'Dog-Speak' is important for bonding between pet and owner

Researchers have found that'dog-speak' is important for bonding with your pet and could improve your mutt's attention span. Scientists found that dogs need to hear words spoken rhythmically in a high-pitched emotional voice in order to find it relevant. Experts said that speaking to your dog using a baby-like tone can have the same benefits that occur when a parent engage sin this way with a young child. Researchers have found that'dog-speak' is important for bonding with your pet and could improve your mutt's attention span. Dr Katie Slocombe, a researcher from the University of York's Department of Psychology, said: 'A special speech register, known as infant-directed speech, is thought to aid language acquisition and improve the way a human baby bonds with an adult.