The Nature of Things explores how dogs might be using human language with the help of buttons on a soundboard.
Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.
PBS’s Wednesday NOVA special “Can Dogs Talk” examines the scientific evidence by exploring the viral social media  phenomenon ...
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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 ...
Dogs are capable of forming two-word combinations when using a soundboard to communicate with humans, a groundbreaking study has found. In the last few years, thousands of dogs have been trained to ...
For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...
The front door to a house on a wide, leafy street opens and Stella greets me, tongue slurping my fingers, her tail wagging like a windshield wiper in overdrive. Stella, part Australian cattle dog and ...