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 ...

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 ...

"I wish my dog could talk to me." It's something I hear regularly in my work studying animal welfare. My response? "They are talking to you, let me help you see how." We're brilliant at talking to our ...

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, ...

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 ...

Want to make your dog feel happier and more connected to you? It turns out that the right words can boost your dog’s mood just as much as treats or playtime. Dogs have an incredible ability to ...