Listen: understanding our pets’ body language

A new study conducted among 2,000 cat and dog owners in the UK reveals that over nine in 10 (91%) are convinced their pets ‘talk’ to them.

The research – commissioned by pet DNA testing service, Wisdom Panel – shows nearly half (43%) of those polled believe their pets, in return, understand them and say they are most likely to communicate back by making noises (61%).

This is followed by physical touch (60%); adjusting their body posture (51%); and changing their tail position (49%).

Aston spoke to animal behaviourist & author Karen Wild and Dr Cathryn Mellersh, private investigator at Canine Genetics.

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