"I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source." - Doris Day
Happy Monday! Here's the scoop:
This German Shepherd could take on anyone in a snowball fight
Meet today’s adorable DOTD!
Could your dog understand a second language?
Did you know?
After Labrador Retrievers, these two breeds are the most popular to own in California. Can you name both?
(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)
The famous snowball-making German Shepherd
The best part of winter might just be watching a dog play in the snow. Lots of dogs love to run around in the magical white fluff in the yard, and this dog has taken playing in the snow to a whole new level.
Captured in an adorable video, this German Shepherd loves to make snowballs. We’re not sure if he’s gearing up for a snowball fight, or getting ready to build a snowman, but he’s having an amazing day.
The video was posted by his owner, Sara Onderwater, and so far has received over 16 million views. Check out this delightful dog!
Dog of the Day
Meet today’s Dog of the Day: Dobby!
Daily Dig reader Jan W.’s 20-month-old black pug loves his favorite toy, “Shrektopus.” All but two of the squeakers are shot, but he still loves to play fetch. Dobby is currently taking beginners agility classes and is doing very well. Good boy, Dobby!
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Can dogs be bilingual?
If you’re bilingual and you find yourself talking to your dog in different languages, you may have wondered: Does your dog understand different languages?
As much as we sometimes wish our dogs could talk back, the reality is that dogs don’t understand human language in the same way we do. They can, however, learn commands in different languages. So, if you train your dog to learn the same command in English and Spanish, for instance, they will essentially be bilingual.
A benefit of training your dogs with commands in a different language than the one you normally speak is that the words used in commands won’t come up in everyday conversation. This way, commands will be super clear for your pup.
If you’re thinking of learning a new language, you might try using your new skills to teach your pup a new command.
Did you know?
Answer:
1. French bulldogs
2. German Shepherds
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