You’ve read myths and Mythbusters, but have you read facts about your own furry friend that could keep you up thinking until the early hours of the morning? Here are a few.
Trained dogs understand over 250 words and gestures and are able to count up to five. If trained properly, they can perform simple calculations as well. The average dog is as intelligent as a two-year-old child.
Two stray dogs in Afghanistan saved 50 American soldiers. A group on Facebook raised $21,000 dollars to bring the dogs back to the US just so they could be reunited with the soldiers once again.
Service dogs are trained to know when they’re on duty. When their harness is on, they know they’re meant to be alert. And when you take it off, the dogs immediately become playful and active.
Seen your dog panting all the time and wondered why? It’s their way of calming down.
Some pet owners might notice the faint scent of corn chips lingering around their dog. This is called “Frito feet,” and it happens when sweat and bacteria buildup in the paws.
Seen your dog twitching and whimpering in their sleep? Yes, they’re dreaming.
If your dog wags her tail, it means they’re happy to see you, right? Not necessarily. According to a source ( Discovery.com) , dogs wag their tails to the right when they’re happy and to the left when they’re frightened. Wagging low means they feel insecure, and rapid tail wagging signals aggression sometimes.
