@feisty76 My neighbor across the street has a husky/cattledog mix. Blue always greets me with a vocal recitation of everything going on in his world when I see him. When they first moved in last year, he was really loyal to his masters, and protective. He learned that I might bring him a treat [given to his people, then to him], and that I would "talk" to him both vocally and mentally. He's my buddy now, too!
Ginger