Wørd of the week – dog whisperer
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dog whisperer n. A person who has, or claims to have, a natural ability to relate to or connect with dogs.
Example Citation:
"Madcap mutts and frantic Fidos will be cured the caring way when one of the world's few 'dog whisperers' comes to Gloucester on Sunday. Steve Fryer, a one-time stable manager for the Emir of Bahrain, has become something of a celebrity because of his uncanny affinity with dogs."
—"Dog whisperer in visit," The Gloucester Citizen, November 1, 2001
—"Dog whisperer in visit," The Gloucester Citizen, November 1, 2001
Earliest Citation:
The dog whisperer, Marianne Miner has a special relationship with Almond, her affectionate, personable guide dog.
—Jeff Houck, "The Pet Whisperers," The Palm Beach Post, May 15, 1998
—Jeff Houck, "The Pet Whisperers," The Palm Beach Post, May 15, 1998
