When you talk to a pet can they really understand you?

Answer 1

I think oscars are the most understanding fish that understands . Other fish just want food not to be in your face .

Answer 2

It depends on what kind of pet: dogs are the best in understanding amongst common house animals- They know when you're talking to them and can recognize and understand many voice commands and actually know if you're refering to something you want them to do.
Cats, on the other hand, don't really care about what you say, they mostly don't even recognize their names; cats are tied to the house, not the person- if you approach them on the street, they'll run away even if they actually live with you in your house.
Parrots are also very "keen" on understanding yourr words.
Sure, they immitate, but they know why they are saying the word, for example, they can be thought to say good night and they'll say that only when it's the case.
Dolphins are the best at understanding and communicating with us, but I don't call them "common housepets".

Answer 3

I doubt it but I like to think my cat picks up a few words, when he gets yappy I tell him not to talk to me like that and he does get a little quieter. I can ask him what he wants and he will walk to his water dish or food dish for fresh stuff. So, I don't know. But it's cute.

He really seems to think he is having a conversation with me. I actually think my cat is more like a dog, because he does approach me on the street, though I agree with the answer above, my cat is quite the opposite. He only likes certain people. Will come up to me on the street, he runs when others come into the house. Maybe he is just a weirdo.

Answer 4

I think it is the tone of voice if you say something in a nice tone of voice but is not nice a pet will think it is ok, If you say something nice in a mean tone of voice they will react none accepting. I beleive a pet loves unconditionally, I have 3 cats they know they are loved ,but try it tone has alot to do with it.

Answer 5

My dog can she is very smart. She runs to the window when I say company is coming. And when I want to take a nap I tell her lets take a nap on mommys bed and she runs gets a treat and jumps on my bed and waits for me. These are just a couple examples she does so much more.

Answer 6

Pets are listening to you the same way most people do, they do the animal equivalent of nodding their head and going yeah, yeah at appropriate moments but all the time they are thinking, when is he going to feed me?

Answer 7

Just look at that face when you talk to him and you will know .Yes I know my dogs know my happy voice,my baby talk ,my "I MEAN BUSINESS TALK" and etc.They certainly understand many many commands and actions that I use to communicate with them.It will become very obvious as you get to know your pet.Most dogs react in ways that will let you know what they are thinking.I call this understanding and it is truly amazing!!!Watch ,look,listen and you will soon agree I know .Good Luck!!!!!

Answer 8

YES THEY CAN... I HAVE HAD MEANY DOGS IN MY LIFE I'M FIFTY YEARS OLD MY NEWEST ONE UNDERSTANDS EVERYTHING I SAY PROOF I HAVE POTTY TRAINED HER IN A LITTER BOX SHE IS SMALL AND I LIVE UP STAIRS PLUS I'M DISABLED IT TOOK HER LESS THAN A WEEK TO UNDERSTAND AND I NEVER BEAT ANY OF THEM. SHE KNOW NIGHT NIGHT SHE GRABS HER BABY A TACO BELL DOG THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE HER AND THEY GO TO BED EVERY NIGHT AT 6:30-7:00 PM. IF YOU WORK WITH THEM JUST TALK THEY WILL AND DO UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING YOU SAY.

Answer 9

Well l have a cat and when me and my husband talk to him and we ask our cat lf he wants any food our cat understands this. he know`s what this means and yes cats and dogs will know what you are talking about..

Answer 10

I had a cat I could "converse" with, but not all of my pets understood me. That cat could TALK!!