Just found this and I absolutely love the idea!
You may wish to use ‘non-standard’ language, (e.g. rather than “sit”
you might want to use “rest”) related word, unrelated word or even the
command in a foreign language. This can form an individual bond between
you and your pup, they learn to relate to you differently to previous
owners and also it can stretch their mind: as they can’t fall back on
their human understanding of the language and must learn to understand
you. This can be both fun and challenging for owner and pup alike.
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