before circling it repeatedly until some magic feeling tells them it’s time to lay down. It’s not magic, however. There’s real science behind the circling patterns dogs make before they lie ...

Shannon said her dog Gilbert is "such a people dog" that the lack of response left him completely stunned. He wasn't alone in feeling that way either.

"Within the first two weeks I had taught him to sit, lay down, wait ... is generally friendly with other dogs, and may require extra training, making them most suitable for experienced owners.