Just ask speech pathologist Christina Hunger, who taught her cute puppy, Stella, to communicate using a custom soundboard of words (called Augmentative and Alternative Communication) – the same method she uses to teach children. In her book, How Stella Learned To Talk, Christina shares tips to teach your own pooch to ‘talk’ using recordable buttons, available in educational/tech stores or online.
TALK TO YOUR DOG – A LOT!
To encourage your pooch to speak, you first need to talk to her way more than just giving commands. Like children, dogs learn words by hearing them. “Winston, time to eat. Let’s get your food. Ready to eat? Eat, eat, eat. Winston eats.”
OBSERVE YOUR WORDS
Start observing the words you say most often and teach these ones to your dog.
USE THEIR BUTTONS!
This story is from the September 2021 edition of Better Homes & Gardens Australia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 2021 edition of Better Homes & Gardens Australia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SOAK IT UP!
UNCOVER $$$-SAVING SECRETS TO CREATE A LUSH BATHING SPACE THAT DELIVERS YOU A BEAUTIFUL, RELAXING EXPERIENCE
MAKE MORE WITH MINCE
From pork and beef to chicken, lamb and turkey, mince is affordable, filling, versatile and stars in a host of meals that’ll feed the fam for less
ΜΑΚΕ ΤΗΕ CONTINENTAL DRIFT
Give your garden a Mediterranean-style makeover by turning a sunny spot into an open-air entertaining and dining oasis surrounded by greenery!
STAY COOL IN THE TROPICS
You don't need equatorial heat to grow a tropical garden - you can chill out without temperature highs!
SMALL SIZE BIG WOW!
Make downsizing a dream come true with a small garden that is manageable and stunning!
MAKE AUTUMN AWESOME!
It’s not quite winter yet – here’s how you can keep the warmth in your garden as the weather cools down
ROSES RULE
Kings and queens may come and go but roses will always reign supreme in your garden!
POTATO PRINTING PICTURE
Make your own Scandi-inspired artwork using block-printing paint technique, Sharpies and spuds. Simple!
SOY SAVVY!
Melt and pour your way to container candles made with soy wax to save money on scents!
AROUND THE SIDE
SPRUCE UP YOUR SIDE ENTRANCE IN A WEEKEND WITH A SLEEK NEW DIY GATE
