The Incredible Power of Canine Hearing: Dogs Reacting to Everyday Sounds

Skylar Hawthorne

Updated Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Have you ever wondered how your furry friends seem to have superpowers when it comes to hearing? A viral video on social media titled "Tens of thousands of years of symbiosis..." showcases the incredible hearing abilities of our canine companions. From the transcript and comments, it's clear that dogs have an uncanny knack for picking up on even the slightest sounds that grab their attention.

One user shared a sentimental experience, stating, "My dog will be dead asleep in another room, and if I open the pean********* jar she will be staring up at me with the adorable puppy eyes in four seconds flat." It seems that the sound of a peanut jar opening is enough to rouse even the sleepiest of pups.

Another comment highlights a funny scenario: "Anyone have that video where the guy's girlfriend shows up whenever he's in the kitchen making food?" It appears that dogs have a keen sense of when food preparation is happening, and they don't want to miss out on any potential snacks.

The comments also shed light on the fact that dogs perceive sounds differently than we do. One user notes, "Everybody is forgetting dogs hear so much better than we do, so to us they all sound very similar but to Fido, they don't sound alike at all." This explains why dogs can pick up on specific sounds, while others may go unnoticed.

It's not just food-related sounds that capture a dog's attention. One dog owner shares, "One of our dogs, from the other room, can hear when we cut an apple. He comes in and waits for the core. The other two could care less." It seems that dogs have a knack for recognizing certain sounds associated with their favorite treats.

The video and comments also touch upon the impressive range of sounds dogs can detect. From hearing the UPS truck from two blocks away to sensing the smallest crack of a hard-boiled egg shell from two rooms away, dogs are truly remarkable in their ability to perceive even the most subtle noises.

Some users even compare dogs' reactions to certain sounds to the popular ASMR trend, with one comment simply stating, "Canine ASMR." It's clear that dogs have a unique appreciation for sound and can find comfort or excitement in specific auditory experiences.

Interestingly, dogs also associate certain sounds with specific actions. One dog owner shares, "I keep my dog's treats in one particular drawer in the kitchen, and he only comes running in if I open that particular drawer." This demonstrates how dogs can form strong associations between sounds and rewards, showing their remarkable cognitive abilities.

The viral video "Tens of thousands of years of symbiosis..." reminds us of the fascinating hearing abilities of our beloved dogs. Their acute sense of sound allows them to pick up on everyday noises that we may not even notice. From the sound of opening a jar to the crack of an eggshell, it's clear that dogs have a unique and remarkable auditory perception. So next time you reach for a snack or engage in everyday activities, remember that your four-legged friend might just be listening and watching closely, ready to join in the fun. Dogmeat!

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Top Comments from Imgur

InfocalypseRising

My dog will be dead asleep in another room, and if I open the pean********* jar she will be staring up at me with the adorable puppy eyes in four seconds flat

butterda

anyone have that video where the guy's girlfriend shows up whenever he's in the kitchen making food?

charondaboatman

One of our dogs, from the other room, can hear when we cut an apple. He comes in and waits for the core. The other two could care less.

RelentlessDevastation

Everybody is forgetting dogs hear so much better then we do, so to us they all sound very similar but to Fido they don't sound alike at all.

igobeder

They can hear the UPS truck, two blocks away.

Malcondrion

I can barely shift in my seat without my GSD jumping to her feet and running over to make sure we aren’t getting ready to go on an adventure. Any one of those bags would have had her sitting at my feet wondering what we’re doing. Ext.

RitzBitz25

I keep my dog's treats in one particular drawer in the kitchen and he only comes running in if I open that particular drawer

SignedEpsteinsMother

Canine ASMR

Metallica93

Germangedang Shepupperdad.

koops

Why move when something is not snack sound?

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