Question: is it possible to invent a collar to translate barks

Asked by gannaz to Mia on 2 Sep 2013.

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  1. Photo: Mia CobbMia Cobb
    answered on 2 Sep 2013:

    @gannaz: Hi! Great question and while there might not be a collar to translate them just yet, scientists have been working to decode the different types of dog barks. If you listen carefully, you can tell when a dog is sounding an alarm versus being excited about playing a favourite game.

    Have you listened to different types of dog barks before? Think you could tell a lonely bark from an excited bark? Want to try?
    Go here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/meaning-dog-barks.html and click ‘launch interactive’ to have a go!

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  1. Photo: MiaMia
    commented on 5 Sep 2013:

    @gannaz: I also just remembered about this developing technology intended for working dogs – like Google glass for dogs! http://www.businessinsider.com.au/dogs-talking-to-humans-2013-8

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