Does your voice whine, bark or growl? – – Training Dogs

Does your voice whine, bark or growl?

Dogs understand the tone of our voice more quickly than the meaning of our words.Their communication fits into three basic categories — whine, bark, growl.

Does your voicePraise(“Happy talk”)(whine)

• – High-pitched, enthusiastic
• – If praising correctly, Lizzie will respond by wagging tail.
• – find the tone that makes Lizzie look happy when you praise her.

Does your voiceCommand(bark) mid-range to neutral

• – Not requesting, but telling Lizzie.
• – No nonsense, matter of fact, short words.
• – be direct when commanding

Does your voiceCorrect(growl) guttural tone

• – Never done with anger
• – use deep serious tone for corrections. NO YELLING.
• – Stay calm

So, does your voice whine, bark or growl to Lizzie?

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