Scientists say dogs can understand the tone of your voice and the meaning of your words

Scientists say dogs can understand the tone of your voice and the meaning of your words

Your dog knows when you really mean he’s a good boy—and when you’re giving him empty praise. On a neurological level, dogs can distinguish between praise and neutral tones just like their owners, Hungarian researchers reported (paywall) on Aug. 29 in the journal Science. Their reward centers only became activated when they heard positive intonation…