# Is ape sign language completely dead?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 19, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ape-sign-language-completely-dead/1027824 "2026-02-19T18:57:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ape-sign-language-completely-dead/1027824/144 "2026-08-21T14:32:12Z")

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> [@Beckdawrek](#):
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> I’ve worked with the Chihuahuas. They think any training is punishment.

> [@Lumpy](#):
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> Heck, I tend to think that way.

> [@Beckdawrek](#):
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> But, but…I give the goodest ever liver treats!!

Now _THAT_ is punishment. 😉

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