While talking to your dogs may seem like a one sided conversation, it does have it's benefits and can reveal something deeper about us as humans and how interactions with animals can effect. our inact ...

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

One of the biggest perks of being a dog trainer/behavior consultant is that my furry clients never stop “talking.” Indeed, dogs are constantly communicating, most of which involve their body parts and ...

Speech buttons can help you communicate with your pets.Amazon, Olena Malik via Getty Images Give yourself (and your pet) some credit! Dogs are sentient beings that have likes, dislikes, feelings and ...

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 ...

If you live with a dog, you already know they have a lot to say. I have a feisty little terrier mix in his (very) senior ...

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 ...

Many dog owners instinctively use a “baby voice” when speaking to their pets, and according to veterinarians this style of communication can actually affect a canine’s emotional bond with their human.

DEAR PET TALK: Why do dogs jump around, and bark and wag their tails when they’re excited and happy? – Crazy About Dogs DEAR CRAZY ABOUT DOGS: I can tell by the question that you are a close observer ...

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 ...

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