Dogs can be "destabilized" by hearing angry human voices, reveals new research. They may lose their balance - perhaps as the sounds induce emotional arousal, say veterinary scientists. The study ...

In a small study, dogs experienced both stabilization and destabilization of their balance upon hearing angry or happy human voices, but angry voices were linked to the biggest destabilizing effects.

Pets, like humans, are sensitive to sound frequencies and vibrations. Studies worldwide have shown that animals react differently to music depending on pitch, rhythm, and tempo. Dogs usually find ...