Dog Owner Asks Reddit If They Messed Up By Teaching Their Dog Russian

The Redditor thought it would be funny to teach the dog basic commands in the Russian language.

Stephanie

• Published in Animal Stories
• October 7, 2022

We're all very aware of the war currently happening in Ukraine. It's an immensely sad and difficult time for the country, its people, and the world.

So, it's understandable that we all feel a little bit on edge about it all. After all, we don't ever want to be insensitive or do anything that might upset someone who comes from Russia or Ukraine or perhaps has family or friends there.

One woman recently shared a story in the TIFU (Think I F***ed Up) subreddit about how she regrets teaching her dog Russian because she is worried she may offend the Ukrainians in her local area. You see, the Reddit user's beautiful pup is a Caucasian Ovcharka, which is an old Russian Breed.

So, she thought it would be funny to teach the dog basic commands in the Russian language. Well, it turns out the OP's dog will now respond to Russian commands only, which is a tad awkward since some refugee Ukrainian families live nearby.

So, is the OP overthinking this too much? Or does she have a valid reason to be concerned about this?

Well, as always, the Reddit community had plenty to say about it. Keep scrolling to find out what people said.

One woman recently shared a story in the TIFU (Think I F***ed Up) subreddit about how she regrets teaching her dog Russian because she is worried she may offend the Ukrainians in her local area.

You see, the Reddit user's beautiful pup is a Caucasian Ovcharka, which is an old Russian Breed. So, she thought it would be funny to teach the dog basic commands in the Russian language.

But it turns out the OP's dog will now respond to Russian commands only, which is a tad awkward since some refugee Ukrainian families live nearby.

Here's how people reacted.

Some sound dog training advice. "To teach a new command, say the new command first, then follow with the old command. If you actually practice it'll take 2-3 weeks."

"If anything, they might think they can communicate with you in Russian and try it. I don't think they're gonna be scared."

"They are a hell of a lot of dog."

"A more likely problem is people trying to converse with you in Russian."

"I did the same with one of my dogs except German."

Be careful of the rude words!

"Who cares?"

"Single syllables work best."

It's a laughing matter.

There's a puppy tax?

"The language you choose doesn't matter."

"The countries share a border. No issues there."

"More likely they think, 'Why is this guy speaking weirdly in Russian to his dog.'"

Well, this was .... interesting. What's your take on this situation?

Do you think the OP has reason to be worried about this, or is she just overthinking it? Well, let's hope that it's the latter.

It's said to think that we could lose our light-heartedness.

We love hearing from you! Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

Stephanie