Besides sharp hearing, dogs rank high in sound recognition. Border collies and German shepherds, for example, can understand over 200 words or sounds. So, if your dog seems to be barking at "nothing," ...

While academic research shows high-pitched sounds in general can negatively affect pets, no studies exist that determine if, or to what extent, smart plugs specifically cause such problems. A ...

Daily home life sounds normal to humans, but dogs experience many of those same sounds at higher intensity because they hear higher frequencies and detect subtle pitch changes. Research observing ...

Fireworks are among the loudest noises your dog can encounter. At 140 to 150 decibels, they're well above the 85 dB threshold that can cause hearing damage in dogs. The sharp, sudden bangs can be ...

High-pitched sounds from smart-plug outlet adapters can cause stress, discomfort and illness in pets. Rating: Unproven (About this rating?) Context: While academic research shows high-pitched sounds ...