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Talking dogs: How dogs communicate in human-like ways 23 Articles

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    by Effie

    Our mixed breed Chihuahua dogs, communicate with us in so many human like ways. We did all the usual things that was talked about on "Dr. Harry" as all Australian know, he is our favorite T.V. Vetinarian. Just looking into...read more

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    by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

    My dog definitely laughs. Now, we are not talking a little frown or smirk here, but a great big, wide toothy laugh with head held back and eyes twinkling. This doesn't happen naturally in the dog world, as far as I am awar...read more

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    by Denny Phillips

    Have you ever noticed how dogs can seem to communicate with you using no words at all? They can almost seem to talk! No, I am not crazy, but doesn't it seem sometimes that your dog is trying to tell you something? You onl...read more

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    by Cynthia Teskey

    When our mutt, Bratzilla, came home at 5 weeks old she was a shy frightened, little thing that just wanted to be held. Now at 7 months old she definitely talks. She barks and whines like your normal dog, but there are ti...read more

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    by Peter Akermann

    My grand daughter's best friend Albert is a west terrier , 13 years old. He is a very happy dog. He loves GOING out of house every time, when somebody from the family step out of the door. In the other time if we prepare h...read more

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    by David Huppatz

    I have a pure-bred Maltese named Taya. She behaves like a spoilt child and is able to communicate this through her human-like behaviour. If Taya is angry with me or is feeling ignored she will snort out through her nose....read more

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    by Kelly Dynes

    I believe all dogs communicate with their owners in one way or another. But my experience with German Shepard Dogs has shown that they are one of the most expressive and vocal dogs! I currently have two GSDs, Jake and Si...read more

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    by Sangay Glass - Arts and Humanities Channel Steward-

    This is no joke; your dog could be laughing at you right now. In 2001 Patricia Simonet, a researcher at the University of Nevada in Reno was surprised to discover that what sounded like an ordinary dog pant was similar...read more

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    by Tara Bren

    My black Labrador retriever, Ellie, is a service dog and she most definitely communicates in many human-like ways. In fact, at times I find myself having conversations with her in which I speak and she communicates in ret...read more

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    by Danette M. Scott

    Talking dogs: How dogs communicate in human-like ways. Dogs can communicate by showing us what they want. Since they lack vocal cords and a mouth that would enable them to form words or make sounds similar to humans they a...read more

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    by Krysta Curtis

    I have a 15 year old cocker spaniel named Lucky. Like many cocker's, he has lost his hearing in his old age. This might seem like a communication challenge to some dog owners, but frankly, I rarely even notice that he's ...read more

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    by Robin Luther

    I have had dogs all my life and I've always found that they understand far more than most people give them credit for, I have had collies, German Shepard's, Labradors, cocker spaniels, and a very expressive rotwieller. I a...read more

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    by Samantha

    Junie Lou is a mix of - well, I'm not sure what all, but I know she has some Jack Russell and Brittany Spaniel in her. She has the shape of a Whippet and is cute as can be. She, like most dogs, has many ways of commu...read more

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    by Shannon Warren

    I, much like all dog lovers/owners, have the smartest dog in the world! I am the proud puppy-parent to a 14 month old Black Lab named Dodger. She joined my family at a scant 20 pounds...after 11 months, she's a ginormo...read more

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    by Daisy Carrizales

    Hello there, My name is Susie, I am a dog of three years old and am treated as a human. I have decided to write this to let you, people, know a little of what we, pets, have going on in our mind. You might think tha...read more

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    by Nellie Swale

    It is a proven fact that dogs can promote better mental and sometimes physical health among the elderly, disabled and dying. Much has been written, and talked about regarding this topic. How does an animal make such a diff...read more

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    by Diane Winters

    Her name is Maggie Mae and when I say she is a little person in a dog suit, I'm not kidding. She communicates with more clarity and purpose than anyone in the downtown law office where I work. She is 26 lbs. of gray and wh...read more

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    by Betty Dedomenico

    Tikka is the father of a family of Chihuahua dogs. The family consists of Tikka the father, Brenda the mother and Sandy and Mandy the daughters. Tikka is a very intelligent dog. When he wakes up in the morning he goes t...read more

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    by Yaremis Albernas

    Dogs. this word is used in 2 ways. 1.) as a domestic animal, and 2.) as to referring to a women. Well in my opinion, i think that dogs are very fascinating species of animal. Think about it, when owning a dog you may leave...read more

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    by Stephen Fleming

    Coco was a handful as a puppy. An adorable black Labrador from gun-dog stock she was eager to do, well, everything. Chewing, nipping, stealing food - the usual sort of stuff. With a baby on the way we decided thorough tr...read more

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