No loud noise, please
Yes, we know Diwali is over. But the wedding season is upon us, as is the season to be merry and throw loud parties. It traumatises your dog in a big way. Here’s how to make them comfortable...
The hearing charm…
Dogs have a sensitive hearing; they can hear sounds four times farther away than we can.
They can hear higher frequency sounds and know where it is originating from. They can even differentiate sounds – that’s why they know when your car has arrived.
Humans can hear sounds that vibrate at less than 20,000 vibrations per second (20,000Hz) while dogs can hear sounds of up to 50,000 vibrations per second (50,000Hz). What’s more? At high frequencies, dogs can hear much softer sounds. Thus, they can even hear sounds which cannot be heard by humans (less than 0 decibels).
Humans can hear sounds that vibrate at less than 20,000 vibrations per second (20,000Hz) while dogs can hear sounds of up to 50,000 vibrations per second (50,000Hz). What’s more? At high frequencies, dogs can hear much softer sounds. Thus, they can even hear sounds which cannot be heard by humans (less than 0 decibels).
anatomy of dog’s ears…
A dog’s ears are controlled by 18 muscles, while our ears are controlled by only six muscles. That is why we cannot move our ears but our dogs can, in the direction of the sound. To hear better, they even tilt and rotate their ears.
The downside…
Though this is an amazing power in our dogs, it is a matter of concern as well. Dogs can get stressed by sounds they hear. Ever wondered why your dog runs away when you switch on the vacuum cleaner or when a power drill is on? It is because sounds are much louder to them because of their hearing power.
Wedding or New Year’s...
... from a dog’s perspective, a cracker seems like a bomb. They get scared with loud noise and sometimes try to run outside. Some dogs get lost in the frenzy, while few may even get involved in an accident or hurt themselves. They get nervous, stop eating and even snap at humans.
The plight of strays is even worse. They hide under cars or other parked vehicles putting them in a very dangerous situation.
How can you help
- Say ‘No’ to crackers: Crackers are bad for everyone – they pollute the air and are harmful to humans as well. If each one of us can say ‘No to Crackers’, the world would indeed be a better place to live in.
By Versha Verma
www.dogsandpupsmagazine.com; www.facebook.com/Dogsandpupsmag
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