08/09/2026
So if dogs have such an amazing sense of hearing, why don't they hear you when you call them?????
Dogs can hear sounds at frequencies up to 65,000 Hertz, which is more than three times the upper limit of human hearing. [1] (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/sounds-only-dogs-can-hear/)
Hearing Range and DistanceHigher pitches: Humans max out at 20,000 Hz, while dogs can detect high-pitched sounds up to 45,000–65,000 Hz.Greater distance:
Dogs can hear sounds from about four times farther away than humans can.
Quieter sounds: They can register soft, low-pitched sounds and quiet noises that fall well below the human threshold. [1] (https://www.pawschicago.org/news-resources/all-about-dogs/doggy-basics/canine-senses), [2] (https://positively.com/dog-training/article/dog-science-hearing), [3] (https://www.facebook.com/PDSAhq/posts/funfact-have-you-ever-noticed-that-your-dog-can-hear-things-you-cant-this-is-bec/10155673815801287/), [4] (https://mobilitydog.org/blog-about-mobility-service-dogs-and-their-ada-handlers/2022/2/2/making-sense-of-your-dog-hearing-touch-and-taste-part-2), [5] (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/sounds-only-dogs-can-hear/)
Ear Mobility and
Anatomy
Independent movement: Dogs have roughly a dozen muscles in each ear, allowing them to rotate, lift, and tilt them independently to act like satellite dishes pinpointing a sound source. [1] (https://mobilitydog.org/blog-about-mobility-service-dogs-and-their-ada-handlers/2022/2/2/making-sense-of-your-dog-hearing-touch-and-taste-part-2), [2] (https://www.facebook.com/PDSAhq/posts/funfact-have-you-ever-noticed-that-your-dog-can-hear-things-you-cant-this-is-bec/10155673815801287/)Head tilts:
That classic dog head tilt helps them adjust their outer ear to better localize and focus on the source of a noise or voice. [1] (https://www.carecredit.com/well-u/pet-care/dog-ears/), [2] (https://mobilitydog.org/blog-about-mobility-service-dogs-and-their-ada-handlers/2022/2/2/making-sense-of-your-dog-hearing-touch-and-taste-part-2)
Upright vs. floppy: Breeds with erect, pricked ears often hear slightly better or more efficiently than breeds with heavy, floppy ears. [1] (https://www.facebook.com/PDSAhq/posts/funfact-have-you-ever-noticed-that-your-dog-can-hear-things-you-cant-this-is-bec/10155673815801287/)
Development and Sensitivity
Born deaf: Puppies are born completely deaf and blind; their ear canals open at around two weeks of age.
Noise overload: Because everyday loud appliances like vacuum cleaners or sudden noises like fireworks sound drastically louder and more intense to them, many dogs suffer from noise anxiety. [1] (https://positively.com/dog-training/article/dog-science-hearing), [2] (https://www.facebook.com/PDSAhq/posts/funfact-have-you-ever-noticed-that-your-dog-can-hear-things-you-cant-this-is-bec/10155673815801287/), [3] (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/sounds-only-dogs-can-hear/)
Would you like to know how to protect your dog's hearing or explore signs that your dog might be losing their hearing as they age?
American Kennel Club
Sounds Only Dogs Can Hear:
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