| | | | | "Our dogs will love and admire the meanest of us, and feed our colossal vanity with their uncritical homage."
- Agnes Repplier
| | Happy Friday! Here's the scoop: - Why dogs dig their beds and blankets when getting ready for bed
- Find out what researchers think about dogs smelling fear
- Learn how your dog can interpret your mood
- Watch this adorable video of a pup dreaming the night away
| | Did You Know...?
True or false: Dogs can sleep with their eyes open.
(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!) | | | Dogs Picked Up Some Habits from Ancestors
Have you ever watched your dog get ready for sleep? Many spin in circles and move their blankets around until they find the most comfortable positions. If your dog is digging and scratching as they get situated, it's a habit they have from surviving in the wild many generations ago.
Wolves typically dig at a spot before lying down on it. It helps with temperature regulation in the wild. On cold nights, digging holes can help them stay warm. On hot nights, they can get down to come cool soil to sleep. Shallow holes also provide a bit of safety from outside forces.
So even though their fleece blankets and fluffy dog beds aren't impacted by their digging, it's just an instinct as they are getting ready for sleep. You just might want to invest in beds and blankets that are sturdy and hold up to their digging. | | | Image courtesy of Unsplash | | Can Dogs Smell Fear?
Many trainers warn dog parents that their dogs can sense their emotions. When you are feeling afraid, your dog likely becomes more attentive to you and behaves differently. So is it because they can smell fear?
Science has shown that dogs have a superpower that allows them actually to smell fear. Dogs can pick up scents when humans start sweating from their armpits when they are scared. Researchers put together a study with random samples of dog owners and strangers.
They exposed the dogs to happy people, scared people, and neutral people (no sweat). The study found that dogs interacted more with strangers and had lower heart rates. When they were exposed to the fear odor, they were more stressed and had higher heart rates. This triggers their fight-or-flight response.
It's important to remain calm in stressful situations, like vet visits, to help keep your dog calm. They will feed off your energy and respond to it. | | | Image courtesy of Unsplash | | How Your Mood Affects Your Dog
The bond between humans and dogs is deeply rooted in mutual understanding and emotional connection. Surprisingly, this relationship isn't a one-way street—research suggests that our moods significantly influence those of our canine companions.
Dogs are remarkably attuned to human emotions, capable of discerning subtle changes in our facial expressions, body language, and even scent. When we're feeling stressed, anxious, or upset, dogs often pick up on these cues, mirroring our emotional state. Conversely, when we're happy and relaxed, they're more likely to exhibit behaviors associated with contentment, such as wagging their tails and seeking affection.
Studies have shown that positive interactions with humans can elevate dogs' levels of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," promoting feelings of trust and bonding. Conversely, negative emotions can lead to increased cortisol levels, indicating stress and discomfort in dogs.
Understanding how our moods affect our canine companions can deepen our appreciation for the human-canine bond and enhance our interactions with them. By maintaining a calm and positive demeanor, we can create a supportive environment that fosters emotional well-being for both ourselves and our beloved dogs. | | These cannabis gummies keep selling out in 2023
If you've ever struggled to enjoy cannabis due to the harshness of smoking or vaping, you're not alone. That's why these new cannabis gummies caught our eye.
Mood is an online dispensary that has invented a "joint within a gummy" that's extremely potent yet federally-legal. Their gummies are formulated to tap into the human body's endocannabinoid system.
Although this system was discovered in the 1990's, farmers and scientists at Mood were among the first to figure out how to tap into it with cannabis gummies. Just 1 of their rapid onset THC gummies can get you feeling right within 5 minutes! | | | Thank you to Mood for sponsoring today's Daily Dig! | | What Could This Dog Possibly Be Dreaming About?
Dogs make all kinds of movements while they are sleeping. Sometimes, they'll even talk in their sleep. This pup must be having the most wonderful dreams. His tail just flies around and around. We wish we could read minds at this moment because whatever he is dreaming about is making him so happy. | | A Little Treat: - ✅ True: False. It might appear that your dog's eyes are open while they are sleeping sometimes, but you're actually seeing the nictitating membrane that exists to remove debris from your dog's eyes.
- 🐶 DOTD: Give your pup the spotlight by submitting them for the dog of the day! This month's theme is dogs in spring. This could be anything from your pup playing in the rain or sun, to your dog modeling some spring-inspired garments. Reply to this email with the best pics of your pooch, a short description, and their name to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
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