The psychological reasons behind our tendency to talk to dogs like they are human are complex, ranging from our innate need ...

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 ...

Talking with your dog may not be so far-fetched. New research has revealed that man’s best friend can actually comprehend human words like “play” and “outside” when communicated through a soundboard ...

From your lips to your dog's ears—these serve as dog happy words for your sweet pup and make them feel loved. According to ...

Dogs are known for their unwavering loyalty and unconditional love. However, there are certain human behaviors that they ...

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Dogs may have better linguistic talents than scientists have previously given them credit for. The ability to recognize specific word sounds in human speech is a difficult task since small differences ...

Most people have a special voice reserved for dogs. It might pitch up or down, or even devolve into baby talk. And if you don’t have one, new research suggests cultivating one might do you and your ...

A new scientific review tackles an age-old question: could dogs ever learn to talk? While barking out full sentences might sound like science fiction, researchers are taking a closer look at the ...

A group of researchers based in Hungary dedicated almost a year to learning about dogs and how they communicate—and whether the animals could ever learn to speak. Ethologist Tamás Faragó and collegues ...

Anyone who has lived with a dog knows they are expert conversationalists, even though they simply let us do most of the talking. This is because despite the fact that dogs lack the ability to talk, ...