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3. Yes! The study uses "overhearing"

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 05:37 PM

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NPR made it "eaves dropping" but they did a better job than most media outlets at sticking to what a study actually shows.

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"Listening in" is less judgmental. eppur_se_muova Friday #1

Yes! The study uses "overhearing" GreatGazoo Friday #3

Thanks for pointing that out. nt eppur_se_muova Friday #4

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

Glad you found it of interest GreatGazoo Friday #5

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

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

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

One of our dogs is a talker. hunter Friday #12

The dogs were overwhelmingly Border Collies sl8 Friday #7

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

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