My dogs know their names. They also have individual whistles. They react to certain phrases.

Emeril gets upset if I put my shoes on my hand and clap. To him, it is like I’m a parent admonishing a child. Also, he can sit, paw, and speak.

Eli has the energy of a wet rug, but he whips his head around at the right phases. He can sit, paw, and roll over.

Della is gassy and treat motivated. She would be the hardest because she doesn’t know me when she is free. She can sit, paw, kiss, and play guess what hand the treat is in.

Correlation means causation.