When we talk to dogs, we use what is called “ dog directed speech ”. This means we change the structure of our sentences, shortening and simplifying them.

Have you ever wanted to know exactly what your dog is thinking? Pet owners around the country are starting to get the answers, with help from a device teaching animals how to talk.

The pack strides into St. Louis Magazine’s conference room: celebrated dog behaviorist Cesar Millan; his son Andre; Millan’s right-hand dog, Junior, a silvery-gray pit bull; and Benson, a teacup ...

Is that dog wearing glasses?! Guy Raz has a new four-legged friend, but he's having trouble bonding with him. Good thing Mindy knows the scientifically-proven very best way to talk to dogs! This ...

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. “Do bed outside later,” Hunger told her. Stella is among the first of the viral “talking dogs” who have sparked curiosity and speculation across ...

Dominating social media is not the only goal of the pet-focused startup. They also have plans to power a dog-based economy.

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 ...

Challenges of Teaching a Dog To Talk With Buttons An image showing Alexis Devine with her dog Bunny. Devine said she never used treats as a reward when teaching Bunny to communicate.

Hunger told Stella no. “Play outside,” the dog repeated, then tried a different approach, offering “bed outside.” “Do bed ...

Dogs can TALK to you by pressing buttons, scientists confirm - here's how to try it with your pet Researchers found that dogs really understand the words they say using buttons ...

Research shows dogs really can understand human communication like no other species. But a new study confirms that how you speak to them makes a difference.