A ‘NOVA’ special examines the question of canine communication—and whether the internet’s viral ‘button dogs’ have any actual ...

PBS science series examines what dogs’ use of soundboard buttons can reveal about language and cognition ...

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.

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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 ...

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 ...