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Use a gentle voice when you talk to a dog. They understand very few words, but can clearly hear the emotional content in your voice. A sharp, "No!" will work to curb bad behavior if you catch a dog in the act, but other than that, speak to your dog in a "friendly" tone and he will be his happy self around you. It is sometimes easy to tell dogs that have been abused because they "shy away" from you when you raise your voice, even if you are not talking to them. And they will cringe or cower when you speak stearnly while looking at them. They know "what time it is" by the sound of your voice.

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