This is a guest contribution from Sally Writes.
A study has confirmed that dogs can see ultraviolet light – something humans can’t, so it makes you wonder exactly what else they can see that we can’t. With many pet owners claiming that their canines see ghosts, it’s no wonder they might feel like they’re living in a haunted house. The idea that dogs are able to feel, see and notice more things than humans isn’t unheard of, and is often associated with a sixth sense that some (if not all) dogs seem to have. But how can this help with your ghost hunting expedition?
The sixth sense
In addition to the five senses of sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell, some people believe dogs are blessed with the sixth sense, often described as intuition.
To give you a good example, there are actually seizure alert dogs that can sense if their owner is going to have a seizure before it happens, which can be life-saving. Other cases of dogs being able to sense when a human is going to pass away aren’t unheard of either. While there isn’t a whole lot of science behind how or why, the phenomena is quite astounding.
As it turns out, man’s best friend might just have a sixth sense when it comes to the paranormal scene as well. Many dog owners report that their pup can sense when a storm is coming and when their owner is upset, but some even claim that their dog can see ghosts and other paranormal activity.
Confused and scared dog owners have posted their dogs’ strange behavior to YouTube, the videos showing eerie footage of the dogs staring intently at what looks like nothing in the corner of a room. Some bark, growl, back away, or run around in hysterics.
Dogs are said to be very receptive to their surroundings, being able to sense all sorts of things that we as humans just aren’t capable of. However, when it comes to the paranormal, the explanation as to why they can and we can’t might be quite simple.
Some theories suggests that as humans we often shrug off or disregard little things that could be signs of paranormal activity. Humans often claim it to be happening by “coincidence” or that they “must be seeing things”, are “super tired,” or are “going crazy”.
Dogs, however, aren’t told by their friends and family that what they’re seeing or feeling is just “in their heads” or that they need to “get more sleep.” Because of this, they react the way they do.
Bringing your dog along
You might have brought your dog on a vacation or two, but bringing them on a paranormal expedition is another thing entirely. A paranormal expedition is already exciting enough as it is, but bringing along your dog adds a whole new element to the event, especially if they possess the sixth sense. Just by noticing things that you wouldn’t otherwise, Fido can definitely help you out on a ghost hunt, and in more ways than one.
With the ability to sense paranormal activity that humans cannot, a dog can be a major asset to your ghost hunting expedition. He will be able to notice little things, such as a change in the atmosphere, that you might not notice. Everything from a slight change in temperature or subtle movement can catch your dog’s senses that otherwise might have gone unseen and unnoticed.
Bringing your dog along can let you know the minute activity occurs, and you’ll easily be able to tell by their actions. Your dog’s sixth sense might even prove to be more useful than other ghost hunting tools, such as an electromagnetic field detector, or an infrared thermometer, as a dog would most likely pick up on both of these things. Who knows, maybe you will have a more successful expedition by bringing your dog along instead of using ghost hunter tools.
Man’s best friend or ghost hunter?
At the end of the day, your dog’s sixth sense can be quite amazing. The fact that they could hear or see things that we can’t is quite phenomenal, and while it remains not totally explained, it can be a skill worth using in your next ghost expedition.
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My dog can totally see things I can’t. Sometimes I’ll approach and realize it’s just a little dragonfly or something. Other times I can’t figure out what he’s seeing/sensing!
It’s so weird when they do that, right? I totally wish I could see what they do. The night before our Cocker Spaniel died I was laying on the couch and he was at my feet. Our cat was on the back of the loveseat across from us. He started staring intently at the hallway behind me. I had sort of felt like something was there, but dismissed it because I knew no one was. There were no entry/exit doors on that side of the apartment and it was unlikely anyone had come through a window or anything. But it did “feel” different. Then he kept staring and staring and I couldn’t ignore it anymore, so I looked and it was dark. WAY darker than it normally was. I didn’t see a mass, but I “felt” something was there. It was just so dark.
Then later when I was in bed (it was around 2 in the a.m.), and Budly (our dog) was at my feet there, I woke because I sensed…something. Standing at the foot of our bed was…a shape. More a mass. But it had a more human form, but not entirely. I freaked out and quickly tried to dismiss it. Only a half an hour or an hour later my husband jumped out of bed. It was because he heard our dog starting to throw up. I thought it was because he’d finally seen the thing.
Then my husband started yelling desperately that Budly was throwing up blood. So we had to rush him to the pet ER. It was Easter Sunday morning 2000. He’d been peeing blood off and on for weeks. We thought it was an infection and the vet had kept giving him antibiotics but at the ER X-rays showed he had a huge mass of cancer in his stomach. That explained why he also hadn’t been able to eat.
We knew it was time to say goodbye. We took him for a last walk on the beach, his favorite place to go. But after a quick walk on the sand and dipping his toes in the surf, HE turned around and headed to the car as if to say, “Guys, it’s my time. I got a bus to catch. Let’s go.”
We stopped at home one last time so he could say goodbye to his brother (the cat), and then we took him in. It was sad, but also beautiful. I firmly believe that mass was an Angel of Death. They get a bad rap, but it was just doing its job.