Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal Commands
In recent years, domestic dogs have been recognized for their ability to utilize human communicative gestures in choice tasks, as well as communicate with humans through visual and auditory means. A few dogs have even demonstrated the capacity to learn hundreds to thousands of human words and object...
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doaj-7bb0c91104df47b8af3bcae6bfe970392020-11-24T21:53:40ZengAnimal Behavior and CognitionAnimal Behavior and Cognition2372-50522372-43232014-08-011328129510.12966/abc.08.05.2014Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal CommandsJennifer M. GibsonStephanie A. ScavelliChester J. UdellMonique A. R. UdellIn recent years, domestic dogs have been recognized for their ability to utilize human communicative gestures in choice tasks, as well as communicate with humans through visual and auditory means. A few dogs have even demonstrated the capacity to learn hundreds to thousands of human words and object labels with extensive training. However less is known about dogs‟ understanding or perception of human vocalizations in the absence of explicit training. This study was conducted to determine what aspects of human scolding vocalizations dogs would be most responsive to when presented with a choice to consume or avoid available food items. Variables included the gender, authenticity, word clarity and the human quality of the vocal commands. Our results suggest that dogs are generally cautious about novel sounds produced in the proximity of food. However they are most likely to avoid consumption when hearing a vocalization originally produced by a scolding human, suggesting awareness of vocal qualities common to human speech.http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/uploads/journals/3/05.Gibson_etal_FINAL.pdfDogCanis familiarisCommunicationVocal commandsHuman animal interactionCognition TheCognition |
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Jennifer M. Gibson Stephanie A. Scavelli Chester J. Udell Monique A. R. Udell Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal Commands Animal Behavior and Cognition Dog Canis familiaris Communication Vocal commands Human animal interaction Cognition The Cognition |
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Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal Commands |
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Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal Commands |
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Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal Commands |
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Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal Commands |
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Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the “Human” Qualities of Vocal Commands |
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domestic dogs (canis lupus familiaris) are sensitive to the “human” qualities of vocal commands |
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Animal Behavior and Cognition |
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Animal Behavior and Cognition |
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In recent years, domestic dogs have been recognized for their ability to utilize human communicative gestures in choice tasks, as well as communicate with humans through visual and auditory means. A few dogs have even demonstrated the capacity to learn hundreds to thousands of human words and object labels with extensive training. However less is known about dogs‟ understanding or perception of human vocalizations in the absence of explicit training. This study was conducted to determine what aspects of human scolding vocalizations dogs would be most responsive to when presented with a choice to consume or avoid available food items. Variables included the gender, authenticity, word clarity and the human quality of the vocal commands. Our results suggest that dogs are generally cautious about novel sounds produced in the proximity of food. However they are most likely to avoid consumption when hearing a vocalization originally produced by a scolding human, suggesting awareness of vocal qualities common to human speech. |
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Dog Canis familiaris Communication Vocal commands Human animal interaction Cognition The Cognition |
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