I (for the most part) talk to my dogs just the way I’d talk to children. I say “excuse me” when I need to get through, and they move aside. And “ouch!” lets them know they’re playing too rough… so they come to check to see if I’m okay.__But then, some people talk to babies the way this woman talked to the dogs. I have no idea why.
Don’t kid yourself… they know plenty of words. I rarely use swear words so I wouldn’t expect a reaction. I limit a different “tone of voice” to when they’re doing something harmful, or potentially dangerous.If I say “goody” in my regular voice in conversation… all ears are pricked, and tails are wagging, just as with “outside”… they listen.
Hillbillyman over 13 years ago
LIttle doggie waggis…Pochies wochies.
baileydean over 13 years ago
I (for the most part) talk to my dogs just the way I’d talk to children. I say “excuse me” when I need to get through, and they move aside. And “ouch!” lets them know they’re playing too rough… so they come to check to see if I’m okay.__But then, some people talk to babies the way this woman talked to the dogs. I have no idea why.
runar over 13 years ago
I refuse to use baby talk to animals. They’re far too smart for that.
spirit2002 over 13 years ago
Baby talking to an animal insults their intelligence. Never mind degrading yourself along the way.
baileydean over 13 years ago
Don’t kid yourself… they know plenty of words. I rarely use swear words so I wouldn’t expect a reaction. I limit a different “tone of voice” to when they’re doing something harmful, or potentially dangerous.If I say “goody” in my regular voice in conversation… all ears are pricked, and tails are wagging, just as with “outside”… they listen.