A global study of 10,000 dogs explores whether pets truly understand and use word buttons to communicate with humans.

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) ...

As dog parents, we've all dreamed of truly being able to talk to our dogs and know they understand exactly what we're saying. While they do catch on to some simple words, it's not always accurate, and ...

A new study examined dogs that had been "trained" with soundboard buttons, and the findings are fascinating. A study published in PLOS ONE on August 28, 2024, highlights some interesting findings on ...

Viral videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to "talk" have captivated social media users, raising an intriguing question: Are these dogs genuinely communicating, or just responding to cues from ...

Basket, a 7-year-old female Border collie, knows the names of over 200 dog toys. A new study finds that certain dogs can learn new words simply by overhearing them — much as a human toddler would.

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If you’ve seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to “talk,” you’re not alone. These buttons have taken the pet world by storm, leading to impressive and sometimes ...

A new study reveals that dogs trained with soundboard buttons can indeed comprehend specific words, producing contextually appropriate responses. If you've seen those viral social media videos of dogs ...