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"Everything I know, I learned from dogs." - Nora Roberts

Here's the scoop:

  • These dogs have their very own bachelor pad

  • The 26 best Kong stuffers to keep your pup occupied and satisfied

  • Pooch-proof socks? Take all our money.

  • Could canine-to-human translators be a thing sooner than you think?

True or False...
Dogs can't taste spiciness.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

This Woman Turned Her Tiny Home Into a Luxurious Dog House and It's Nicer Than My Apartment
We love to see dogs living in style, and these two Golden Retrievers have a nicer house than some humans. Check out this luxurious two-story dog dream house.

The dog house is actually a tiny home. Thanks to a very loving dog mom, the structure was converted into a bachelor pad for her dogs. Complete with a TV, a mini fridge, a built-in hammock, and a playground slide, it has everything that these good boys could want. There’s even a miniature Tesla that sits by the front door.

Check out the TikTok video of these two Golden Retrievers starting their day. We want to move in with them!

Image courtesy of Daily Paws.

Do(g)-It-Yourself
Kongs are great toys for dogs, and filling your Kong with delicious goodies helps keep your pup engaged. From helping to ease separation anxiety in anxious dogs, to teaching your dog to eat more slowly, there are many positive reasons to add fillers to your Kong. Want to mix things up with a new filler?

The 26 best Kong fillers to keep your dog engaged:

  • Unsweetened applesauce. Apples make great treats for dogs, and applesauce is easy to pour into a Kong.

  • Pumpkin. Pumpkin is a great choice for pups with digestive issues. You can use chopped fresh pumpkin or unsweetened canned pumpkin.

  • Melon. Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon are all excellent options during the summertime because they help your dog stay hydrated.

  • Zucchini. Steamed zucchini is basically a green smoothie for your dog. Rich in vitamin A and potassium, this green veggie supports healthy bones and kidneys.

  • Frozen cube fillers. This DIY filler calls for water and berries in an ice cube tray. These tasty cubes are great in the summer because they keep your dog cool!

Check out the rest of the list here!

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Could Science Build a Pet Translator?
Ever wish your dog could talk to you? Although a canine-to-human translator might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, experts believe that such a device is possible. In fact, one scientist is working on an AI algorithm to translate your dog’s barks and vocalizations into words.

Dr. Con Slobodchikoff, a professor at Northern Arizona University studies the vocal patterns of prairie dogs, and his research shows that their language is complex and sophisticated. Prairie dogs have nuances in their alarm calls to differentiate between predators, and even have different calls for humans, coyotes, domestic dogs, and red-tailed hawks.

Dr. Slobodchinoff’s aim is to create an easy-to-use device that will analyze a dog’s vocalizations, facial expressions, and body language to tell the human user what their dog is trying to say. Along with the help of a computer scientist colleague, Dr. Slobodchinoff created an algorithm that turns the prairie dog vocalizations into English. He believes, “If we can do this with prairie dogs, we can certainly do it with dogs and cats.”

Currently, Dr. Slobodchinoff is analyzing thousands of videos of dogs in the hopes of developing an AI algorithm to interpret these communication cues. Although it’s not ready yet, experts are predicting that a dog translator could be available in the next ten years!

True or False...
Answer: True! Although they can't taste the flavor of "spice," your dog can feel the heat of a spicy food item much more intensely than you do. This means that a pepper that is only slightly spicy to you may cause your pup to be very uncomfortable, so make sure you keep any spicy food items far from Fido's reach.

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