Why Do Dogs Do That? | Fun Dog Facts Compilation

Dogs have been man's best friend for over 15,000 years—but there are still some things we don't know about our furry friends! Join Olivia Gordon for a fun new SciShow compilation that answers some common questions about our canine companions!

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Original Videos:
Can Dogs See Color?
Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks?
What Do Dogs See When They Watch TV?
Why Can’t Dogs Eat Chocolate?
Can Dogs Smell Fear?
Why Do We Talk to Dogs Like That?

[rickyknives]

When Michael said "Who's a good boy?!" Both of my dogs perked up to look at me expectantly. Forced me to pay pet tax. I did not refuse.

[liams]

I didn't train my dog as an emotional support animal but he does a damn good job, he knows the signs of my panic attacks and can tell when I'm upset and need him to give me a cuddle. He's such a good boy :')

[patx]

More than half of my life ago, the family dog only watched one show. It was called Emergency and started with the sound of a siren. Where ever he was, when that sound played on the TV, he would run in, and sit in front of the TV for an hour

[mervviscious]

My dog saved my life last Tuesday when I past out from low blood sugar and he went to a bar we always walk by and brought someone back that saved me...

[k]

Golden retrievers must look really bright to other dogs

[violetorange]

7:40 I JUST realised every dog corresponds to a host of Scishow - Michael, Olivia, Hank and Stefan. And the choice of their breeds is glorious.

[RazorRevenge]

My pug loved watching old westerns. She went crazy for horses on tv.
R.I.P. Bella 💜

[TubaDragoness]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the dog versions of the hosts? Very well-chosen visual matches!

[ericromano]

Hi five to whoever decided to use that clip for the border collies. Love a good "huh?" sideways dog face.

[maciej-]

Well I need that sweet new 240Hz monitor then! For my dog of course! :D

[Im-Not-a-Dog]

I had a bullmastif that would freak out and try to attack the tv whenever a horse would come screen, with or without sound. And when the horse when off screen she’d try to look around for it. It was adorable.

[hhjk]

This does NOT answer the question regarding who in fact let the dogs out.

[raymonda.]

my dog gets so excited when she hears "car-ride" she once threw her back out. She was fine within a week but now we have to say trip or "c-a-r-r-i-d-e"

[violetorange]

And I love the barely suppressed wheeze of laughter off camera at 8:00 - your shows have so much personality, guys

[jessicaevans]

About a week ago I was walking my pitty puppy through the park, and she stopped and sat down and stared at this dude looked back at me and was whining. when he looked up and made it clear he was interested in meeting her I let her go over, and as it turns out he was having a very bad day. She felt something there and she didn't even know him.

[simplethings]

After watching this video I looked deep into my dog's eyes. We had a bonding, a moment of understanding. And I realized if I fell over dead in the living room, that my dog wouldn't go hungry for days.

[psycobasschick]

My dogs love to watch Star Trek and Lifetime Movies (especially at Christmas). My pit bull even prefers TV over a walk, but he is 12 and has been kind of lazy for 12 years now

[crossingthetee]

Incidentally, I enjoyed the formatting of this video - it was nice to get alternate presenters giving information. Thanks.

[imaverywhere]

I was expecting a dog to answer them smh

[sapphoemet]

Also I'd be really interested in a video discussing the actual behavioral differences across breeds, and how much of personality is determined by breed