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Can Dogs Hear?

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Can Dogs Hear? | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Ever wonder how well dogs can hear? In this science project, we'll find out how age and breed affect a dog's hearing ability. We'll use a high frequency sound generator to test the hearing of different breeds of dogs, both young and old.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that dogs become more deaf as they grow older.

Method & Materials

You will use a high frequency sound generator to test the hearing of different breeds of dogs, both young and old.
You will need a young and an older German Shepherd, a young and an older Labrador, a young and an older Terrier, a young and an older Golden Retriever, a young and an older Beagle Shepherd, a young and an older Poodle, a dog trainer, a box of dog biscuits, and a high frequency sound generator.

Results

The results showed that the older dogs had poorer hearing abilities compared to the younger dogs, especially for the German shepherd and the Poodle. The hypothesis that dogs grow more deaf as they grow older was proven to be true.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it shows how age and breed can affect a dog's hearing ability. It also shows how dogs can hear sounds that are of a higher frequency range than humans are able to detect.

Also Consider

To improve the reliability of the results, you could use a larger number of breeds or test dogs of a wider age gap. You could also consider repeating this science project by comparing the difference in hearing deterioration between small breed dogs and larger breeds.

Full project details

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