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Post by: Kenzie on Aug 14th 2018

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7 Fun Facts About Dogs

Dogs are man's best friend, which is why they deserve a special day to celebrate all of the wonderful things about them. In honor August 26th being National Dog Day here are some fun facts about dogs, brought to you by our dog door installation experts.

Deaf and Blind

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If you've ever seen a newborn puppy you may have noticed that their eyes remain closed for quite a few days after birth, and they don't respond to voices or noise. That's because puppies are born both blind and deaf. There's nothing to worry about though; it's simply a product of evolution and the two major senses will begin functioning properly when they're a few weeks old.

I Hear You

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No matter how sharp you think your hearing is, a dog will always have you beat. Puppies may be born deaf but a grown dog's hearing is four times more keen than a human's. Dogs can hear much higher pitched sounds than us, hearing best at 8,000 Hz (for comparison, a human hears best at 2,000 Hz) and can detect a frequency range from 67 to 45,000 Hz.

Super Sniffer

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Dogs are well known for their sense of smell, and for good reason. They can smell roughly 1000 times better than humans, and depending on the breed they can have as many as 300 million scent glands inside their nose (as opposed to the meager 5 million that humans have). The section of a dog's brain that controls smell is 40 times larger than ours even though their overall brain is much smaller than ours, which says something about the importance of smell for them.

Contagious Yawning

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Have you ever noticed that once someone in the room yawns, many people are quick to follow? Yawning is actually highly contagious... and not just for humans. Research has shown that a dog watching its owner yawn is highly likely to yawn back in response. They react more to genuine yawns than fake, which suggests that yawning is truly just as contagious to them as it is for us.

Nose Print

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Much like every human has unique fingerprints, the prints on a dog's nose are completely individual to them. They can actually be used to identify them. The shape is also exclusive to them, and the color can change either because of a burn or by a change in the weather.

The Beatles

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If you ever play Sgt. Pepper by The Beatles around your dog, you may want to watch them for their reaction. At the end of A Day in the Life, Paul McCartney added a special ultrasonic whistle near the end of the song that is only audible to dogs.

A Little Bit of Color

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It's a popular myth that dogs are severely colorblind and can only see black and white, but it's actually been debunked. Veterinarians have found that dogs can see in color, though they can also really see in blue, green, and yellow, and various gray shades, and cannot see red. So yes, they can see in color, just not as many or as vividly as we can.

Dogs are fascinating animals, and have many qualities that make them special. They deserve all the love in the world, and the safest environment possible. Do you have any questions? Contact Glass Pet Doors today to discuss installing the perfect glass dog door for your dog to treat them on their special celebratory day.

What Our Customers Say

  • Lisa Jensen
    Can't say enough good about working with Trevor at Utah Pet Access to have a dog door installed at my mother's home. Very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you!
  • Michael Riggs
    Installed a large pet door at my house. They did a great job, despite the fact that my back door's decoration made it complex. I am very satisfied. Thank you!
  • Amy Romney
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  • Jake Buxton
    Easily the best in the biz! There's another rag tag outfit running around using inferior product and the finished product from Utah Pet Access is far better looking. Almost as if the door came from the factory this way! Impressed!
  • Brian Long
    UPA replaced a large, fixed arched window that is on the 3rd floor. They did encounter a problem with the thickness of the gap between the panes on the day of the install but caught it before fully removing the original window. They were out the next business day to finish the job. First day it was raining; second day the wind was rather bad. No complaints from them. Also had them replace the fixed glass in french doors with ones that have the built-in blinds. We will use UPA again if the need arises.
  • Nicole Stirling
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  • Michael St Clair
    They have done 3 pet doors for me over the last 6 years and every time they have done an amazing job. They are very professional and cleanup everything when done. It always looks great and they have amazing solutions for every house I have put a dog door in.
  • Hunter Bigelow
    We love our glass door with the pet door! One of the best purchases we have made for both us and our pets. Utah Pet Access was great to work with and were professional and knowledgeable throughout the process. Would 100% recommend them to anybody.
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    They are a great company to work with. We had a small problem with the door. It was still under warranty and they came by and fixed it without any hassle to us.
  • Amanda Marriott
    Brad and Utah Pet Access has been absolutely amazing! The door is not only beautiful, but is functional. From the time that we communicated with Brad to the time the door was installed…was seamless and smooth. Great communication. The installation was precise and quick. The installer was kind and professional. Good with my 3 German Shepherds and he did amazing work. I would highly recommend Utah Pet Access for any of your door and pet door needs! Thank you!!
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  • R.D. Parsons
    Life changing as a pet owner after we were able to get a dog door installed. Happy pets and happy owners. Pet Access was fast, professional and friendly when it came to getting the project completed.
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    Utah Per Access had a wonderful and great customer service. Great installation and great product will totally recommend them to someone else and family.
  • Cristian Wood
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    Great company to work with! So responsive and reliable! My large Labrador loves his large Endura Flap door. Took less than a month from the initial phone call to install. I highly recommend this company.
  • Heather Bandiola
    We had a great experience with our pet door purchase, the customer service, and installation. We not only got the pet door installed but had the glass on the other side replaced also. We had it installed over a year ago and we're still happy with it. Thank you!
  • dbbedoya
    Did an amazing job and adapted to some last minute changes to make it even more accessible for my doggie! Thank you so much! Great company to work with!
  • Lindsay Flesch
    We just recently ordered and had a beautiful patio door with dog and blind insert installed. Utah Pet Access went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with our finished product. I would strongly recommend this company for your pet door installation. Their customer service was excellent. Thank you Utah Pet Access!
  • William B
    Great work. The dogs love it and I’ve had zero issues with the door or installation.
  • Michelle Flesher
    I love, love, love my pet door from Utah Pets. I was very worried about getting the measurements right, but with Trevor's help it was a breeze. Thanks so much.
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    These guys were awesome. Great service, friendly, my dog door looks awesome. I’ve sent them to a few of my neighbors. Highly recommend!
  • Steve Uragami
    Pet door works great!! Installation was fast and clean.
  • Mark Zambrzycki
    Had an excellent experience with Utah Pet Access getting a dog door installed in my glass patio slider. Trevor was extremely responsive and helpful. He worked with my glass company to get the order done right and shipped to them. It was then installed perfectly, with no issues. Please give them a call!!!
  • David Artica
    My wife and I have loved this product. Our dog goes in and out to our backyard at will. It’s nice to not have to worry about her being stuck inside all day. Best of all I never had to buy a sliding door, or drill any holes in ours
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    Easy to work with. Great product.
  • Jenny Yergensen
    Super easy to work with, did a fantastic job and were less than one or two other competitors that I looked at! Would definitely recommend…having a doggie door for our 2 dogs has been a complete game changer!
  • Sarah Willardson
    I looked everywhere online to find a product to install in my home that would work for my dog's needs. They were the PERFECT solution. Could not be happier with the product and service!
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    Worth every penny that I spent on the dog door, as it has made a huge difference for my elderly dog. Great service and workmanship.
  • Jason Rabbitt
    I absolutely recommend this place. Their price was the best I found in the area and they were very kind and helpful. They answered all my questions and went over all my options. I ended up being able to keep the original glass (safely stored in my home) which means if I ever sell my town house, and the buyers don't want a doggie door, Utah Pet Access will come back to my home and install the original glass (for a very reasonable install fee). The installation was quick and they helped me store the original glass safely. I've had my doggie door for over a year now, and it still works great, the magnetic latch still works very well, and my dachshund uses it every day.
  • David K
    They were professional and installed a great looking doggy door for us. 2 years later it still works like new.
  • Andy Nichols
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  • Tony Washington
    The company provided us with an excellent installation of our pet door at a very reasonable price.
  • Pete Gallegos
    Utah Pet Access did a great job putting a doggie door on my 8' tall French door with the blinds inside the glass. I have recommended them to many friends and family
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    Utah Pet Access was responsive, friendly, and prompt with their consultation and door installation. I've had my pet door for about a year now and have had zero issues. It is well insulated, quiet, and easy to use. The cat and dog love it!
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