Ever wonder whether your dog really understands what you're saying or are they just pretending to be an attentive listener? Science holds the answer. From "sit" and "stay" to "walk" and "treat," your ...

Science shows that dogs learn to form mental representations of words, shedding light on why they often seem to grasp our conversations. Nothing quite captures the heart like videos of dogs appearing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The act of talking to a dog might strike some as absurd. Sure, pups respond to commands: “sit,” “down,” “stay.” But can your dog ...

According to a new study, your dog may learn language similar to how your toddler does, giving the term "fur baby" a whole ...

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

A clever border collie that can fetch at least 200 objects by name may be living proof that dogs truly understand human language, German scientists have reported. Rico can figure out which object his ...

You might have heard that dogs don't really care what you say to them as long as you sound excited. But they deserve more credit than that. Dogs know the difference between real words and neutral or ...

Sky is playing and playing. His mom tells him to take a break and drink some water. He does. A little while later, after they play some more, his mom tells him to go lay down. He does. Sky is a Border ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

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 ...