Monthly Archives: February 2006

Hyper Dogs

Posted on February 27, 2006 by

Ok Odie, settle down! What makes a dog hyperactive? Why do they get this way? Most dogs that are hyper, are not getting enough exercise. A lot of people think if they leave their dog in the back yard for a period … Continue reading →

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How Do Dogs Smell?

Posted on February 14, 2006 by

Ah, smell.. or olfaction as it’s often known. Olfaction is a dog’s primary sense. They trust their sense of smell over every other sense. However, not all dogs have equal abilities when it comes down to the sense of smell. … Continue reading →

Posted in Doggy Senses | 4 Comments

How Do Dogs See?

Posted on February 13, 2006 by

By disecting the eyeball of a dog, researchers found that about 10% of the photoprecepters are cones. Cones are responsible for helping the brain detect colors. The photoreceptors in our eyes are 100% cones. This means that we can process … Continue reading →

Posted in Doggy Senses | 18 Comments