7 Words That Dogs Can Understand (And 4 That No Dog Can)

Sit One of the first commands dogs learn, "sit" is widely recognized and associated with receiving treats, praise, or affection.

Stay Dogs understand “stay” as a signal to remain in one place until released. It’s an essential command for obedience and safety.

Come This recall command is crucial for calling your dog back to you. Dogs associate “come” with returning to their owner for positive reinforcement.

Walk Most dogs get excited when they hear “walk” because they associate it with outdoor adventures and exercise.

No A firm "no" signals to dogs that they should stop what they're doing. With consistent training, they learn that “no” means a behavior is unwanted.

Good Boy/Girl Dogs recognize praise words like "good boy" or "good girl" because they usually come with affection, treats, or rewards.

Food/Eat/Dinner Words related to food trigger excitement, as dogs quickly associate them with mealtime. Some owners even spell out "F-O-O-D" to avoid overexciting their pets!

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