by Janine Culotta

Created on: July 11, 2009   Last Updated: July 12, 2009

Most dogs understand basic language, similarly, the way monkeys would. As long as time is spent to educate,socialize and train them what is meant by certain words,they will understand. Dogs want to please their masters. Canines need to communicate what their needs are. They have a unique abilitiy to intuit things, with regard to all things human. The problem is they do not have the tools to form words, as hard as they try.Canines also have an overriding instinct, and rightfully so,they're dogs, which causes them to stray off human topic.

They are very childlike in their needs.Basic things like water,food,walks,and socializing are necessary for a dog's well being. If the dog is socialized properly they will attempt to communicate with human about their necessities.They will even try to speak their minds.Dogs will nudge their beloved master for the fulfillment of their desires and when the the word is spoken to them they will bark enthusiastically. This is clear evidence to the writer that they do comprehend the English language,or which ever language is presented to them.

Obviously, non-verbal communication this the best mode of conveying what is on their mind. "Big puppy eyes" is my favorite,tail wagging,yawning,coughing, and even sneezing come into play when trying to communicate.However, the good ol'fashioned bark ,whine, and sign are the easiest modes in their quest to get what they want. If a dog whines and you say "do you have to go?" chances are they will erupt in loud barking if nature is calling. When they sense one of their dog comrades is walking by, they will give a low pitch growl, until you say "is that Lucky?" then joy and celebration may ensue.

My dogs actually try to speak words,although I have been advised not to share this. They mumble things in similar rhythm as the phrase they are trying to convey.Once my Labrador actually tried to say "I love you" it came out "i ruv ru". My poodle says hello to the neighbors when and if I neglect to.Similar to a dolphin in a highly pitched and friendly "hi!" ,almost with a question at the end,expecting a reply.He also tells me when to help him up on the bed with a "grrupp" in his cutest authoritative way.

Puppies I have found are most eager to speak English. They need to communicate even more than older dogs because people aren't as expierenced in caring for canines puppies. They make the extra effort to speak "Dog English" without fully knowing they are dogs and they can't speak...a word may slip out, here or there, to the shock of the owner.

Non-believers may laugh at people who think dogs can speak.They may chalk it up to the person is "imagining' or even" hallucinating". As for me, I'm a believer. I've had too many dogs not to.

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