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1. Answered- Can dogs read people's emotions?

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   Dr. Brian Hare has answered this question in a video response! See the video here: http://youtu.be/0TK8kdAPkhA

   Toni Nelson supported this idea  ·  October 11, 2013

2. My big (90 pound) dog, at age ten, has suddenly become a fence climber. What's your favorite preventative for that?

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3. Answered- What is the relationship between cognitive style and temperament?

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   Dr. Brian Hare filmed a video response to this question. Find the answer here:
   http://youtu.be/jLrmF0yturs

   Toni Nelson supported this idea  ·  October 11, 2013

4. Answered- Is my dog practicing hypnotic suggestion?

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   Vanessa Woods, Author of the Genius of Dogs answered this month’s question-

   Your dog’s stare can be so hypnotic, it might seem as though she is trying “jedi mind tricks”. But probably more likely is that she is getting a fix of oxytocin.

   Oxytocin is a peculiar little molecule. It is known as the ‘hug hormone’ because it is what makes you feel good when you are touched by a loved one, get a massage, or enjoy a good meal. Oxytocin has pain relieving properties and can also decrease stress and blood pressure.

   We humans experience oxytocin in many of our social relationships, including bonding with our children or partners. What is surprising is that we would also experience a change in this hormone when bonding with a completely different species.

   In a study with 55 dogs from Azabu University in Japan, people whose dogs gazed at them for longer showed a higher increase in oxytocin than people whose dogs gazed at them for a short amount of time. A ‘long gaze’ was defined by the 23% of dogs who stared at their owner for around two minutes or longer. Not only that, but people with dogs with a ‘long gaze’ reported being happier with their dogs than those whose dogs gaze was only around a minute long.

   Recent research also suggests that this peak in oxytocin levels may be happening on both ends of the stare. When oxytocin levels were monitored dogs they too experienced a rise in the “hug hormone”. So while your dog may not be using hypnotic suggestion, she may be suggesting that if she could, she would hug you.

   Vanessa Woods, Author of the Genius of Dogs answered this month’s question-

   Your dog’s stare can be so hypnotic, it might seem as though she is trying “jedi mind tricks”. But probably more likely is that she is getting a fix of oxytocin.

   Oxytocin is a peculiar little molecule. It is known as the ‘hug hormone’ because it is what makes you feel good when you are touched by a loved one, get a massage, or enjoy a good meal. Oxytocin has pain relieving properties and can also decrease stress and blood pressure.

   We humans experience oxytocin in many of our social relationships, including bonding with our children or partners. What is surprising is that we would also experience a change in this hormone when bonding with a completely different species.

   In a study with 55 dogs from Azabu University in Japan, people whose dogs gazed at them for longer… more

   Toni Nelson supported this idea  ·  October 11, 2013

5. How can I prevent my dog from barking to household electrical devices such as vacuum cleaner or hair-drier?

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6. Answered- What's the best way to stop barking when someone is at the door?

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   Vanessa Woods, Author of the Genius of Dogs answered this month’s question-

   Barking is one of the reasons humans adopted dogs for the long haul. For our ancestors, barking would have been an invaluable early warning system against intruders. However, excessive barking in the modern world can be annoying, leading to frustration in sleepless neighbors and helpless owners.
   Researchers have assessed several different methods for controlling barking, some of which were more effective than others.

   Citronella spray collar
   These collars work by releasing a cloud of citronella spray whenever the dog barks. Research has shown that this method was most effective when the collar was worn intermittently (e.g. every other day for 30 minutes), rather than continuously. This is surprising, since most would think it would have worked best if it sprayed the dog every time it barked.
   However, the study also showed that collar did not stop dogs from barking all together. The dogs in the study slowly habituated to the collar, with barking levels increasing over time. Furthermore, the week after the dogs stopped wearing the collar the barking rate increased back to levels slightly below the original amount.

   Training
   Another, more effective technique is to train dogs not to bark by addressing the context in which barking occurs. Contexts can vary among being home alone, or seeing another dog or person outside, or even seeing another dog on TV. One of the most commonly reported contexts is when a guest rings the doorbell or knocks on the door. Positively reinforcing the dog to go to their bed, or a rug, or another spot away from the door and lie there for one minute on command, was shown to reduce barking by up to 90%!

   Although barking may have been beneficial when dogs and humans first began living together, things have changed in the past 10,000 years. Whatever the context, a good trainer can help you decrease the amount of barking in a positive and effective manner. Less barking can mean a more peaceful and happy house, as well as more peaceful and happy neighbors!

   Vanessa Woods, Author of the Genius of Dogs answered this month’s question-

   Barking is one of the reasons humans adopted dogs for the long haul. For our ancestors, barking would have been an invaluable early warning system against intruders. However, excessive barking in the modern world can be annoying, leading to frustration in sleepless neighbors and helpless owners.
   Researchers have assessed several different methods for controlling barking, some of which were more effective than others.

   Citronella spray collar
   These collars work by releasing a cloud of citronella spray whenever the dog barks. Research has shown that this method was most effective when the collar was worn intermittently (e.g. every other day for 30 minutes), rather than continuously. This is surprising, since most would think it would have worked best if it sprayed the dog every time it barked.
   However, the study also showed that collar did not stop dogs from… more

   Toni Nelson shared this idea  ·  October 11, 2013