When a dog places a paw on you, it’s more than a cute habit. This subtle gesture is a powerful form of communication that ...

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super ...

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Scientists have discovered that a rare subset of “genius dogs” has mastered the art of eavesdropping to decode human communication.

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, ...

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

Learn how a rare group of dogs can learn object names by overhearing conversations — reaching word-learning levels seen in young children.

Gifted word learner dogs seem capable of eavesdropping about as well as 18-month-old toddlers, the study researchers say.

A new study has discovered that dogs can learn names of new objects just by listening to their owners interact with each ...

When dogs do manage to amass large vocabularies, they tend to do so through direct interactions with their owners, such as ...