Plus some pervasive myths that can finally be debunked
What's the speed limit in your city? These dogs can run as fast as 45 mph (72.4 km/h)!
This Canadian dog breed is equipped to deal with the local elements. These dogs are born with webbed feet and water-resistant coats.
Dogs can perceive when they're not being treated fairly. Interestingly, researchers suggest that "inequity aversion is probably linked to the evolution of cooperation in dogs and wolves."
Dogs have such sharp senses that they can detect things we cannot see, hear, or smell. And this might include paranormal activity...
Yes, they dream just like us! Though unlike us, it's believed that dogs dream more about mundane situations, and don't have 'crazy dreams' like humans do during REM sleep.
This is a way to keep their vital organs protected while they sleep. You might come across your dog sleeping in many other positions. This usually means that they feel safe and comfortable to do so.
Dogs have wider pupils when compared to humans, and their eyes are equipped with a layer of tissue called tapetum lucidum that reflects light back to the retina.
These dogs have a unique sense of smell. Used by many police forces around the world, these dogs are able to follow tracks over 300 hours old (12.5 days), and to stick to a trail for more than 130 miles (209 km).
Dogs are sensitive to human emotions–they can perceive sadness, anger, fear, and happiness, among other feelings.
Try this: show your dog a treat, then hide it under one of two plastic cups, move the cups around and see if your pooch goes for the one with the hidden treat.
Yes, dogs are really clever. In fact, a 2009 study found that they can "understand more than 150 words and intentionally deceive other dogs and people to get treats."
Teach them to go to the kitchen, or outside, and they'll learn the name of the place and go there. Of course, they will need motivation to learn (i.e. treats).
Just place a treat inside one, roll it up, and see how your dog will unroll it to get to the treat!
Ever wondered why your dog is so picky choosing a place to do their business? According to a 2013 study, "dogs preferred to excrete with the body being aligned along the North–South axis under calm MF (magnetic field) conditions."
Our four-legged friends can actually see UV light, so they have a different visual perception when compared to humans.
Dogs can identify how smells change during the day in a room, for example. This allows them to a have sense of how much time passes.
Your pooch actually sees color, though they have a dichromatic vision and mostly see in shades of blue and yellow. Their eyes are unable, however, to see red or green like ours are.
Some studies have demonstrated that dogs can tell the difference between quantities.
Similar to weather predictions, dogs can also sense when the Earth is about to shake. This is mostly due to their ability to detect P-waves, which precede earthquakes.
Their enhanced sense of smell and hearing makes them more sensitive to changes in the atmosphere, so they can sense a storm brewing before you do.
Dogs can actually be trained to detect cancer cells in blood samples. According to a 2019 study, they do so with nearly 97% accuracy!
Yes, dogs can sense hormonal changes and therefore sense when someone is pregnant. Maybe take a test if your dog suddenly becomes extra protective!
Dogs can be trained to monitor the insulin levels of their owners. They can sense when a diabetic person has low blood sugar.
Well, not specifically, but whether you've been with other animals, or if you went for a walk in the park. All they have to do is smell your clothes and shoes.
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A study found that dogs are more likely to refuse to cooperate with owners who are rude to them, when compared to those who are nice to them.
Countries like Australia, Belgium, and Finland, have reportedly already started putting virus-sniffing dogs to work, and a Russian airline is using dogs to sniff passengers before flights. The sniffer dogs will surely be remembered as the heroic pups of the pandemic!
Dogs are truly amazing animals. We have had them as pets for millennia for many good reasons. The truth is that dogs are so much more than just our best friends; they really are exceptional animals with incredible traits that many of us wouldn't even dream of. Did you know, for instance, that dogs are now able to detect COVID-19?
Apparently specially trained dogs can detect COVID-19 in human sweat, a new study reports. The study trained six dogs for a month using sweat samples, then tested whether the dogs could differentiate between sick and healthy patients. The results could be detected within one-tenth of a second! It's the first viral disease dogs have been known to detect, according to CTV. This could be huge for the pandemic, as sniffer dogs could help quickly and efficiently screen for the virus or assess a patient’s condition.
And there's more dogs can do–a lot more! Click through the following gallery and find out.
Detecting COVID-19 and other amazing things dogs can do
From sniffing out the coronvirus to predicting the weather
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Dogs are truly amazing animals. We have had them as pets for millennia for many good reasons. The truth is that dogs are so much more than just our best friends; they really are exceptional animals with incredible traits that many of us wouldn't even dream of. Did you know, for instance, that dogs are now able to detect COVID-19?
Apparently specially trained dogs can detect COVID-19 in human sweat, a new study reports. The study trained six dogs for a month using sweat samples, then tested whether the dogs could differentiate between sick and healthy patients. The results could be detected within one-tenth of a second! It's the first viral disease dogs have been known to detect, according to CTV. This could be huge for the pandemic, as sniffer dogs could help quickly and efficiently screen for the virus or assess a patient’s condition.
And there's more dogs can do–a lot more! Click through the following gallery and find out.