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5 WORDS Your DOG ACTUALLY UNDERSTANDS (Backed by SCIENCE)

Canine Mind

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Most dog owners think their dog understands everything they say… but that’s not true.

In this video, you’ll discover the 5 specific words your dog actually understands — backed by real science — and why the way you’re using them might be completely wrong.

Because here’s the problem…
You could be talking to your dog every single day… and they might not be understanding what you think at all.

What if just changing a few words could instantly improve your dog’s behavior, attention, and connection with you?

Watch until the end — one of these words is probably NOT what you expect.

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@CanineAtlas 4 months ago

It is quite crazy how dogs are way more loyal than any human will be!🐶❤

@4PawsMind 6 months ago

I always thought my dog understood everything I said… turns out I might be the one speaking wrong. This really changed how I see communication. 🐶

@sarahdoanpeace3623 6 months ago

My dog is so smart it’s scary sometimes. I know he’s listening to everything and can understand a lot. His favorite words are chicken bird, go, night night and “I love you.”

@WhatDogsKnowYT 4 months ago

I find that if you train your puppy with not only commands but also accompanied with hand signals, you can actually use one hand signals as well. Pretty cool to see.

@SilkeForce 5 months ago

My second dog in my 2-dog household was badly neglected for his last 9 months ( and physically mistreated longer) and is very reluctant to come when called, even though he clearly understands it. Thanks to you, he will henceforth be rewarded by a small treat. Of course, my first dog will have to be rewarded as well.
Thanks, guys. Quincy and Xandy (Xander) send their thanks as well

@AppalachianHarmony 5 months ago

My two dogs know their names very well and each other’s names. They also know walk, treat, snack, Doritos, bath, sit, outside, eat, breakfast, supper, bed, wait, leave it, just to name the most common used and recognized. They come to get me when it’s time for their morning and evening meals and their evening snack. One of them shows her teeth and mouths what sometimes sounds like words, lol, when it’s evening snack time.

@TheDogWorld1 5 months ago

I swear my dog understands way more than I give him credit for. The moment I say certain words, his whole body reacts.

@yourdogsexplained 6 months ago

Love how you highlight prosody and context. Once I made our cues short and consistent—“yes,” “with me,” “leave it,” “find it,” and “all done”—my dog started responding even when I whisper. Clarity + repetition beats volume every time.

@PetSecretsHub 6 months ago

This blew my mind… now I’m wondering how much my dog actually understands me every day 😳

@DogInstinctsExplained 6 months ago

The part about the word 'Come' being a representation of trust rather than just obedience really hit me. It’s so easy to get frustrated when they don't listen immediately, but realizing it’s based on our entire history together makes me want to be so much more patient. Such a great perspective!

@DogCode7 5 months ago

My dog pretends not to understand… until I say ‘treat’ 😂 Then suddenly he’s a genius. Anyone else?

@PawsyMind 3 months ago

The biggest lesson for me was that every word becomes part of a dog's emotional history. Their name isn't just a sound—it's thousands of experiences connected to how we say it. That completely changed the way I'll communicate with my dog. ❤🐾

@WISESTICKMAN-m68 6 months ago

My dog knows “food” and “outside” better than anything else.

@van3363 5 months ago

My Staffie will be 12 in July. I can see signs of dementia and I hope she understands one thing as she gets older. I am here, forever, I will care for you no matter what. Our love is eternal and when you go to the bridge wait, I will be there soon. ❤

@PawClues8 6 months ago

Dogs learn from what’s repeated over and over, consistency is everything. 🐾

@ShubhamDighore-rw4hs 4 months ago

Dogs understand way more than people give them credit for. Mine can hear the word “walk” whispered from another room and suddenly appears out of nowhere 😂 They may not speak our language, but they definitely know love, routines, and all their favorite words.

@tabs179 6 months ago

I had to spell out some words: walk, car ride, treats, and bed are the most high value on my dog's list. I get excitement for these words, and there will be expectations, lol 😅

@danareynolds8083 5 months ago (edited)

I adore my dogs. I've been accused of loving my dogs more then most humans..... probably because they truly are clearer in what "they say" and what "they do" then most humans.

@shaunahjones8937 5 months ago

My Lab understands my emotions and probably 15 words! He is my accidental service dog. I have MS. My lab has been the easiest to train!
Thanks for the vids!