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As you all know I have 3 dogs. I love and cherish them. But they are not human. Then why do I talk to them as if they are? For example today, it is a spectacular beautiful day. 72 deg., sunny with a light breeze. I insisted they go outside and stay for more than 5 minutes and enjoy the day while they last.

So do they really understand me when I rattle off all that info? I don't think so! LOL

Why do I do that?

Cheryl

I wish that you would send those 73 degree temps my way, Cheryl. It was sunny here but not that warm.

I think most of us talk to our dogs as if we were talking to another human being. When Katie was a pup, she would sometimes leave me a "present" way at the end of the kitchen...hoping I guess that I wouldn't see it. LOL I would say to her, "Did you do that?" I would get this sheepish look and off she would run.

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Mary Lou & Katie

What worries me if someday they do answer me. LOL Wonder what they would have to say.

Cheryl

Oh, I'm sure that they would have nice things to say, Cheryl.
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Mary Lou & Katie

What a cute story, Mary Lou. I talk to Trudy and I know she understands a LOT. It is really amazing.

The other day, she had gone outside and tried to play like she had gone to the bathroom. I could read her FACE!!! I laughed so hard. I told her I can see she didn't go! Off she went... SO cute.

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Sally & Trudy

Oh, I think that they understand a lot of what is said also, Sally. I think much of it comes from the tone of our voice and our actions. I think that they also learn what certain words mean like NO, Good Girl. They probably won't pick up on a complete sentence but if you keep the directons short and simple, they will understand.
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Mary Lou & Katie

>>Oh, I think that they understand a lot of what is said also, Sally. I think much of it comes from the tone of our voice and our actions. I think that they also learn what certain words mean like NO, Good Girl. They probably won't pick up on a complete sentence but if you keep the directons short and simple, they will understand.
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"Wanna go see Grandpa?"

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Dee and Ayla

Too cute, Dee. Guess Ayla does want to go see Grandpa. LOL

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Mary Lou & Katie

That is adorable!
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Sally & Trudy

>>What worries me if someday they do answer me. LOL Wonder what they would have to say.
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They would say, "Why do we have to be outside when you aren't?"
rofl
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Dee and Ayla

I talk to Ayla all the time. She is my second child after all.
She's worth it
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Dee and Ayla

We do too. Sunday, my hubby told Trudy she can't go to church with us, if she could he would take her. hehe. She sure has plenty of dresses to wear!

She loves to go look for us.I say "go find daddy." Fred says "where's mamma?" She will always find us.

Let's take a nap. Let's go to bed. Jump up (that tells her to get in her spot to be picked up)

She knows so many tricks and so many words. Dogs sure love to learn.

The word that makes me laugh every time is "Excuse me." If she is where I want my feet in bed or she is on my bath mat when I need to get out of the bathtub I say "Excuse me." She moves. So funny.

Just one more, ha. My dad loves this one. I say "lick your lips" and she does it.

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Sally & Trudy

Trudy is a very smart little girl, Sally. That is a gorgeous picture of her.
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Mary Lou & Katie

Love these stories!! Sissy is the same way...Papas home (she skips to the door, really skips Wanna take a nap? She runs for the bed. Is Jazzy(her sister)here? She smashes her face against the sliding door trying to see the driveway. I love her more than i can say!!!! She had her test today to make sure no infection and no stones, all came out perfect Yay!!! She will have this test every 3 months now just to be safe. Love all of you and your little ones. So thankful for this forum!!!!
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Chris and Sissy

Skipping sounds adorable. Trudy MARCHES! It is hilarious. I say March Trudy... She does it. She does it when she is super happy too. Silly girl.
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Sally & Trudy

That's wonderful news about Sissy's tests, Chris!

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Mary Lou & Katie

>>Love these stories!! Sissy is the same way...Papas home (she skips to the door, really skips Wanna take a nap? She runs for the bed. Is Jazzy(her sister)here? She smashes her face against the sliding door trying to see the driveway. I love her more than i can say!!!! She had her test today to make sure no infection and no stones, all came out perfect Yay!!! She will have this test every 3 months now just to be safe. Love all of you and your little ones. So thankful for this forum!!!!
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>>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/320253
>>Chris and Sissy

Chris I am so happy to hear Sissy is okay

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>>As you all know I have 3 dogs. I love and cherish them. But they are not human. Then why do I talk to them as if they are? For example today, it is a spectacular beautiful day. 72 deg., sunny with a light breeze. I insisted they go outside and stay for more than 5 minutes and enjoy the day while they last.
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>>So do they really understand me when I rattle off all that info? I don't think so! LOL
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>>Why do I do that?
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>>Cheryl

Nice to know I am in good company! LOL I talk to mine all the time. They are GREAT listeners
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