Did You Know? Dogs Can Learn Over 100 Words!

Yvonne Hanna

🧠 Did You Know? Dogs Can Learn Over 100 Words!

Cavachons Included! 😉

You talk to your dog, right? (We all do—no shame!) But here’s the incredible part: your Cavachon might actually understand way more than you think. Studies have shown that most dogs can recognize up to 165 words, and some super-smart pups—like border collies—can learn over 1,000!

Now that’s something to bark about! 🐶💬

🗣️ So… What Kinds of Words Do Dogs Learn?

Dogs, including our sweet, intelligent Cavachons, learn words based on repetition, tone, and positive reinforcement. They often understand:

  • Their name (of course!)

  • Basic commands: sit, stay, down, come

  • Action words: walk, treat, ride, outside

  • Names of family members or other pets

  • Favorite toy names (“Get Lamby!”)

  • Emotional tones and short phrases like “Good boy!” or “Nope!”

🧠 The Cavachon Advantage

Cavachons, with their Bichon Frise smarts and Cavalier sweetness, tend to be:

  • Very people-focused

  • Highly trainable

  • Responsive to emotional cues

That makes them perfect candidates for learning words—especially if treats or cuddles are involved!

💡 How Can You Help Your Cavachon Learn More Words?

  1. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Use the same words consistently.

  2. Pair words with actions or objects.

  3. Celebrate success! Praise them big-time when they get it right.

  4. Make it fun! Use toys and games to teach words playfully.

  5. Talk to them often. The more you speak, the more they absorb!

🐾 Final Thought:

Your Cavachon may not speak your language—but they’re listening closer than you think. So the next time you whisper “I love you,” just know… they probably get it. 💛