If you’re an animal enthusiast, you understand where I’m coming from. (And I truly appreciate you!) However, if you’re not, you might be thinking, “What in the world?” And that’s perfectly fine! I don’t expect everyone to relate, but yes … I converse with my pet as if they were a person, and I find nothing strange about it.
To be honest, I speak to all animals as if they’re people, not just my own pet. Sometimes, I greet the squirrels that cross my path in the morning or kindly ask the city pigeons to step aside as I walk by. I mean, don’t we all do that?
It’s not odd at all! Despite what some may think, animals can comprehend us. Sure, some pets choose to ignore us entirely—like my uncle’s sneaky cat (more on that later). However, for the most part, especially with pets, they hear and understand us. Research has shown that dogs, for instance, “first analyze the emotional component of language and then they process words’ meanings” — much like humans do, according to National Geographic. Dogs process tone and language in two distinct areas of their brains, just like we do. In other words, what you say and how you say it to your dog really does matter.
So, talking to your pet isn’t weird; it’s actually strange if you don’t! I was recently taken aback by a debate on social media about whether people say goodbye to their pets before heading out for the day or weekend. I was shocked by how many people replied no.
Why wouldn’t you talk to your pet? Why wouldn’t you inform them not to expect you home later because you’re going out on a date? They are attuned to your routine and can worry when you’re late, right?
Pets are a bit like children — in a way.
In my humble opinion, they deserve to be treated and spoken to like tiny humans. They should be in the loop about what’s happening. Would you leave your child with someone else for the weekend without at least making an effort to explain where you’re going? I hope not!
And if you think I’m joking about how observant pets are, just the day before I filmed that TikTok, my aunt left for the weekend without telling her cat. When she returned, Goldie refused to lie in her bed, which she usually does. I chuckled at the story because I instantly knew what was going on. That cat was upset!
This is precisely why I talk to animals! They experience emotions and stress too. Scientific evidence aside, have you seen “The Secret Life of Pets”?
So yes, I converse with my pets — and all animals — because I want them to feel secure around me, just as I would for a child in my presence. Because, like kids, they can understand us … even if they don’t respond quite as much.
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In summary, talking to your pets as if they were human is not only normal but also beneficial. They understand more than we often give them credit for, and fostering that connection can lead to a deeper bond. Just like children, pets thrive on communication and reassurance.
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