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1. "Listening in" is less judgmental.

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 05:18 PM

Jan 9

Scientists will probably insist on something more technical-sounding, like "auditing".

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"Listening in" is less judgmental. eppur_se_muova Jan 9 #1

Yes! The study uses "overhearing" GreatGazoo Jan 9 #3

Thanks for pointing that out. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 9 #4

Interesting. I have been training my fuzz muffin certain commands but... littlemissmartypants Jan 9 #2

Glad you found it of interest GreatGazoo Jan 9 #5

Engagement and connection are noble, whether "work" or play GreatGazoo Jan 9 #8

I didn't mean to imply that Nollie's a possession or a plaything. ... littlemissmartypants Jan 9 #10

I probably didn't say it very well GreatGazoo Jan 9 #11

One of our dogs is a talker. hunter Jan 9 #12

The dogs were overwhelmingly Border Collies sl8 Jan 9 #7

Ah...the old "Read the supplementary files" trick! ** Thank you! GreatGazoo Jan 9 #9

I am constantly amazed at how well my dogs seem to understand language... Trueblue Texan Saturday #13