Imagine Max, a well-trained border collie, manages to ignore a squirrel in the park when his owner tells him to sit. His ...

Source: Grzegorz Eliasiewicz, used with permission. Humans use words to refer to objects in the environment. We understand that certain words “stand for” certain objects, and this understanding is ...

Our canine companions may not engage in human conversation, but their ability to understand and respond to certain words is truly remarkable. Through consistent association and positive reinforcement, ...

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay,” but also to words referring to their favorite objects. “Bring me your ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A family pooch probably knows the words “sit” and “stay ...

A study conducted in Hungary explored dogs' ability to understand human language. The study involved 18 dogs and utilized non-invasive procedures to measure brain activity. Results indicate that dogs ...

When Your Dog Tilts Its Head, Is It Really Listening? Every dog parent has experienced it. You say “walk,” and your dog jumps up with excitement. You whisper “bath,” and suddenly they disappear. You ...

Bunny, TikTok's beloved "talking" Sheepadoodle, never fails to amaze her millions of followers. From asking for play dates with dog friends on her augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) ...