1 month ago | By iHeart Dogs

What things can dogs smell that humans can't? Those super snoopers pick up just about every scent there could possibly be as canine noses are built for superior sniffing. Especially when compared to human olfactory senses. We're pretty much nose blind next to our dogs.
According to the American Kennel Club , “Depending on the breed, dogs have up 100 million or more scent receptors in their noses. And those terrific trackers we know as Bloodhounds have 300 million!”
That means a lot of odors and scents we can't detect are wafting into dog snoots !
Especially when you compare 100 - 300...
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Family Begs For Rescue Dog's Return After Fatal Tesla Crash

1 month ago | By iHeart Dogs

Dogs can sometimes sense things that humans can't, but can they predict the future too? It doesn't seem likely until you hear Milo's story. The Bluetick Hound-Shepherd mix began acting unusual a month before a horrible incident occurred. He kept pacing in circles around his mom, Jenna Monet. Milo didn't want to look at anyone but Jenna.
Then, Jenna ended up dying in a Tesla crash shortly after, causing Milo to flee the scene in a panic. Derrick Monet is desperate to find Milo for his late wife's sake. Odds seem slim, but he's hopeful that Milo is still out there somewhere.
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11 Things Humans Do That Stress Our Dogs Out

1 month ago | By iHeart Dogs

When we love our dogs like family, we sometimes forget that they don't understand us quite like our human relatives. Sometimes we try to have full-on conversations with them or unknowingly send them body language signals that are interpreted differently in the animal kingdom. For these reasons, we've compiled a list of 11 common things that humans do that stress dogs out.
If you've done any of these things, don't worry-we all have! But by being more aware, we can try to communicate with our canines as clearly as possible. And lucky for us, there's no limit to their forgiveness!
1. Getting...
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