Do you ever feel like you’re barking up the wrong tree trying to communicate with your kids? I hear ya! If you’ve been to my blog lately, you know I’ve been writing more about dogs and less about kids, go figure!
I’ve always been a dog and cat lover and have had the privilege of knowing and loving several pets. I talk to my dogs all the time. Nikki, my six-year old part border collie really listens when I talk to her. She knows plenty of words, besides walk, treat and bye-bye. When I want her to go somewhere in the car, all I have to do in snap my fingers, no words needed, and she runs to the garage door.
She lets me know in many ways when she’s hungry. She pushes the food bin to a new location, tries to flip the top up, moves chairs with her nose, shuts the back door; she will put on quite a performance for food. She’s also quite adept at closing the kitchen drawers if they are open. That’s one trick she loves to show our guests.
She has demonstrated to me that she recognizes family member’s names by going to their individual rooms on command or in the direction of where they are at the moment. When I mention the name “Grandma,” she looks toward the garage, because when Grandma comes to visit, she comes in through that door.
And the list goes on, this is one smart pup! I enjoy communicating with my dogs. I certainly don’t want to leave Cody out of this conversation. He’s my black lab mix and keeps us entertained by collecting numerous toys in his mouth, his max is about five! His communication with me is completely different from Nikki’s. Cody is more of an observer. He watches me in the kitchen, and is my silent protector, sleeping on the foot of the bed each night. He is the most loving dog and considers himself quite the lap dog. He knows many words, but his favorite word is TOYS, (emphasis on plural)! When he’s happy, he’s happy and you know it. He’s either on or off, rambunctious or sleeping. He takes a lot of his cues from Nikki, she does the “verbal” work and he reaps the benefits, as in treats.
All in all, they are the best pups. Thank you Cody and Nikki for becoming a part of my life!
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So adorable. Honestly, I feel dogs do understand our language. It’s obvious they have the same emotions (anger, sadness, happiness, fear).
Thanks Debbie, they are both so animated and happy pups, I’m lucky to have them in my life!
I’m pretty good and understanding our dogs and cats, but sometimes I get it very wrong. I’m learning patience (and so are they) as we get this communication thing right.
Thanks Kimberly, dogs are easier to understand than kids. Nikki is very expressive in her wants/needs. Cody is more laid back, he’s either on or off, that’s a lab for ya!
I have conversations with my dog. My husband thinks I’m crazy, but I know she understands me.
Hi Colleen, dogs are great listeners! I must really be crazy, I talk to both of mine all the time. Thanks for stopping by, I love reading your blog!
This is the second sweet dog post I’ve read today. I love my pup. I talk to him all the time, and sing to him, too! He’s had a hard time since the baby came around, but hopefully that will change as my son grows up.