Purrs of contentment. Soulful eyes locked on yours over dinner. Valentine's Day? Not for pet owners. For those of us who ...

A viral, online phenomenon claims to have further opened the door to human-canine communication. Buttons allow dogs to seemingly talk with their humans, but are all these button enthusiasts barking up ...

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

Dogs are great communicators. No, our pups can’t use language in the same way as humans, but we can read a lot from their body language and the sounds they make. And over the last few years, many pet ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bunny the dog and her button soundboard became a viral hit on ...

Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back? Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use ...

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. Credit...Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for The New York Times Supported by ...

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, ...

Every once in a while, a dog or cat (but usually a dog) goes viral on TikTok for “saying” something profound through the help of talking buttons. It all started with Bunny, the sheepadoodle that ...

You might have come across this new trend online, where owners are using talking pet buttons to teach their dogs how to 'speak.' While it might seem absurd – or even impossible – the concept is ...

Travis Gettys is a senior editor for Raw Story based in northern Kentucky. He previously worked as a web editor for WLWT-TV and a contributing writer for the Kentucky Enquirer, and he also wrote for ...