Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

"I wish my dog could talk to me." It's something I hear regularly in my work studying animal welfare. My response? "They are talking to you, let me help you see how." We're brilliant at talking to our ...

Wouldn't it be great to always know what is going on in a dog's mind? Despite the fact that dogs are the oldest domesticated animal (domestication took place roughly between 16,000 and 12,000 years ...

Dog owners are constantly communicating with their pets. We spend a lot of time sharing affection, giving commands, scolding, or petting their adorable faces. Bray says we often pigeonhole ...

The Nature of Things explores how dogs might be using human language with the help of buttons on a soundboard.

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Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to Hunger, who told her it was time to come inside to start ...

If you’ve had the pleasure of being a dog parent, you’ve likely had experiences where your furry friend seems to understand every single word you say. My most recent fluff baby—Huxley, a Bernese ...

You might have come across this new trend online, where owners are using talking pet buttons to teach their dogs how to 'speak.' While it might seem absurd – or even impossible – the concept is ...