What makes us so "special"?

Nrdsb4
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:12:05 +0000

^^^^Many experts claim that dogs only understand tone of voice and some body language.

However, if I use the same tone of voice and posture, and I say:

“I’m gonna get that ball!” - my dog runs and finds his ball.

“I’m gonna get that chewy!” - my dog runs and finds his chew toy.

“I’m gonna get that tail!” - my dog just runs away.

Seems to me that he has an understanding of a few English words. He also understands “go potty,” “time to eat,” and “go get in your bed,” among other things.