What is it called when you say to your dog?

There's no specific term for what you say to your dog. It's simply called talking to your dog!

However, there are specific words and phrases that are commonly used when talking to dogs:

* Commands: These are words used to instruct your dog to perform a specific action, like "sit," "stay," "come," "fetch," etc.

* Praise: Positive reinforcement using words like "good boy/girl," "yes," "that's right," or even just a happy tone of voice.

* Affectionate terms: These are words used to show your love and affection for your dog, like "sweetheart," "baby," "buddy," etc.

* Names: You call your dog by its name to get its attention or to communicate with it.

Ultimately, how you talk to your dog is up to you! The important thing is that you use clear and consistent language, and that you communicate with your dog in a way that it understands and responds to.