Dogs and Gaelic

**horseshoehank** · 29th March 09, 10:48 AM

I have had 3 different dogs(one red heeler/aussie shepherd mix, 2 border collies) and taught all 3 sign language as well as voice commands...my 3rd dog knew more signs than verbal commands...

Chuck

**Wompet** · 29th March 09, 04:05 PM

TheKiltedWonder and Beloitpiper - thanks for the suggestions (especially the pronounciations - I should have remembered that in my original post).

Thescot - my last dog and my work dog were taught commands in English, but were well enough trained that they always listened to me first. I'm just hedging my bets a little. As for using any odd word, Mog learned "play dead" as "canary."

McMurdo - I don't even if he responds to his current name, so renaming is an option. I just think a name that sounds like "Rudy" would make the transition easier.

**McMurdo** · 29th March 09, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Wompet

McMurdo - I don't even if he responds to his current name, so renaming is an option. I just think a name that sounds like "Rudy" would make the transition easier.

Well that's different then. I agree the name should be close.