Dogs understand commands better when asked in a gentler voice, report finds 

Suzi Walsh, dog behavioural therapist based in Dublin.

Dogs respond more accurately to commands when trainers use a friendlier voice rather than a harsh tone, a study has found.

A new study aiming to squash the common misconception that dog owners must assume an authoritative role when training their pets, has found that their performance level decreases when responding to demands of this nature.