I have rescued many dogs+cats in need, raised some of them and loved them like my kids. Experienced with dog fights and bites, cancer and other illnesses, deaf+blindness with my furry kids. My dogs have traveled near and far to beaches, road trips, camping, hiking, or go for daily walks, play fetch and done agility courses and lived a happy life. My feeling is that when you speak to them, they understand. (They have a capacity to understand over 150 different words.) Otherwise, I read their faces and body language. Regardless of breed I usually am well liked. I'm nurturing to sad and lonely dogs and let them know they are loved. I've had a relationship with dogs since I was a child and feel a connection with them ever since. I also photograph dogs and dogs of the world when I travel. Go Dogs Go! Happy dogs smile!