When we think about our dogs communicating with us, our minds usually go to the obvious signals, like a wagging tail, a playful bark, or perhaps a warning growl. However, truly understanding our dogs ...

Source: Grzegorz Eliasiewicz, used with permission. Humans use words to refer to objects in the environment. We understand that certain words “stand for” certain objects, and this understanding is ...

A global study of 10,000 dogs explores whether pets truly understand and use word buttons to communicate with humans.

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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay,” but also to words referring to their favorite objects. “Bring me your ...

Dogs live in a world that is guided by smell. What humans notice with their eyes, dogs often notice with their nose first. A dog can smell things that people ...

Bunny, TikTok's beloved "talking" Sheepadoodle, never fails to amaze her millions of followers. From asking for play dates with dog friends on her augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) ...

As dog lovers and volunteers, we know how important it is to build trust with shelter dogs so they can find their forever homes. But for fearful dogs, that connection can be harder to form—especially ...

For many years, pet enthusiasts have been actively arguing about one thing: Do dogs understand humans better than cats?

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay,” but also to words referring to their favorite objects. “Bring me your ball” ...