[MiriMaran]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00pssgh/Horizon_20092010_The_Secret_Life_of_the_Dog/

Fascinating documentary.  Did anyone else watch it?

[sandy]

I did..I did!!! Loved it and it's true, I usually talk to my dogs and I am positive they understand most of what I say, although the bit about .."if you don't get back when I call you Ben you will not be going on nice walks with me off the lead!" or maybe he dose hear that??? I remember an estate agent comming to our house and telling us his dog will pick out the things he says, i.e, red teddy, black ball, grey sock etc....I also used to point the direction I was going when Islay and Bruce were ahead of me and they knew!! Ben is just stubborn as he IS intelligent....lovely programme and nice to hear the health effect...great stress relieve most of the time!