originalhuman
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This had been a niggling thought for the past few weeks. I’m open to anyone who can provide insight
Aug 3, 2023 9:17 PM
originalhuman
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This had been a niggling thought for the past few weeks. I’m open to anyone who can provide insight
locutusufborg
SterlingArcherSecretAgent
I've been told that barking isn't natural, and barking is dog's attempt at human speech. So they don't really understand barks either.
EaNasirsExcellentHighGradeCopper
There are instinctive noises, even in humans. Its why people around the world react the same to a terrified scream, or uncontrolled sobbing,
originalhuman
There are some people (cough cough Greg cough) who would smile at the sound of a terrified scream
EaNasirsExcellentHighGradeCopper
or hysterical laughter.
ThatRaccoonGuy
That said, when it comes to the more delicate details of social behavior, dogs from different/isolated social groups definitely do develop their own quirks and ways of communicating. Watch two dogs from two different groups try to initiate playtime and stumble over each the process, it's adorable.