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Who's a good boy? The science behind 'dog voice.' Is it 'bated breath' or 'baited breath'? artwork
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Who's a good boy? The science behind 'dog voice.' Is it 'bated breath' or 'baited breath'?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

Sep 8, 202611:15Education

1218. This week, we look at "dog-directed speech" — the high-pitched, sing-songy register people love to use with dogs — and what the research says about whether dogs actually like it. Then we look at why it's "bated bre...