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If you’re an animal enthusiast, you’ll totally relate to me. (Your understanding means more to me than you might realize!) However, if you’re not, you may be thinking, “What on earth?” And that’s perfectly fine!
I don’t expect everyone to get it, but yes, I chat with my pet as though it were a person, and I find nothing bizarre about it. To be honest, I speak to all animals in a similar manner, not just my own pet. Sometimes, I greet the squirrels that dart across my path during morning walks or kindly ask the NYC pigeons to clear the way. I mean, don’t we all do that?
It’s not strange at all! Contrary to popular belief, animals can grasp what we say. Of course, some choose to ignore us, like my uncle’s aloof cat. (See below.) But generally, especially if they’re your pet, they listen and comprehend. Scientific research has shown that dogs, for instance, “first assess the emotional aspects of language before interpreting the meanings of words” — much like humans do, according to National Geographic. “[D]ogs engage with tone and language in two separate areas of their brains, just as people do. In essence, what you communicate to your dog—and the way you express it—matters.”
So, it’s not odd to converse with your pet; in fact, it’s peculiar not to! Recently, I stumbled upon a Facebook discussion asking if people bid farewell to their pets before leaving for the day or weekend, and I was genuinely surprised at how many said no.
Why wouldn’t you talk to your pet? Why wouldn’t you let them know not to expect you home later because you’re going out? They certainly pick up on your routine and worry when you’re not around!
Pets are like little kids, to some extent.
In my opinion, it’s essential to treat them and communicate with them as if they were tiny humans. They need to be aware of what’s happening. Would you leave your child with someone else for the weekend without at least trying to explain why or where you’re heading? I surely hope not!
And if you doubt how much pets notice our schedules, consider this: the day before I filmed that TikTok video, my aunt went away for the weekend without telling her cat. Upon her return, Goldie refused to sleep in her bed, which she normally does. I found it humorous when she shared this story because I immediately understood what transpired. That cat was not happy.
This is why I engage with animals! They have feelings and concerns too. Scientific findings aside, have you not seen “The Secret Life of Pets”?
So yes, I talk to my pets — and all animals — because I want them to feel secure around me, just as I would for a child. Like kids, they can understand us, even if they don’t respond as much.
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Summary
Talking to pets as if they are human is a common behavior among animal lovers, and studies suggest that pets, especially dogs, can understand our emotional cues and language to some degree. Engaging with pets helps them feel secure and included, similar to how we communicate with children. It’s perfectly normal to converse with our furry companions about our daily lives.
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