
We humans have a knack for talking to babies in a cartoony, over the top tone of voice (scientifically it’s called “infant-directed speech”) which is believed to actually help them pick up on language cues.
I mean it isn’t that, unlike babies, dogs are going to start learning and talking back in the human language anytime soon.
Well, it turns out, engaging with dogs in a DDS or ‘dog-directed speech’ is not only cute, but dogs also like it better when humans talk in plain language while saying certain dog relevant words.
Researchers conducting this experiment also found out that owners using naturalistic DDS help improve their dog’s attention span along with strengthening the bond between the pets and their owners.
We understand how the potential for a relationship is based on mutual love and respect, this is also one of the primary reasons why people love to adopt dogs in the first place.
But forming a real, long-enduring bond requires time and patience.