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• 6 Smells Your Dog Wishes You'd Ditch

• The Dog That Taught Himself to Detect Epileptic Seizures

• Thread: How many have dogs that never come off the lead?

• Video: Don’t trust your dogs too much, because it may very well be a trap

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DOG BEHAVIOUR

Nose No-Nos: 6 Smells Your Dog Wishes You'd Ditch

We all know our furry friends have super-sniffers, but did you know some smells make them wish they could hold their noses? Let's dive into the world of canine olfactory offenders!

1. Citrus Chaos: Lemons, limes, oranges - if it's citrus, your pup probably thinks it stinks! Their acidic nature is a real turn-off for most dogs. It's not just your pup being picky; even insects avoid citrus scents. Maybe our dogs are smarter than we thought!

2. Cleaning Product Conundrum: Your dog's not just being lazy when they hide during cleaning time. Many household products contain chemicals like chlorine and ammonia that smell awful to sensitive canine noses. Not to mention, they can be harmful to both you and your furry friend. Maybe it's time to consider some pet-friendly cleaning alternatives?

3. Beauty Blunders: Looks like your pup isn't a fan of your perfume collection! Strong artificial scents from beauty products can be overwhelming for dogs. This includes perfumes, nail polish, and even some skincare products. Your dog's giving you a hint - natural beauty is the way to go!

4. Mothball Mayhem: These little chemical bombs aren't just unpleasant - they're downright dangerous for dogs. Keep them far away from curious noses! Dogs have a special organ in their mouths called the Jacobson's organ that can detect chemicals. It's like they have a built-in hazard detector!

5. Herb and Spice Not-So-Nice: Rosemary, mint, basil, garlic, and onions - your dog would rather keep their kibble plain, thank you very much! This might explain why your pup isn't begging for a bite of your gourmet meal. They're not picky eaters, they're just nose-sensitive!

6. Vinegar Vexation: That sharp, acidic smell? Yeah, your dog's not a fan. While it's safe if ingested, it's definitely not winning any canine fragrance awards. So maybe reconsider using it as a "natural" cleaning product around your four-legged friend.

Remember, a dog's sense of smell can be up to 100,000 times stronger than ours.

So when it's bad, it's really bad! This super-sniffer ability is crucial for how dogs navigate their world, perceive their surroundings, and even communicate with other pups. It's their superpower, but like all superpowers, it comes with its downsides.

Interestingly, while dogs hate these scents, they're often drawn to smells we might find... less than pleasant.

Complex odors like grass, mud, and even other animals' waste can be fascinating to them. It's like their version of a really intriguing novel - the more complex, the better!

So next time your pup turns their nose up at something, they might just be telling you it stinks - literally!

And maybe, just maybe, we should trust their judgment. After all, they're the ones with the super-noses!

Source: TheWildest

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DOG NEWS

Meet Diesel, the Self-Taught Seizure Detective!

Hold onto your leashes, folks! We've got a tail-wagging tale that'll make your heart do backflips! 🐾💖

Meet Diesel, the 13-year-old Lab-Airedale mix who just won the Family Crossbreed of the Year award at Crufts 2024.

But this isn't your average "good boy" story - Diesel's got a superpower that would make even Superman's cape flutter with envy!

This clever canine taught himself to detect epileptic seizures in his owner's friend.

That's right, no fancy training required - just a nose for trouble and a heart of gold! When he senses a seizure coming on, Diesel barks an alert and even fetches a blanket. Talk about going above and beyond the call of duty!

Diesel's owner, Claire Whitehead, is over the moon about her furry friend's win. She's so devoted to her four-legged hero that she's got his pawprint tattooed on her wedding finger. Now that's what I call puppy love!

The judges were bowled over by Diesel's incredible abilities and the strong bond he shares with Claire.

As if being a hero wasn't enough, Diesel also scored a year's supply of fancy dog food. I bet he's wagging his tail all the way to the food bowl!

So next time someone tells you that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, just tell them about Diesel. This superpup proves that with a little love and a lot of determination, anything is paw-sible! 🏆🐕

Source:DogingtonPost

Quiz Answers

False!

It turns out, that "guilty" look your dog gives you when you find a chewed-up shoe isn't guilt at all! It's more like your pet saying, "Hey, why do you seem upset?"

A study showed that dogs give that apologetic look even when they didn't do anything wrong. It's just their way of reacting to our negative body language. So next time your pet looks "guilty," remember - they're not admitting to anything, they're just trying to calm you down!

The real lesson? Maybe we should work on our own expressions when we're upset with our pets. After all, they're reading us better than we think!

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