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Whistle Commands and Long-Distance Herding: How Dogs Decode Signals Across the Hill

How herding dogs interpret whistle commands at distances exceeding 500 metres—the auditory neuroscience, signal design, and training architecture behind long-range stock management.

May 29, 2026

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