Grey Dog Training and Enrichment

26/07/2025

Yes, definitely

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22/07/2025

They are incredible beings ❤️

A key study published in PLOS ONE in 2022 by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast demonstrated this clearly.

In the experiment, dogs were trained to distinguish between baseline and stress-induced breath and sweat samples from human volunteers.

The dogs achieved over 90% accuracy in correctly identifying the stress samples.

The chemical changes in human body odor caused by acute stress—such as increases in cortisol and other physiological shifts—alter the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released through sweat and breath. Dogs, with their extraordinary olfactory systems, can perceive these subtle chemical differences.

Beyond detection, dogs may respond with comforting behaviors, increased attentiveness, or anxiety of their own, depending on their bond with the human and individual temperament.

Further studies using functional MRI scans have also shown that dogs’ brains respond to human emotional cues, including scent, tone, and facial expressions, indicating a multimodal sensitivity to human emotional states.

17/07/2025

Big congratulations to little Wilbur and his guardians! Wilbur earned his advanced basic Obedience certificate today! He and his family were exceptional students! Excellent job!

16/07/2025

When it comes to outdoor activities heat and humidity can be dangerous for people and dogs. Many dogs will not stop activity and will play or work beyond safety. Take care when you and your dog are outside in these extreme temperatures.

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Working in ER this past week: We had four heat injuries each day for two days straight. Four of these were French Bulldogs, which happens to be the most common US breed these days. The others were three Rottweilers (brachycephalic by exam) and one Pit X.

Only ONE survived. NOT a Frenchie. Not a brachycepahlix breed. The Pit X.

Why? He happened to be playing in a pond. He ran and played with kids on land and then in the shallow pond water in 95 F 85% humidity weather until he collapsed. The humidity at his breathing level was probably a lot more, since it was approx 12 inches above water level.

They recognized a problem and brought him in… from one hour away.

On arrival
he was HYPOTHERMIC. Low body temp. Typical of heat injury. We warmed him up, treated his other abnormalities and within a
few hours he waa normal. Like NORMAL. No kidney failure. No coagulopahty. NO PROBLEMS.

Why is this? Probably because this dog reached critical heat injury when he happened to be in the best environement for treatment… IMMEDIATE cooling in water that was colder than him.

RAPID cooling with the coldest source available is what saves dogs with heat injury.

It’s time ro let go of the old wive’s tales of how ice water causes vasoconstriction or that rapid cooling is bad. HEAT is what causes death in heat inrjury, not the coolong method.

15/07/2025

Please be responsible and respectful.

11/07/2025

Heat and humidity can cause dogs to overheat easily. Especially if they are not accustomed to it. All dogs should have a cool place to stay in 100 degree plus weather and always have access to fresh water. This article discusses sporting and working dogs but it’s good information for any dog owner. Even pet dogs can overdo it.

Summer brings long days of sunshine and outdoor adventure and for many dogs, that means backyard play, long hikes, training sessions, or athletic competitions. But with rising temperatures comes a real danger: heat injury. Just as you might crave air conditioning and ice water after time outside, yo...

02/07/2025

Wish our country would consider using silent fireworks. Please make certain your dogs are safely enclosed and have a place to hide inside the house if they are afraid of fireworks.

26/06/2025

Grey Dog Training and Enrichment would like to welcome Aspen!

21/06/2025

Grey Dog Training and Enrichment would like to welcome Bear!

19/06/2025

Congratulations to Zeus and his wonderful family! Zeus completed and passed his AKC STAR Puppy classes today with flying colors!

19/06/2025

Grey Dog Training and Enrichment would like to welcome Wilbur! He is just such an amazing little boy! I can see him accomplishing many things!