Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Big Boy - Vocabulary

Mama sat the clicking camera on the floor, this is not my 'best side' but I do it well


Mama Here: Big Boy appears to have no vocabulary. He doesn't recognize words like eat or food, go walk, inside, outside. YET!

We talk to him all the time and he is quickly learning. He now knows what Go in the house means. Go walk. He does know Sit, Come, Stay, but that was it.

We think he never had conversations with his previous owners. He is learning words quickly. We are not to the point where we have to spell words so he doesn't know what we are thinking about.

I heard Mama say she hopes to get a pic with my ears up soon....I give her the Camera Stare

15 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
I can tell by your eyes that you are a thinking dog, BB, and the ears are telling me you are still in assessment mode re this modelling malarkey! Your hyooman vocab will develop fast, that's plain. hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx

Matilda the Boxer said...

Oooh, BB, you've got that flashy beast side-eye down pat! Grreat job!

Mevely317 said...

Big Boy looks SO much like Tom's black lab, Brewster. Because he nearly took my left leg off (another story, another post), I've been cautious around larger black dogs. Until now. Big Boy is such a sweetheart. I can feel it in your words!

PS - Cute collar! Did the shelter gift that to you?

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Maybe he was in a Spanish household or some other language? Glad he is getting some new training. He sure got a great new home.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Didn't animal control just find him somewhere? So then you would not know any history on him. It seems like he was totally ignored, and also not treated well. One of the good things about having pets is that you can talk to them, rather than to yourself!

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

So many new experiences.

Ann Thompson said...

I bet Big Boy is a quick study and will have all those words figured out in no time. I can't imagine having a dog and not talking to it.

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

We bet you figure out what your pawrents are saying in no time, BB!!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty

KB said...

You will be answering your parents' questions very soon!!!! You are so handsome, no matter how you hold your ears!

Ruby's Rescued Life said...

You are such a gorgeous and lucky boy and it sounds like you are learning very quickly!

P.S.: not sure what part of Florida you guys are in, but sure hope you are all safe and sound from the storm!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

It is sad to think that no one talked with him.

Carol Henstra said...

My markings under my chest is beautiful Mom. Thanks for the shot. My shinny coat.

Just Mags said...

Love that first photo. You are very smart sweet Big Boy and you are going to know a lot of words soon and before they know it you will even know some of them when spelled. Hugs and nose kisses

DeniseinVA said...

You are such a clever boy and pretty darned adorable!

rottrover said...

BB!! You is SOOOO handsome! I've never put my ears up. Mom says I have elf ears!! Boy did you score on your new home!!

-Osa