normal for dogs to cock their heads in order to hear (and see) better, they shouldn't be doing it too often. A dog whose head seems to be in perpetual tilt mode probably has an ear problem that isn't going to get better on its own. A damaged eardrum or an inner ear infection can make it hard for dogs to hear. In some cases, ear problems can throw off a dog's internal sense of balance, which will also cause him to tilt his head. Any time a dog carries his head tilted for more than a few minutes, he needs to visit his veterinarian.
Lastly, dogs with ear infections often shake their heads as well as tilt them. Use a flashlight to light the inside of your dog's ear. If you see redness or a discharge, or if you smell an unpleasant odor, he probably has an infection and is going to need antibiotics to knock it out.
The Importance Of Understanding Dog Behavior
In order to understand dog behavior, you must first consider the effects of the human contact that occurs from the day the domestic puppy is born until the end of his life These interactions are strong catalysts that add to the inherent differences between the wolf and dog Whereas the dog easily weaves into the family and social structure of humans, the wolf has failed to do so The integr.....More on Compass Canine Studies Dog Psychology
How Dogs Use Their Tails As Signals and Gestures Part 2
Tail position is an important indicator of social standing and mental state of a dog There will be some variations, of course, depending upon the natural tail position of the dog: a West Highland white terrier will carry its carrot shaped tail higher than a golden retriever its flowing, feathery tail, and a greyhoundand#39;s relaxed tail position is lower yet Almost horizontal, pointing away from.....More on Compass Canine Studies Dog Psychology
More Dog Sounds And What They Mean
Soft whimpering: and#39;I hurt!and#39; and#39;Iand#39;m scaredand#39; The average person is most likely to hear this at the veterinarianand#39;s office, when the dog is suffering, or when a submissive dog is in a strange place that appears threatening This is really a carryover of the mewing sound that young puppies make when cold, hungry, or distressed Louder, more prolonged whining sound: and#39;Please give me and#39; or and#39;I want .....More on Compass Canine Studies Dog Psychology
Understanding Your Dogs Hearing
Dogs hear a lot better than people do, partly because their ears are incredibly mobile They have 15 different muscles that can move the ears in all directions This helps them detect and understand sounds no matter where theyand#39;re coming from Head cocking is a tool they use to hear clearly Dogs shouldnand#39;t be doing it all the time, however When they are, they may need some extra help to hear Spea.....More on Compass Canine Studies Dog Psychology
Canine Intelligence
There are many theories about the intelligence of the dog The majority of dog owners know that their dogs are very bright: these owners can tell any number of stories that demonstrate the animaland#39;s high intelligence In addition to the clever ways in which dogs outwit their owners, canine intelligence shines when dogs are asked to perform the tasks for which they were bred For instance, the Borde.....More on Compass Canine Studies Dog Psychology
Connecting Your Dogs Habits To Its Ancestors
There are some things a dog cannot help doing If he is going to bite someone, he needs to look at his target, and he needs to bare his teeth If he is going to defend himself, he has to tuck his ears back and his tail down and turn aside In the dark unrecorded mists of wolf history, wolves that had the wits to notice these things had an edge over their more obtuse pack mates Being on the looko.....More on Compass Canine Studies Dog Psychology
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