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Gifted Dogs Pick Up New Words Just by Eavesdropping on Us

Gifted Dogs Pick Up New Words Just by Eavesdropping on Us

Canine SensesJun 10, 2026 · 6 min read6.1k sniffs

Try this session plan

four small steps, straight from the trainer’s notebook

Practise in a low-distraction spot before taking the show on the road.

One cue, one meaning - make sure the whole family uses the same words.

Log tiny progress in a notebook; behaviour change is a paw-by-paw trail.

Pick a quiet moment - a calm dog learns faster than a wound-up one.