Comments on: 11 Insanely Useful Weird Dog Commands

By: February 18 through 24 « Fromthedoghouse Fromthedoghouse

February 18 through 24 « Fromthedoghouse Fromthedoghouse — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:05:22 +0000

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By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:04:38 +0000

We use “wait” which means I have to slow down and stop and wait for my peep to catch up. We also use “be nice” which means I have to be on my best behavior and walk or if in a cafe, to sit and be quiet.
Maggie

By: CarolG.

CarolG. — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:13:13 +0000

“Mine” . If something is “MINE” I expect the dogs to not touch it. I understand at times I may need to repeat myself. I caused great amusement in my friends when they were visiting and one of my dogs was bothering both the toddler (‘diapers smell Great!) and the mom with her newborn. I hugged the individuals, said “mine” very firmly and the dogs got the message. On the other hand, the humans all laughed.

By: Deena O'Daniel

Deena O'Daniel — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:30:37 +0000

Dakota the Corgi knows a few, as long as they benefit her, usually food related. “Wait” is a good one and she “waits” after I fill her food bowl till I say “OK” and she eats. “Nighty Night” and she runs to her crate, knowing she will get a treat. She also “waits” at the door or gate before we go out. “All Gone” is when I’m eating and there’s nothing for her. Then she goes to my husband hoping for someting to….you guessed it, eat. She looks hopeful when I’m ready to go out, but if I say “Dakota, you’re going to stay home” she just goes and lies down. My old corgis (both RIP 2011) knew lots of words phrases and Rosie even knew the name of each of her toys. I’m very conversational with my dogs.

By: Loy Cerf

Loy Cerf — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:47:04 +0000

It is amazing the commands a pup will pick up, even without being deliberately taught. Hand signals too. All I have to do is put on my red coat and Y knows it’s time for a walk. Contrariwise, when I put on my black coat–both are long and shiny and from Land’s End–and he knows he’s not going with me. Way cool. Happy Saturday…P.S. I’m all for prisoners rehabbing pups–I think it works both ways!

By: caren gittleman

caren gittleman — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:19:43 +0000

In reply to Mike Webster. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Hilarious! Love it!

By: Mike Webster

Mike Webster — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:56:15 +0000

In reply to caren gittleman. From the Husband: Hey, that's also what Pam says when she wants me to sit. (She hasn't had to encourage me to go to the bathroom in years.)

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:44:30 +0000

LOL! I love these and some of the other creative ones from commenters. Maya & Pierson know a few of them. Plus “oops” for just like what Julie mentioned in the comment above, “Get your nosy out of there”, “hold still” for when I need to cut their nails, “bed time” for get in the crate, “toofy time” for when it is time to brush teeth (Pierson actually likes toofy time), and “hush” for when Pierson barks, because he barks at everything. This last command doesn’t actually work. 😉

By: February 18 through 24 « From the Doghouse From the Doghouse

February 18 through 24 « From the Doghouse From the Doghouse — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:59:35 +0000

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By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:45:00 +0000

These are great! When Cali is bugging me for breakfast or dinner, I tell her to “go tell daddy” and she runs to find him. We tell her to “put on her necklace” when we put her collar on and to “load up” when she gets in the car. We tell her to “hurry up” to go potty (and “go finish” when she thinks she should come in after only doing #1). I’m always amazed by the number of commands that they totally understand 🙂 Our favorite is when my hubby is in the kitchen cooking and he says “oops!” . . Cali comes running to clean up whatever he dropped!!