'Who's a good boy?' Humans use dog-specific voices for better canine comprehension

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Oct 1, 2024, 2:00 pm682 ptsHot
The voice people use to address their dogs isn't just because of their big puppy eyes. Humans slow their own speech when talking to their dogs, and this slower tempo matches their pets' receptive abilities, allowing the dogs to better understand their commands, according to a study published October 1 in the…

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