Do you talk to your dog? Okay that is a silly question, we all talk to our dogs but do they understand what we are saying?
In our house the word "walk" is a forbidden word. If that word is accidentally spoken, the dogs will jump up out of a dead sleep and run to the door, ready to go. "Go" is another one of those words along with "squirrel" "bone" "birdie" "park" and a couple more that escape me right now.
But what about other words? Most dogs that live with humans will understand hundreds of words but are often confused by our body language.
Have you ever tried to discourage a dog from eating something or stopping him from getting into the trash? You yell, wave your hands and get more excited as the dog ignores you. Your saying, "no, stop eating that, yuck!" Your dog hears "wow that looks great, I want some too" and so he eats faster to get more for himself. Try speaking in low tones, almost a growl, like the Momma dog would do to get her babies attention.
And what about calling the dog to you while you stand up. Your dog may be thinking, "wow, she really looks big and scary, I'm going to hide." Next time try bending down closer to the dog so your size won't be so intimidating.
And what is your dog saying to you? Well that is the universal question, one that animal behaviorists and health professionals as well as every dog lover want to know. What is really going on inside that furry little head, anything?
The best way to learn what your pet is saying to you is to listen and watch their body language.
She chews one of your shoes while you're gone, you think she is angry that you left her but she is more likely to be frightened or lonely and she is comforting herself with one of your shoes because it smells like you. Try confining her to some smaller area of the house and give her something that you don't mind being chewed on like the old T shirt you worked out in.
He barks all the time, you think he is hunting up something or he hears some intruder. More likely he is bored and knows that he will get your attention if he barks. Try walking him a bit longer and a couple of squeaky toys or raw hide bones for entertainment.
So the next time you need to communicate with your dog, or you think he is trying to communicate with you, stop and listen to what he is really trying to say.
"Now YOU Can Create Professional 3D Animations, Games And Graphic Models Like Pixar and Dreamworks In 2 Hours or Less..."
