Talking to Dogs
by Pam Hogle Photo by Deni Elliott A newly published study finds that dogs pay attention to both the way we talk to them and to what we say. Alex Benjamin and Katie Slocombe’s ‘Who’s a good boy?!’ Dogs prefer naturalistic dog‑directed speech looked at what they term “dog-directed speech,” or DDS, which is similar in tone and affect to baby talk. Their canine test subjects were all adult [...]
With Her Tail between Her Legs
Rethinking Tail Position in Dogs The article With Her Tail between Her Legs challenges the common belief that a tucked tail always signals fear or discomfort. Many people assume this posture reveals stress, but the author shows that this cue is not always so simple. Tail position can reflect many emotions, and interpreting it correctly requires context. Why a Tucked Tail Isn’t Always Fear The [...]
