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victorschool1 asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Do different kinds of Dogs speak different Dog Languages?

All dogs bark, and all the different barking sounds and growls probably mean something specific in 'dog' language. However, just as we humans have different languages such as Chinese, English and French, do different dog breeds bark in growl in different languages, do German Shepards have a different dialet than Labradors or Poodles?

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  • 12345
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    No, they all have a similar language (body and vocal). But, there are some breeds that have a wider variety of communication skills.

    Here is an interesting study (not just about communication though). It outlines different signalling in different breeds.

    http://www.kinderenendieren.nl/AnimBehav1997.pdf

    It should also be noted that poorly socialized dogs, or dogs taken too soon from littermates may also have problems with dog language. Some show inappropriate signals for the situation, other don't know how to read other dogs.

    ADD-

    Oh and looks can also play a part. Dogs with floppy ears have less ability to signal than others. Even more so for those with cropped.

    Tails also play an important role in communication so breeds with docked tails have a limited communication ability.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Dogs use body language more than vocal language. When other dogs get used to the barks or sounds of a dog, they know what it means when that dog uses the sound. They really are better than humans or learning things like that.

    Our Cassie has the largest vocal range I have ever heard in a dog. She developed one sound that is just a warning for our cats. We live in the country where there are a lot of dogs let run and a lot of coyotes, a fox or two and birds of prey. When she thinks the cats might be hurt, she makes one distinctive sound and all 4 of our cats run for the house if they are outside and if she keeps it up, they hide under the bed in their bedroom. She has another sound for letting us know someone is here and a very distinctive one if she thinks something is going to harm our foster pups. She is two and absolutely loves to play with and teach our foster pups what their mom should have taught them and takes her job seriously. If there is a hawk we her her noise and run to make sure the pups are ok and by that time she has them all herded under something for safety.

    Dyna who likes to tell us when anything is different will bark a certain way and then we know she wants us to follow her.

    I think each pack of dogs just learns the sounds of other dogs in the pack and any they associate with regularly.

    Of course we had one once that was the town crier. At exactly 7 pm she would start with one bark and get an answer from some dog in one direction then she would turn a little and bark and another dog would answer her and it was like she was the moderator of a chat with all the dogs within a half mile radius of our house.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    They are all canines so all dogs communicate the same. Differences in barks and growls are due more to their physical design (e.g. smaller dogs have higher, sharper barks while big dogs have deep barks) or how they were bred (e.g. Beagles, although small, have a deep and quite loud "bay"). Breeds like the Basenji don't really have a bark at all, but more of a "yodel."

    More than dog barks and growls, dogs communicate more through body language. If you ever see dogs approach each other, their posture changes until they are sure the other dog isn't an enemy.

  • 5 years ago

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    After I started training my dog, he became very attached to me and loves to stay by side as long as he can. But just going to them won't help. You have to practice what they teach you outside of the class and you need to keep up with it at least every now and then after the class ends otherwise they'll just go back to previous habits. This course is a really good place to go for dog obedience classes. It get's your dog around other people and dogs to socialize while getting the training you need. As for electric collars, I would say to not get one. In my experience, they're only a negative effect on your dog. I mean of course you're going to need to correct your dog, but being positive and encouraging your dog works a lot faster and easier.

    Every dog is different, so unless you have a german shepherd or a really smart dog, it might take a while to train her. You might get frustrated with her, but go easy. She's still a puppy and has a lot of energy. A backyard or somewhere to run will help her get rid of a lot of energy that might cause her to misbehave from boredom.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I'm not Dr Dolittle, but I do talk to my dog and she does understand both , my voice and body movements as I understand both with her. It comes from a long time relationship. It was natural for her I had to learn.

    Source(s): She has all the answers
  • 1 decade ago

    dogs mostly use body language to communicate.

    Body language is pretty universal.. even in humans we all use the same types of body language to express our feelings and emotions.

  • 1 decade ago

    as far as dogs speaking different dog languages...NO

    as far as people training them in different languages yes my sister has trained her german Shepard's in both english and german

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