Dogs link "baby talk" with affection. attention, and rewards—and using it while speaking with them may strengthen your bond.

Talking with your dog may not be so far-fetched. New research has revealed that man’s best friend can actually comprehend human words like “play” and “outside” when communicated through a soundboard ...

Researcher Jack Terwilliger looks at a video feed in his lab — a cozy room with a couple of tables and computers. He’s not just watching animal videos for amusement but examining a unique method to ...

A new scientific review tackles an age-old question: could dogs ever learn to talk? While barking out full sentences might ...

We’ve all had that moment where we’re mid-conversation and suddenly our dog perks up at a single word, and it's usually one of the buzz words like “walk,” “treat,” or “ball.” But according to new ...

Scientists explored whether dogs could ever talk or if they already communicate in smarter, deeper ways that reveal emotion ...

Intuition is at the heart of the many ways dogs say, "I've got you" without words. Dr. Freyer says a dog's innate ability to ...

Most people have a special voice reserved for dogs. It might pitch up or down, or even devolve into baby talk. And if you don’t have one, new research suggests cultivating one might do you and your ...

Wouldn't it be great to always know what is going on in a dog's mind? Despite the fact that dogs are the oldest domesticated animal (domestication took place roughly between 16,000 and 12,000 years ...

The front door to a house on a wide, leafy street opens and Stella greets me, tongue slurping my fingers, her tail wagging like a windshield wiper in overdrive. Stella, part Australian cattle dog and ...