Is It Alright To Talk To My Dog

Most people, who have ever been owned by a dog, know that they talk to us, and that if we pay attention, we can understand what they are saying.

No, they don't speak to us in words, even though I have seen a few on TV video shows who have learned that making a sound like a word like "MOMMY" or "I love you" can get them noticed, so they learn really well!

The wagging tail when we come home says, "Oh boy, Oh boy, your home, I have missed you for the last 25 years!" Remember that dogs have no sense of time, to them if you are gone an hour it is the same as being gone for days!

The nudge under the dinner table says "How bout a treat, I wont tell anyone." The bark at the door says, "Let me out, I have important business to take care of!"

These are all forms of communication your dog uses to speak to you, and you need to learn their language. Only by talking to them, and paying attention to their communication can this happen.

Training a dog to use the communication you want him to use is extremely important. Teach him that when he goes to the door, sits and barks once or twice, it means its time to go out, otherwise, he may believe that he has to bark and bark over and over again, this can be distressing to you and the dog.

Teach him early on by paying attention, don't make him bark numerous times to get your attention.

So, is it ok to talk to you dog, oh yes, and it is really important that you be consistent with what you say. Training your dog to respond to your commands is not only important, it is imperative. No one wants to be around a dog that isn't well behaved.