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Can Dogs Detect Praise in Owner’s Voices

Have you ever tried to trick your dog? Use an excited voice inflection with your dog to make him believe he’s going for a walk? Or, say nonsense with a praise-like fluctuation of your voice?  It’s a mean joke, but scientist over at Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary are using this trick to study how dog’s process human voices.

 

Dog’s Reward Center Activates

 

Attila Andics, a neuroscientist at Eotvos Lorand, and her team have been conducting studies with pet-owners and their dogs to determine if dogs can determine intonation in human voices.  When dog owners “baby talk,” or use praise-like inflection with their voice, owners can see a visible reaction in their dog’s body language. This reaction has never been studied empirically, until now. In the first study where animals are neither restrained or sedated, results have shown that dogs use the left hemisphere of their brain to process language, and their right brain to process meaning.

 

13 dogs went through the study, and the results give insight not only into dog cognizance, but humans as well.

 

Each dog was placed into a neural scanning machine developed by Marta Grasi, a professor at Eotvos Lorand who specializes in ethology–animal behavior relating to socio-cognitive function. What makes this study special is that the owners coaxed their dogs to stay still while in the machine. If the dog moved more than three millimeters the data would be unusable. This means that not only could scientist conclude that dogs can process different parts of speech independently, but that a human voice was the dominating factor. Because dogs could not see their owners, scientist knew the brain functioning was happening specifically based on voice.

 

Dog owners prompted their dog’s using trick words that were nonsense while intonating their voice to mimic praise as a control. Dog owners then actually praised their dogs. The results showed that intonation is analyzed by the left hemisphere, while definitions of words are analyzed by the right hemisphere. This shows that dogs can decipher tone and meaning. The dogs also could leave the machine at will, but stayed because their owners praised them for this task.

 

Results Challenge Previously Understood Science

 

For years it  was believed that humans were the  sole mammalian species that use inflection to decipher words, emotions, and feelings. We now know that dogs can separate the two. Dogs don’t just use distinctive body language through communication like tail-wagging and raised hair, but can decipher definition of words and correlating emotion. Humans were thought to be the only species that made this evolutionary leap. Whether this leap took place within dogs naturally, or through domestication is still being studied.

 

The language abilities and processing parts of the brain are more exaggerated and developed within humans, but Fido knows the difference between owners saying, “You’re in trouble” with a baby voice, or an intonation that tells them they’re actually in trouble. This is something most pet owners most likely already knew, but know science has the data to back it up.

October 7, 2016/by Dan J. Barton
Dog Facts

7 Hacks for Dog Owners

Splash and Dash for Dogs brings you the BuzzFeedVideo titled, 7 Simple Hacks Every Dog Owner Should Know. It’s true. Every dog owner should know these for good pet care. All these tips and hacks are super simple, super easy, and super convenient. Their helpful for those tight jams dog owners get into when cash is low, or your you don’t have much time.

Does your dog shed a lot? Dog Hair Everywhere? You need to get the hair up for proper pet care. Use a squeegee or damp rubber gloves to for easy hair removal. It’s a cheap, easy, and effective method. The rubber bottom of squeegees naturally lift the hair while a damp glove become a natural adhesive. These methods pick up all those stubborn dog hairs that get stuck to the couch or carpet.

Does your dog eat too quickly? Simply place a tennis ball inside their bowl with their food. The obstruction will slow down their ingestion rate. Dogs get excited during meal time, and this leads them to eat too fast and get sick afterwords. Not anymore!

Out of carpet cleaner? Baking soda words just as well. It will clean the area and won’t leave chemical residues that can make your dog sick. Just apply, let soak, then vacuum away the mess.

Need to run into the store quickly, but don’t want to leave your dog in the heat of the car? Are all the poles to wide to get their collar around? Use a carabiner with the leash to create a loop that’s wide enough to fit.

Out of flea shampoo and need a quick and cheap supplement? Mix together four cups of water, one cup of dish soap, and one cup of vinegar. Mix and let your dog soak for five minutes.  You have a cheap and practical flea shampoo.

Have trouble getting your dog to sit still while your brush their teeth? Let them brush their own teeth. Simply apply your dog’s toothpaste to their favorite chew toy. Then get them interested. They’ll play with the toy and brush their teeth at the same time! So easy!

Need an impromptu dog toy when on a road trip? Take a water bottle, a few treats, and some scissors. Insert a dog treats into the water bottle then cut a few holes in the water bottle so your dog can smell the treats. This also lets the water bottle crinkle. Splash and Dash for Dogs recommends this for small dog breeds only. Larger dogs will be able to rip into the plastic and this could be a possible choking hazard.

October 6, 2016/by Dan J. Barton
Fun With The Dog

Splash and Dash for Dogs: Fido Vs. Robot Dog

Fido Vs. Robot Dog

Splash and Dash for Dogs of course loves dogs, but we never thought about robotic dogs. The future is now!

Google’s Boston Dynamics group is known for making quadruped robots that are designed to resemble and move like dogs. Their latest invention can lean back on it’s hind, and go into a “play” stance just like a real dog could.

The YouTube user juvertson filmed a real dog–a Schnauzer named Fido–play fighting with their robot named Spot. Fido runs around in circles around the robot barking the whole time. The way he looks at the Robot one can tell he’s asking himself “What the heck is this thing?” The video also shows off the incredible realistic mobility of Boston Dynamic’s robot.

Spot is the only robot in civilian hands. You can hear each the engineers cheering Fido on as he attempts to herd the robot. The video is called Fido vs Spot — Animal vs Robot and it has over 2 million hits already.

Splash and Dash for Dogs will be keeping up with any really cool innovations like this, but you won’t be able to find Spot in a pet store.

October 5, 2016/by Dan J. Barton
Fun With The Dog

Splash and Dash for Dogs: Chef Dog

Splash and Dash for Dogs Gives you Chef Dog

 

Splash and Dash for Dogs brings you this hilarious video. YouTube user Markiplier is a YouTube channel that posts ridiculous videos ranging from game reviews too reaction compilations to pop culture. There latest installment is titled, Chef Dog. The video is hilarious! It begins with a close shot of a person’s hands preparing a meal of spaghetti and sauteed vegetables. Classical music is played in the background. The video cuts to a shot where the chef plates the food.

A glass of champagne is even poured, which Splash and Dash for Dogs couldn’t help but notice was spilled on the table. However, when the chef sits down, instead of a human face, we see a cute Golden Retriever. The hands grabs at the food and puts it toward the dog’s face, but by the end of the video the dog has given up the charade. The retriever puts his face down to the plate and just starts eating. The hands dance around emphatically.

We at Splash and Dash for Dogs thought this video was great and we hope you do too!

October 4, 2016/by Dan J. Barton
Dog Services

Splash and Dash for Dogs Shows How to Puppy Proof Your House

Splash and Dash for Dog’s Guide to Making the Inside and Outside of Your Residence a Safe Place for Your New Curious Puppy

If you are considering bringing a new puppy into your home, first you must consider the responsibility involved. Splash and Dash for Dogs will show you the way.  Raising a puppy is like raising a baby, but a baby won’t chew and sniff at everything within reach. Puppies have a lot of energy and are naturally curious. This means that for the first few weeks you as an owner need to be proactive about household arrangement. If a puppy can access it; it will be subject to chewing. Treat everything on the ground as a potential chew toy.

 

Splash and Dash for Dogs has compiled this strategy guide to puppy proof your household.

 

Splash and Dash for Dogs: Remove Everything On the Ground that is Dangerous

Toxic Plants

Plants are nice decorations, but also something a puppy will sniff and chew. Either remove the plant for the time-being, while your puppy grows, or get the plants off the floor. The best method for keeping your plants and puppy healthy is to put any toxic plants in a place where your puppy is restricted from. Common toxic plants are Dieffenbachia, azalea, Calla Lily, and Philodendron.

 

Pharmaceuticals

Any medications need to be removed from the ground level and placed in a cabinet that is inaccessible for a puppy. If medication needs to be stored closer to the ground you may consider using childproof latches to secure cabinets. Storing medication in a plastic container will not always deter a puppy who is prone to chewing. Splash and Dash for Dogs knows the dangers of puppies eating mediation. Ingestion can be dangerous, and even fatal.

Drowning Hazards

Sinks, bathtubs, and toilets all need to be drained when puppies are not supervised. A puppy may be strong enough to climb in, but once wet, can potentially drown.. Get into a habit of closing the bathroom door and toilet bowl lid. If you use an automatic toilet bowl cleaner this is important because these chemicals are often toxic for dogs.

 

Cleaning Supplies

When an area is recently cleaned you will want to restrict a puppy’s access to this place during and after cleaning. Vapors can harm the lungs, eyes, and ingestion of chemicals can cause other harms like vomiting or pancreatitis. Splash and Dash for Dogs wants you to have a happy healthy puppy. Keep cleaning supplies far from your curious pup!

 

Electrical Cords

Puppies will chew anything. This includes electrical cords or surge protectors that could possibly cause burns to mouth, electrical shock, or even death by electrocution. This would be terrible and is easily avoided. Aside from keeping cords out of reach of puppies, use of tie-up cords, cord concealers, or for the DIY type, PVC pipe can all be used to keep your puppy from chewing at dangerous indoor cording. Many pet stores also sell electrical cord encasing that is easy for removal of plugs, but keeps the puppies safe.

 

Open Flames

When cooking or using the fireplace make sure you closely supervise your puppy. If you use a fireplace make sure you place the screen over the open fire to protect a curious puppy that has not encountered fire before. After use of fireplaces or stove make sure any ash is properly discarded to prevent ingestion.

 

Cat Litter

Puppies and dogs both have a tendency to want to eat cat litter. Not only is it gross (to humans), but it can be harmful to a dog. Ingestion of cat litter can cause intestinal obstruction, and if a cat has worms this can also be passed to a puppy. Keep cat litter boxes in a separate room that a puppy does not have access too.

Human Foods

When cooking or storing any human food keep them out of reach of your puppy. There are many common human foods that are extremely toxic to dogs like garlic, onions, and avocados. Store food items on high counters and pushed as far back as possible. A tenacious puppy can easily climb small counters to retrieve a snack that can be potentially harmful.

 

Tobacco Products

All tobacco products including ashtrays need to be stored out of reach of a puppy. Even if it seems obviously unappealing to humans, puppies will chew at anything new to them. Make sure any dangerous tobacco products are out of reach.

 

Puppy Crates

During the first few months of coaching your new puppy you may want to consider using a crate.  Crates deter destructive behavior. Crates are a good space for a puppy when you cannot fully supervise them at night, at work, or on errands. Splash and Dash for Dogs recommends using a crate during the first year of puppy training.

 

Put plenty of soft bedding and toys in the crate so your dog feels cozy and secure. During the first few days of adjusting sit next to your dog while they acclimate to having the door closed. Give them treats often when crate training to reinforce the behavior.  Ideally, a puppy will choose to be in the crate after proper crate training. A crate will be the puppy’s bed.

 

WebMD advises young puppies 8 to 10 weeks old to be left in the crate for up to an hour. This is useful if you need to run an errand. The older a puppy gets, the longer they can be in their crate. The maximum time a dog or puppy can be in crate is 5 hours. Once you let a puppy out of the crate, immediately take them outside, or for a walk to relieve themselves.

 

Puppy Gates

Another useful tool when adapting your puppy to the household is a puppy gate. Just like human babies, it is necessary to restrict access to places in the house with potential access to harmful items. While house training you may consider keeping your puppy away from areas with carpeting and out of the bathrooms that have drowning hazards and harmful chemicals. Splash and Dash for dogs recommends using a crate for the first year of puppy training.

 

It is important to secure puppy gates, not only to keep the puppy from exiting the area, but also so the gate can’t fall harming or traumatize your puppy. When crates fall they make a loud noise which is very scary for a young puppy. This sound will be associated with the gate, making it harder for future use.

 

Splash and Dash for Dogs: Outdoor Hazards

It is never a good idea to keep a puppy outside unattended. The backyard is filled with potential dangers a puppy can get into so keep a watchful eye on your young, curious, inexperienced pup. Depending upon the layout of your yard, you may need to install fencing around hazardous areas or as a perimeter for your puppy. Any fencing installed needs to be secure enough so that a puppy cannot  jump over or dig under.

 

Designate a Bathroom Area

Structure is good for dogs, and the earlier you implement it into your puppy’s lifestyle, the easier it will be for training. A good point of structure is having a designated area where your puppy uses the bathroom. Places like sandboxes, fire-pits, or gardening area will need to need to fenced off not only to keep your puppy safe, but to keep the yard clean.

 

Toxic Outdoor Plants

If you have an out door garden this area will need to be fenced off. Toxic outdoor plants including potato, Morning Glory, Oak (buds and acorns), bulb plants like daffodils, and cocoa bean mulch are all extremely toxic to dogs. Landscaping stone small enough to be chewed on is also a potential hazard if swallowed. The stones can cause intestinal blockage.

Garage Items

Keep items like gasoline, plant fertilizer, insecticide, charcoal and any auto supplies out of reach of puppies. Antifreeze and rat poison should always be locked away because these chemicals actually taste good to dogs.

Open Flames

Barbecue grills, fire rings, tiki-torches, or any open source flame will either need to be removed or fenced off.
Splash and Dash for Dogs wants you to treat your puppy like a baby. They can, and will, explore everything in and out of your house and before you introduce your puppy to the household you will want to secure as much of these things as possible. Splash and Dash for Dogs recommends surveying and puppy proofing your house way before the puppy is brought home.

October 4, 2016/by Dan J. Barton
Fun With The Dog

Animals Have Cute Souls

Splash and Dash for Dogs brings you a video that is so adorable it pretty much proves animals have souls. Filmed in the land down under, the YouTube channel Xtreme Videos posted the evidence.

The video is titled, Kangaroo and Dog showing their love for each other – Amazing. It’s one minute and 24 seconds of joy.

A Rottweiler plays with a joey Kangaroo and the friendship is evident. The kangaroo jumps around happily while the Rottweiler nips playfully at the kangaroos hands. There are even some moments of the video where the kangaroo holds the Rottweilers head as if he’s hugging him. Amazing!

We at Splash and Dash for Dogs liked watching this video and we hope you do too!

October 3, 2016/by Dan J. Barton
Fun With The Dog

Puppies Fix Boredom

Splash and Dash for Dogs Wants You to Watch the Cutest Thing Ever

Splash and Dash for Dogs presents one of the warmest videos we’ve ever found. We loved it and we wanted to share it with you. The creative agency SoulPancake and Puppy Chow decided to team up for a social experiment. They went to a retirement home, a gym, and a preschool, and surprised everyone with puppies. Almost like a flash mob, but instead of people, dozens of Corgi, Golden Retrievers, and Labradors ran into play. Watch as everyone in every location lights up with excitement. A retiree said, “This is special.” after playing with puppies. One of the gym member said, “I don’t even feel tired anymore, it’s like that all went away,” while he had a Corgi puppy next to him. SoulPancake filmed the whole thing and Splash and Dash for Dogs recommends watching it to brighten up your day.

October 2, 2016/by Dan J. Barton
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