Why do we name our pets, and how do they understand that we’re calling them by a specific name?

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Why do we name our pets, and how do they understand that we’re calling them by a specific name?

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Answer 1

We name our pets to bond with them, and to differentiate them.

Also, animals can recognize different sounds and attribute them to different events. For example, if you tell your dog “let’s go for a walk” and then go for a walk with your dog, he will associate that string of sounds with going for a walk. Same when you call their name and immediately approach them.