Dylan has a dog that listens to simple commands but he is unsure if the dog understands the meaning of his words or just the tone and volume with which he speaks. While the dog obeys instructions, Dylan cannot be certain if his pet comprehends language beyond discerning the way commands are delivered.

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Hasnain: What’s your name?
Interviewee: Erm, Dylan Mayders.
Hasnain: Okay hello, do you have a pet?
Interviewee: Yeah I have a dog.
Hasnain: Oh right, does your dog understand you?
Interviewee: Yeah he just understands my simple commands, but I’m not sure if he understands
what I say or the tone in what I say it.
Hasnain: Oh right. So, he basically listens to you what you say?
Interviewee: [pause] Excuse me?
Hasnain: Does he listen to you?
Interviewee: Yeah he listens to what I say but I’m not sure if it’s what I say or the way I say it or how
loud I say it.
Hasnain: Oh right, that’s fine thank you