If you've ever had to spell out words like W-A-L-K or T-R-E-A-T around a dog, you know that some dogs listen in to humans' chitchat and can pick out certain key words. Well, it turns out that some ...

Most dog owners know the thrill of saying a favorite word and watching ears perk up instantly. New research suggests some dogs may be doing something even more impressive, picking up new object words ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Dogs are renowned for their remarkable ability to learn human language via training—now a new groundbreaking study has ...

Dog owners are going to love the latest scientific poop on pooches: yes, your pup may be listening even when you aren't directly addressing them. The new study, published in the Jan. 8 issue of the ...

These dogs appear to have an exceptional ability to learn the names of many objects. Like Rico's ability to learn names through a process of elimination, these dogs can also learn independently, ...

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.

Why Dogs React to Your Tone More Than Your Words: How Your Dog Actually Hears You ...

Imagine Max, a well-trained border collie, manages to ignore a squirrel in the park when his owner tells him to sit. His owner says, “Max, stop chasing that squirrel and sit down,” and Max obeys. Can ...