Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Give yourself (and your pet) some credit! Dogs are sentient beings that have likes, dislikes, feelings and preferences. More ...

Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking when it stares at you intently, paws at you, or paces restlessly? Did you ever wish it could understand you when you’re telling it you’ll be back soon, ...

Christina Hunger spent the morning arguing with her dog. Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to ...

Do speech buttons really allow dogs to talk to us? Scientists investigate. Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back? Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use ...

Nowadays, so many people’s social media algorithms are filled with animal videos. One particular type of video — dogs pushing word buttons — has really gone viral. In these videos, the dogs appear to ...

Unless you live off the grid, chances are, you’ve seen videos of pet owners “talking” with their animals using speech buttons on Instagram or TikTok. (@hunger4words, anyone?) The videos are adorable ...