That is a good theory and has a lot of credibility.

Reminds me of when i read "The other end of the Leash." So much in there was on par with my own thoughts.

I'm glad someone brought up tone of voice even if this doesn't happen to be the case in this instance.

Quote Originally Posted by binka_nugget
Is it possible that the way you say "platz" sounds like "down"? Not the words themselves.. but the tone? When I give my dogs the "down" command, it's very quick, authoritative, and a bit lower than most commands.