Language and Communication Quotes in A Dog's Purpose

Dogs can sense emotions in a way that people can't; we see that early on with our narrator feeling his mother's fear. Dogs don't talk to each other the way people do, but they do communicate through their bodies.

The feelings of other beings greatly affect the dog. If his mother is anxious, he is, too. But this phenomenon can be positive, too. If his human expresses love toward the dog, then the dog feels that as well, and it's a better feeling that he's ever experienced.

Even when the dog is in danger, he can feel the intensity of human emotions. Humans call out to him, almost psychically, and he feels impelled to help them. It's his purpose, after all, right?