I'm considering teaching my dog commands in another language to help her focus more. What's your take on this, and what languages are on the top of the list as far as tone and sharpness to consider?

Good morning,

As always, all your reply emails help us make our pup a better pet and working dog.

First I would like to say that the idea of a Leerburg University sounds great. For folks like my wife and I, I think it will beat having to purchase DVDs.

On another note, I have a question about verbal commands. I'm aware some choose to teach their dogs in multiple languages. I was in search of another language for my verbal commands as I feel my dog doesn't always know we are talking to her till she's in the zone and we have her full attention. Her name is Summer, and the whole summer all she hears is people talking about summer. She also hears people talking about sitting, coming, laying down, etc. My opinion is that choosing another language (that we don't speak) for her commands will get her to focus on us the second she hears the command. A friend who competes in Schutzhund uses German. I have seen a select few online using Swedish when looking at dog training videos. What's your take on this, and what languages are on the top of the list as far as tone and sharpness to consider?

Lastly, poison proofing.

I read a small article on your site that Ed wrote. In the article he mentioned a full article is available however couldn't find it.

Thanks again!