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 ...

Your pup will totally perk up if you say these words.

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 ...

Dogs are amazing intelligent and emotional beings, and I'm always looking for new research that aims to extend what we know in these areas. I recently learned of such a study titled "Dogs Extend ...

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, ...