Plus, Is Your Dog in Pain? Signs and Symptoms of Pain
Dogs Don't Have a Sixth Sense, They Just Have Incredible Hearing | | | It's pretty obvious that dogs have more powerful noses than humans, but how well can they hear? You might have read that dogs have far better hearing than humans, but it's not quite that simple. In his book, "How Dogs Think," Stanley Coren, Ph.D, says, "The truth of the matter is that, for some sounds, a dog's hearing is really hundreds of times better than ours, whereas for other sounds, dogs and humans have sound sensitivities that are very much the same." | | | | | Agility Terms & Lingo: What Common Dog Agility Words Mean | Agility is a fast-paced and exciting dog sport that is in essence a doggie obstacle course where the handler directs the dog. In an agility competition, the dog and handler team navigates the obstacles in the correct order, as quickly as possible, and with minimal faults. The delight of the dogs on the course makes it a popular activity for spectators, and many dog owners want to give agility a try for themselves. But before you jump in, it can help to familiarize yourself with the terminology and lingo of the agility world. | | | | | Create a Springtime Egg Hunt Your Dog Will Love | Egg hunts are a memorable springtime tradition for kids, but children aren't the only ones who like hunting for treats. Setting up a dog-friendly "egg hunt" is a great way to test your pup's sense of smell and scent game skills. Best of all, egg hunts can be assembled in your own yard, or even inside your home if you get creative. Egg hunts with your dog are a fun activity for the whole family, so long as safety remains a top priority. Here are some tips to help get your own canine egg hunt rolling this spring. | | | Dogs wearing shoes might look cute and silly but there are practical reasons why you will want your dog to wear protective paws when walking outside, especially in the winter. Shoes provide a protective barrier keeping your dog's feet safe from deicer on sidewalks and streets. | | Dog Training 101: Sit-Front | Having a well-trained dog is part of being a responsible dog owner. Master Trainer Kathy Santo demonstrates one essential command you should begin teaching your dog from the start. | | | Is Your Dog in Pain? Signs and Symptoms of Pain | Having lived around humans for thousands of years, dogs are masters at reading our emotions and body language. But we don't always return the favor, especially when it comes to noticing that our dogs are in pain. And make no mistake, dogs do feel pain. They just don't always show it the way we do. Pain and discomfort can severely impact your dog's quality of life, so it's important to learn how to read the signs and intervene when your dog is suffering. | | | *Offer valid on online purchases only via links in this promotion. Offer expires 03/31/24 at 11:59 PM ET. Cannot be combined with any other coupons, discounts, offers, or promotions. Offer valid for one-time use only. Subject to product availability, no rain checks issued. Void if altered, copied, or sold. Discounted pricing for services includes tax, shipping & handling. Cannot be used for prior purchases. Other restrictions may apply. This email was sent to you from an AKC mailing list. Unsubscribe here.
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