I've grown up with animals my whole life and it's amazing how complex the relationships have grown. They are just like people relationships and i actually have a few that are more demanding and what not then people. My one german shepard thinks he's a person, it's so funny! He goes around unlocking and opening doors and taking care of the other animals and turning off lights, he even rides in the passanger seat when going in the car. Plus you can't be in same room without involving him in some way in the conversation, he truly wants to be involved, and i think he understands english. J>L