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I recently read an article about how
dogs communicate with
other
dogs
and humans. I decided to try this at home with my rat terrier named
Pongo. I didn't really think that she had the brain capacity to answer
my questions, since she also has eyesight problems. It turns out,
however, that
she really could understand me.
To test the theory, I waited until
Pongo walked
toward me one day. She put her front paws on
my lap and I began asking her a series of questions. "Does that dog
want a treat?" My dog merely wagged her tail. Next, I asked her if she
would like to go outside. She began to run toward the door to our deck,
so I slid it open and she bounded out into our backyard. I guess that
proved the scientists' point that dogs pick up mannerisms and other
human traits for communication.
You may think I am crazy for
talking to my animals. I think now it is a good thing to talk to pets
and even other humans around. You never know, maybe Pongo will go get
me a Big Mac some time! :-)
-minty0323... going back to a peaceful
midwestern life.
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