TAKEAWAYS FOR TEACHING YOUR DOG Add a word to your dog’s gestures. Model the next level of communication by saying the word that corresponds to your dog’s gesturing. Your dog is learning another way she can communicate that concept. Look for patterns in your dog’s vocabulary use. Learn more about your dog by paying attention to the words she uses most frequently and the specific situations in which she most often uses words. Just like people, every dog is different and will have different communication trends.
