I believe that dogs also have a memory and a preference for certain pieces of music and certain styles of music. They definitely pick up on the emotional content of the music. More research needs to be done on the subject that tone of voice, pitch and rhythm has a similar, if not exactly the same effect on all sentient beings.
Teaching and Eliciting Voluntary Compliance for Grooming and Medical Procedures
I can’t touch her ears! She hates the brush! He shakes on the way to the groomer. Isn’t it an oxymoron that on one hand we “spoil” our beloved dogs with the fanciest beds and coats, find the greatest joy in giving them a toy they love to play with…