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We are a unique ape. We have language. Other animals have systems of communication that fall far short of that. They don't have the same ability to communicate complicated conditionals and what-ifs and talk about things that are not present.

When a man tries to communicate with an animal, there's a relationship between them, and you generally find this between the dog and his master.

Our bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen to them.

You don't know what mental telepathy exists from the human to the animal.

Lots of people talk to animals... Not very many listen, though... That's the problem.

An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language.

When we have relationships with animals, we often make up who they are.

Some people say that their pets will tell them when it's time to go. I don't believe that. No animal of mine has ever told me he was ready to die. I wish it were that simple. Dogs can communicate, but they cannot talk, nor do they think in our language or on our terms.

Our expression and our words never coincide, which is why the animals don't understand us.