New research by OnBuy.com surveyed 4,389 pet owners to discover the phrases that make dogs the happiest. The study found that the top five phrases are "walkies," "dinner/food/eat," "treat," "get it," and "fetch." These phrases caused an average increase of 31-36% in dogs' heart rates when mentioned. Interestingly, the least loved phrases were commands rather than promises of a reward. Jack Russell Terriers, French Bulldogs, Beagles, Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers, and Dachshunds were the breeds most excited by the happy phrases.
