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Dogs do not speak English, or German, or Spanish, or Russian, and so on
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Dogs can be taught the meaning of about 80
words or phrases
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Dogs do not understand praise or corrections unless it is delivered within three seconds of the behavior
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Dogs DO NOT feel guilt
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Dogs' primary form of communication is body language
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Dogs are contextual
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Dogs live in the moment
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Dogs are non-verbal
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Dogs need lots of exercise
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Dogs need to be rewarded for good behavior
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Dogs hate social isolation
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Every dog has different motivations
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Every dog will work for his/her motivation
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Dogs want to work
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Dogs DO NOT act out of spite
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Adult dogs have the mental capability of a two
year old human
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Dogs use their nose over any other sense
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Dogs need socialization to all things human
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Dogs need lots of practice time to become obedient
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Dogs need mental stimulation
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Dogs want YOU to be their leader
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Dogs want you to tell them what to do
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Dogs will create "jobs" for themselves if they need to
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Dogs develop strong associations
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Dogs were bred for various purposes and therefore have drives
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Dogs do not see well, but see better at night than
we do
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Dog hear VERY well
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Dogs ARE NOT little humans wearing fur
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Dogs think dead animals smell like perfume
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Dogs want to live inside with their humans
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Dogs mature around three years old
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Dogs do not feel jealousy
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Dogs do learn to "guard" easily
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Dogs can learn not to "guard" easily
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Dogs depend solely on their humans to teach them and care for them