Why do we name our pets, and how do they understand that we’re calling them by a specific name?
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If a human gives a thing an individual name, they will form a closer bond with it.
This goes for everything. If you name your car, your pencil, your plants you’ll care for them more.
So we love pets so they get a name!
Pets then learn quickly that when you make a specific noise you are interacting with them. They get so much enjoyment from your attention they quickly notice any sign that means you’ll give them it.
So they’ll know their name. Because you use it when you pet them. If you call their name they come running because they know that noise means something nice for them.
The same can’t happen with words or names. Some dogs get excited when they head someone elses name, because they know if you say bill, your brother is gonna show up and they love him.
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