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Some Dogs Are ‘Gifted Word Learners’ That Learn Language by Eavesdropping—Just Like Human Toddlers
New research suggests prodigious pups that already have large vocabularies can learn new words by listening in on their ...
When I accepted my first job working with animals, as an assistant in a veterinary office, I considered myself dog-savvy. Having owned several dogs in my lifetime, I felt I was up to the task of ...
Around 80 million dogs live in U.S. homes, and our ability to read their emotions needs work, research finds. Humans don’t understand dogs’ body language and corresponding emotions as well as we think ...
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 ...
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Researchers are studying dogs to see if they could learn to talk, and they’re making progress
Shutterstock Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend. They are wonderful companions, protectors, friends, and even ...
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6 words that annoy dogs the most, according to trainers
So if you've ever thought to yourself, "Why does my dog ignore me when I talk?" it's most likely because dogs communicate ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Our dogs communicate with us all the time, not just with vocalization, but through canine body language like ...
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8 Signs Your Dog Is In a Good Mood, According to Trainers
If you dog has the Zoomies, our experts say its a good thing. In fact, Zoomies are usually a sign that a dog is feeling ...
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