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Why do dogs respond to higher pitched voices?

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Answer: A high-pitched, singsongy vocalization means that an animal is non-threatening, peaceful or empathetic. Dogs even employ a higher pitch with us when they're trying to get the same message across, like when they whine when they see their owner.

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