How do dogs hear us?

Dogs use both left and right sides of the brain. They read our body language and listen to our tone. They combine all this data to understand us. In another study with MRI screening, the dog's left and right sides of the brain were activated when the researcher said “good boy” in a praising tone.

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2024-02-16 03:29:09

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Can dogs hear 40khz?
The hearing ability of a dog is dependent on its breed and age. However, the range of hearing is approximately 40 Hz to 60 kHz, which is much greater than that of humans.
2024-02-20 00:48:04

How far can dogs hear?
Although those are some of the dog breeds that have the best sense of hearing, all dogs can hear very well—much better than any human can. Regardless of the dog breed they belong to, most dogs can hear sounds anywhere between 80 feet and one mile away.
2024-01-14 11:27:39

Can dogs hear tv?
Now, let's put all this information together, within the context of what your dog is responding to on screens. We know that dogs can see specific colors, hear sounds from the TV and are attracted to movement.
2024-01-06 15:35:03

Can my dog hear me?
We all know that dogs have a keen sense of hearing and hear better than we do. Dogs hear nearly twice as many frequencies as humans. They can also hear sounds four times further away — so what human ears can hear from 20 feet away; our dogs can hear from 80 feet away.
2023-04-02 05:55:47

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