Commands In Other Languages?

[crow_noir]

I only taught King in English and my own body and sign language. Somehow though he knew French. (and I'm not just talking commands.)

Koli was taught using English, sign and body language, and a few made up words.

[mr.chiwawa]

Mister knows both English AND American Sign Language....little smarty pants

[K9karen]

Mister knows both English AND American Sign Language....little smarty pants

That is SO cool! Since my John has a hearing disability (due to ear infections as a kid), we're considering learning American Sign Language at night school. My RB Cody knew hand commands quite well. At a dog show, I was speaking to a Belgian Malnois, but his owners said he only knew French!! I was so jealous..my friend, who learned French in school and spoke it quite well, stole my thunder and won over the dog! Luckily, kisses and hugs are universal!!!! Mz Klo knows a few hand signals, I just don't take the time I should.

[mr.chiwawa]

I have worked long and hard with Mister teaching him ASL. Some people think its the same as hand commands but its completely different. The signs for stay and such arent the same as "normal hand commands" I took ASL all 4 yrs in high shcool then I went to a trade school I now have my degree in it anyways enough about me. Mister I must say prefers it over Engish any day

[3GSDMom]

That is really cool that you taught him Sign Language.

I was thinking about taking a class for that but never thought to teach my dogs.

I forgot to add that Travis also responds to Hand Signals.

I've been contemplating on teaching my next GSD solely in German.

I've also been thinking about teaching Trav Dutch next. It's just too fun seeing him respond to different languages.