Dear reader, there have been times in the past when I knew my BFF was pushing my buttons by wanting in, then out, then in and out again for no visible reason. Well, with technology and recent ...

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 ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Understanding your dog's wants and needs can be a tough order, but there's a lot they can tell you if you ...

Every once in a while, a dog or cat (but usually a dog) goes viral on TikTok for “saying” something profound through the help of talking buttons. It all started with Bunny, the sheepadoodle that ...

Wouldn't it be great to always know what is going on in a dog's mind? Despite the fact that dogs are the oldest domesticated animal (domestication took place roughly between 16,000 and 12,000 years ...

Christina Hunger spent the morning arguing with her dog. Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to ...

What if your dog could tell you exactly what they're thinking? Thanks to a growing global research project, scientists are finding that dogs might be closer to talking to their owners than anyone ...

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. Credit...Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for The New York Times Supported by ...

Unless you live off the grid, chances are, you’ve seen videos of pet owners “talking” with their animals using speech buttons on Instagram or TikTok. (@hunger4words, anyone?) The videos are adorable ...

Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to Hunger, who told her it was time to come inside to start ...