One of my friends mentioned at the weekend that she never talks to her dog,......!! I thought how sad.
I always talk to my cat, and I think in his own way (!!??) he appreciates it.
What do you think?
2007-12-05 05:06:20 · 44 answers · asked by Clare 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I talk to me animals all the time. I talk to them like I talk to people. I talk to them like they can understand me, even though I know they can't understand me. I even talk to me bettas like they can understand me. And I ask them questions. But they never answer :)
And that reminds me that I have to feed my guinea pigs.
2007-12-05 05:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Erin P 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Animals are smarter than we give them credit for. Even if they can't understand what we're saying, I really think they understand how we're saying something and what we're trying to communicate. It's a good thing to talk to the animal. But I guess not talking to it doesn't necessarily mean it has a bad life.
2007-12-05 06:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by Magnus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a 51 year old single male and I talk to my cat all the time . I am sure she understands every word I say to her, I am not a deviant but my soul mate is definatel my cat.
2007-12-05 05:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Animals are very aware of our body language and tones of voice, so yes, I do talk to my cats and dog all the time. I have to agree with you on believing that they do appreciate and enjoy it based on how they, in turn, respond to my voice by cuddling in or meowing sweetly back to me. It's a wonderful bonding experience!
2007-12-05 05:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by Aware 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I always talk to my pets. Not only have they picked up on certain words and phrases (they know what I mean by 'out' or 'outside', 'food', 'off', 'move', 'go for a ride', 'treat'), they know their names and even when I'm talking on the phone if I say their names they look or come over to see if I'm talking to them.
I also talk to my friends' and neighbors' pets when I see them.
2007-12-05 05:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by Carol G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I talk to my cat and my dog all the time. I think they get something out of it, even if it's just enjoying the sound of your voice.
2007-12-05 05:16:00 · answer #6 · answered by weeniewotsit 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I talk to my dog's all the time, my dog which I'm around all day and she sleeps in my room, all I have to do is look at her and she seems to understand that I won't her to come or stop what she's doing.
2007-12-05 05:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love talking with my cats. I bet your friend does talk with her dog she just doesn't realize it. I know a couple pet owners who say they don't and then I always catch them baby talkin to them or playin with them. Its cute and animals know what you mean and what you say, maybe not literally but in some way they know.
2007-12-05 05:14:53 · answer #8 · answered by jerink 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-12-05 05:08:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. Animals like to be included in our routines, and talking to them is an excellent way to form a bond of love and trust.
2007-12-05 07:35:09 · answer #10 · answered by SB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I talk to my cat all the time. I have a photo of my dog that died a while back on my fridge and I still say hiya pet to him every morning. But that's me. nutter.
2007-12-05 05:11:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋