yes, my maximus is a "talker," as we call it. he is always whining about something! i don't mind it much, but he gets to the point where he is so loud, we cannot hear the TV over him! silly boy! axe just sits there quietly like a good boy and stares at you, then paws... but maximus talks more than enough for the both of them!! ignoring him, turning my back to him, does NOT work! he just gets louder, and we have to laugh!