Dogs and cats respond to their names, but their understanding is different from humans'. Dr. Aimee Warner explains that dogs connect their names to commands, rewards, and attention, responding to their name as cues for actions. Cats, while more independent, also learn to differentiate their names from similar-sounding words. Pets react positively to affectionate tones when their names are called, linking their names to positive experiences. Overall, names serve as signals for pets, indicating that something important is about to happen for them.
Pets don't understand their names in the same way humans do; for dogs and cats, their name signals that something important is about to happen.
Research indicates that cats learn to distinguish their name from other words that sound similar, despite their independent nature.
Dogs find great reward in hearing their name when spoken with a cheerful tone because they need verbal praise and social reinforcement to thrive.
Hearing their name connects to commands, rewards, and attention, highlighting the important role names play in their interactions with owners.
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