Can i speak to my dog?

It's really not even necessary to speak to them.  they know just by your thinking (telephathicly).  I just tell my dogs "sit" without saying a word.  Part of it is body language of course but most of it is the fact that they pick up how you are feeling.  A peaceful person usually creates a peaceful dog.

Of course you can. Most of your answers deal with communication, not talking to the dog. (I can talk to a statue of Martin Luther.) My ex has and Italian greyhound and they talk to each other. Who am I to disbelieve it?

The main reason that I jumped on here with an answer is that this reminded me of a Far Side cartoon by Gary Larson.

www.threadless.com/.../333081/gary_larson_anyone

NO NO NO

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

why would you even think that?

Yes, if your repetative in the words you use, how do you think we learn?