The researchers polled 4,389 pet owners from around the UK to find out which words and phrases elicit the most responses from dogs, tracking their heart rate when each of the most prevalent terms was stated.
It's no surprise that 'walkies' took first place, with a dog's heart rate soaring by 36% when they hear the term.
Other words that make our four-legged pals happy are 'treat', 'get it', 'fetch', and 'get your toy'.
I have two gorgeous Rottweilers, and whenever the term 'walkies' is spoken, the reaction is similar to what you'd get if England won the World Cup. My spouse and I must now spell the term to each other.
They also determined that the dog breeds most delighted by 'happy' instructions include French Bulldogs, Beagles, Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers, and Dachshunds.
Walkies Dinner/food/eat Treat Get it Fetch
Toy/Get your toy Good boy/girl What's that? Their name Find it Biscuit Paw Come on then Speak Roll over