Whether it’s a purebred or rescue dog, there’s no question that Durangoans love their canine companions. But reaching the point where we can live comfortably with our dogs and take them safely out in ...

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

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 ...

Animal behaviorist Deby Cassill told Newsweek that early experiences can shape how dogs see the world.

Some dogs are not just listening for the word “walk.” A small, rare group can quietly monitor human conversations and pick up brand new vocabulary without any direct training, behaving more like ...

One of the perks, and responsibilities, of having a dog is to play with them. Not only is it fun, but it’s one of the main ways they learn. Dogs are social animals; they make sense of the world ...

What makes a dog able to learn? New research suggests that it may be the gift of confusion. Let me unpack that. My dog, Samson, is about 1.5 years old. Like most dogs, he knows that words mean things.