Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

If you’ve had the pleasure of being a dog parent, you’ve likely had experiences where your furry friend seems to understand every single word you say. My most recent fluff baby—Huxley, a Bernese ...

Spelling F-O-O-D or O-U-T might only get you so far around your dog if he or she is considered a Gifted Word Learner (GWL). Researchers have just figured out that even when you're not talking to them ...

Some gifted canines pick up words simply by overhearing people speak to each other without needing to be taught ...

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 ...

Dogs communicate mainly through body language, and pawing is one of the clearest ways they try to get a human’s attention.