How to Talk to Your Dog

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Chances are, when you’re cooing to Fido, all he’s hearing is, “Blah, blah, blah.” Stop annoying everyone around you—and learn to speak his language.

Step 1: Be consistent
Be consistent with the meaning you want to attach to the word you use. For example, when you say, 'Fido, down,' decide in advance if it’s going to mean, 'Get off Aunt Ethel,' or, 'Lie down.'

Step 2: Give one-word commands
Give commands one at a time, in one-word increments, such as 'Come,' 'Sit,' and 'Down.' If you say, 'Fido, come sit down,' he’s not going to know what the heck you want him to do.

Tip
Always use your dog’s name before issuing a command.

Step 3: Watch your body language
Watch your body language, because your dog will process that message, not what you’re saying. If you’re visibly tense, it won’t matter if you’re saying, 'I love you.' Fido will sense you’re troubled and he’ll become anxious, too.

Tip
The more intelligent the dog, the more adept he will be at reading your emotional state.

Step 4: Learn how to read your dog
Learn how to read your dog. It’s a common misconception that a dog’s doleful stare is a sign of adoration or a plea for food. Actually, it’s an act of aggression. Fido’s not begging for food; he’s demanding it!

Tip
Putting a paw on a person’s knee is a sign of dominance, not the friendly pat many dog owners believe it to be.

Step 5: Watch your tone
Watch your tone when speaking to your dog. For example, use your high-pitched, 'What fun we’re going to have!' voice when you’re entering the vet’s office. If you sound apprehensive, you’ll just scare him, no matter how nurturing your words.

Tip
Taking a deep yawn in front of your dog will have a calming effect on him.

Step 6: Speak his language
Speak to your dog in his language. To say 'hello,' sniff toward his nose. To bid adieu, swish your hand downward and turn your back. Tell him it’s time to play by getting on all fours and patting the ground.

Did You Know?
Dogs understand as many as 140 words and gestures--roughly the same number as a two-year-old child.

[junniejj]

1:16
Fido: BITCH you better give me that GODDAMN cheese stick NOW!!
aw so cuute

[TheGTAJoker]

This actually works I've done these things with my dogs for years and it actually helps

[muktismom]

I just started volunteering at the shelter. They use the yawn thing to calm the dogs. I've had dogs all my life and never knew this command.

[ThePuppylover]

My dog is the best dog u can ever get when I'm sad and I cry I like to hug my dog too but she let's me hug her and she looks at me and licks me and just lays with me until I get up and leave and she understands me when I talk to her shes a great dog and I love her

[Chiara]

I tried to say hello but she growled at me

[gooddogtrainingservices]

I howl at my dog, he just looks at me funny...is that dominance too?!?!

[LoZeRzPrO]

While she was eating string cheese the dog was thinkin "BITCH GIMME SOME OF THEM CHEESE OR IMA SHIT IN YO MOUTH WHEN YOUE SLEEPING"

[MsJellyCookie]

Aww his cute little sweater...My dog has one of those but it red :P

[blueberryandpie]

when i feel sad and i cry, i hug my dog . and my dog jumps at my back and bites my ear . :P

[ManyAwsomeNoodles]

i bark at my cat and he just looks at me like "wtf are you doing, freak?"

[NinjaBabyification]

I thought you said your friend puts his paws on your knee and I was like what the heck is wrong with your friend?

[walesevr]

So funny that dog was like "WTF" at the beginning.

[ShamanKingkid]

How To Talk To Your Dog: BARK BARK BARK BARK

[zeeq]

This is what im watching in 2020 im sickk💀💀

[MRUG]

My friends dog always Puts his paw on my knee when I'm eating or drinking.

[courtneypeterson]

just got my dog and he is sleeping in the living room on my blanket

[watsonator]

The talking part is right. The reading your dog part (ie paw on leg or staring) not always true. Could be, occasionally. But not generally the meaning.
(I'm a certified trainer by Animal Behavior College)

[baily]

did anyone else notice that the dogs real name is Chester ay 1:15

[fishyd]

I wonder if theyvwill make a How to Talk to Your Cat next?

[Darkerface]

I wouldn't try hopping on all four in front of our rottweiler. He tends to get harsh.