Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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.

Long recognized as a skill used by toddlers who are learning to understand language, scientists have discovered that a rare subset of “genius dogs” has also mastered the art of eavesdropping to decode ...

For generations, dog owners have joked that their pets listen in on conversations and seem to understand what people are saying in surprising ways. Now, new scientific studies show this idea is more ...

A lot of dog training advice people still follow today wasn’t built on solid research. It came from old habits, trial and ...

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up... These dogs can learn new words just by ...

A new study from Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary) on so-called "Gifted Word Learner" dogs suggests that what sets these rare dogs apart may not be how they explore objects but rather how strongly ...

People often think play is a simple way to burn off a dog’s extra energy. A quick game of fetch in the yard or tug-of-war in the living room is more than just fun. One of the most important things we ...

Why Dogs React to Your Tone More Than Your Words: How Your Dog Actually Hears You ...

We went to dog parks two to three times a week to socialize her when she was younger, but we stopped going because of this behavior around other dogs. It’s difficult where we live to find any ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Long recognized as a skill used by toddlers who are learning to understand language, scientists have discovered that a rare subset ...

If you've ever had to spell out words like W-A-L-K or T-R-E-A-T around a dog, you know that some dogs listen in to humans' chitchat and can pick out certain key words. Well, it turns out that some ...