Amazing Dog Behavior. Theories?

[3GSDMom]

Hey what would it hurt to believe that Travis is a genius! I think he secretly has been taking german classes But on a serious note, the last person that replied was probably right...but I"m still going to believe he is a smart Harry Potter dog that is magic and knows german...hehe its so fun

LOL you are too funny.
Once you live with him you will know that he's no genius He is a very intelligent dog but sometimes he does the dumbest things. lol

[Kfamr]

I was going to say something along of the lines Ashley said.

Sort of like when I tell Kiara to stay for a tennis ball and then fool around with her by saying words similar to her release word - "Okay!" If I say ojay, ofay, olay, etc. in the same tone as "OKAY!" she goes after the ball.

[3GSDMom]

I was going to say something along of the lines Ashley said.

Sort of like when I tell Kiara to stay for a tennis ball and then fool around with her by saying words similar to her release word - "Okay!" If I say ojay, ofay, olay, etc. in the same tone as "OKAY!" she goes after the ball.

I do agree with the tone thing. It has made the most sense so far.



Someone on another forum said that they could say a complete nonsense word and their dog would comply if it sounded close to another command, however I try that with Travis and he looks at me like I'm an idiot. LoL. Sometimes I think he's smarter than me