“Unlock the hidden world of canine hearing and discover the signs that your dog is hearing something you can’t.”
Tips & Things to Know
1️⃣ Pay attention to your dog’s ear movements and body language to determine if they are hearing something you cannot. Look for signs such as twitching ears, alertness, barking, head tilting, wagging tail, raised tail, and ears up.
2️⃣ Dogs have a wider range of hearing frequencies than humans due to the shape of their ear canals and the muscles in their ears. They can hear sounds up to 60,000 Hz, while humans can only hear up to 20,000 Hz. However, dogs’ hearing abilities may decline with age.
3️⃣ If you want to train your dog to improve their listening skills, dog whistles can be used. These whistles emit high-frequency sounds that are inaudible to humans but can be heard by dogs. Before using a dog whistle, consult with your dog’s vet to ensure it won’t have any negative effects on your dog’s sensitive ears. Pair the whistle commands with voice or gesture commands that your dog already knows, gradually phasing out the vocal or gesture commands as they learn to respond to the whistle.
Frequently Asked Questions, Answered ✅
1. What is the range of frequencies that dogs can hear?
– Dogs can hear about 40 Hz to about 60,000 Hz.
2. What is the range of frequencies that humans can hear?
– Humans can hear a range of about 20 Hz to about 20,000 Hz.
3. At what frequency do sounds start to irritate dogs’ ears?
– Sounds that range from 20,000 Hz and above, with 25,000 Hz being the mark that begins to irritate dogs’ ears.
4. How can you tell if your dog is hearing something you can’t?
– Dogs exhibit signs such as ear twitching, positioning their ears towards the sound, becoming alert or defensive, running towards the sound, and showing excitement or enthusiasm.
5. When was the first dog whistle invented and what was its purpose?
– The first dog whistle, called the Galton’s whistle, was invented in 1876 by Francis Galton. It emits sound in the ultrasonic range that humans cannot hear, but dogs and cats can. It has been used for training and commanding dogs without irritating nearby people.
