How to Talk to Your Dog – Scientifically Proven!  

Most dog owners feel that their dog understands every word that they say and almost every move that they make. Research has proven that dogs really can understand human communication in ways no other species can. Did you know that a recent study stated that to train your new puppy, you should be speaking to it in a certain way to maximize the chances that it follows what you are saying? This really sparked our interest, so we wanted to share our findings.

There is already a lot of research evidence which shows that we communicate to dogs differently than we do humans. We utilize “dog dictated speech” when we communicate with our four-legged friends. Think about it when you talk to your dog again. We change the structure of our sentences by shortening and simplifying them. Not only that, but we are known to use a higher pitch in our voices when we speak to our furry friends!

A study shows that we use an even higher pitch when talking to puppies, and that this tactic really does help the animals pay attention more. The research came from a journal published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society. It showed that talking to puppies using dog-directed speech makes them react and attend more to their human instructor. This is because it is a lot different compared to their regular speech.

It has also been proven that we communicate with dogs via physical gestures. From the young age of puppies to adult dogs, our furry friends respond to human gestures, such as pointing, in ways other species cannot. Your dog has a way of understanding your actions and realizes that it is a way to communicate. Not only have dogs developed an ability to recognize gestures but also a special sensitivity to the human voice that helps them identify when they need to respond to what’s being said. Put it to the test for yourself! Pay close attention to how your dog responds to high pitched voices and gestures. You may be surprised at how much they’ve caught on.