To the Japanese Buffs

[cyperian]

kitesareevil, moonphased, seeshellirun, firetigersoul, shigure... I have a quandry

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[knittingknots]

Here are some basic ones:

according to this website:
http://www.talkingtails.com/command.html
(where they list the same 5 commands in a bunch of languages)

Japanese
Sit: Suware (Suware)
Down: Fuse (Fuse)
Stay: Mate (Mate)
Come: Koi (Koi)
Heel: Tsuke (Tsuke)

[dqbunny]

Yup, these were the ones that I was going to suggest. We can teach you how to properly pronounce them too.

[cyperian]

Heh. Thank you. I've already studied pronunciation of Japanese words in general so I should be golden, but if I need help with inflection I'm sure you'll be able to tell.

[cyperian]

Thank you! I'm bookmarking that site. ^_~

[moonphased]

Yep, the ones that were mentioned above were the basics I'd suggest, too! Other general "doggie words" that we used with mom's dogs:

oazuke = "leave it!"
o-te = "shake" ("paws" literally)
sanpo = "walk"
ii-ko = "good dog!" (good girl/boy, literally)
omawari = "roll over"

In general, think of Japanese dog commands like English dog commands. Forget speaking in full sentences and remember to keep the commands short. :)

[cyperian]

Thank you! This is super helpful. ^___^

[firetigersoul]

I can most likely tell you what the records are. All of Kinchan's records are from Japan as well......obviously. :P

More than likely the dog will know 'No' 'Yes' 'Good boy', and other small words. Japanese people use these words frequently because it's been assimilated into their language.

Oh, and don't forget 'Oshikko' : PEE LITTLE BOY/GIRL! XD

[cyperian]

If she knows Oshikko I'll be super excited. Easy house training!!

It'd be awesome if you could help me with the records if I wind up with her.

SQUEE!! I'm so looking forward to you and I having play-dates!!

In other news, are you free this Sunday?

[firetigersoul]

Exactly! XD Kinchan doesn't know Oshikko. ;_;

Yaayyy puppy playdates! XDD Kinchan's pretty low key, so he'll probably just sit and watch her play, haha.

I should be if I can get all my grading and stuff done. :P Why, you throwing a party in my honour? CAAAAKKEEE! XD

[cyperian]

I completely understand. I was thinking that maybe you were still connected with people that translate things from Japanese that could be able to help with the vet records.

And you're so right. It's the tone more than the command itself most of the time. ^__^