PBS’s Wednesday NOVA special “Can Dogs Talk” examines the scientific evidence by exploring the viral social media  phenomenon ...

Very Intelligent Dog Uses Buttons To Communicate Clearly ...

Button-based communication tools are drawing attention for their role in helping dogs express needs and emotions. Trainers say success depends less on the device and more on consistency, timing, and ...

The Nature of Things explores how dogs might be using human language with the help of buttons on a soundboard.

Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back?

Premieres February 4 @ 9 p.m. on PBS ...

A ‘NOVA’ special examines the question of canine communication—and whether the internet’s viral ‘button dogs’ have any actual grasp of language.

The research suggests that dogs have the neurological capacity to eavesdrop and learn new words when they hear humans talking ...

It’s a scene every dog parent knows all too well: one moment you’re enjoying a quiet morning, sipping your coffee, and the ...

The Wolverines survived a 3-point shooting barrage early, then set the tone defensively Tuesday to beat No. 5 Nebraska.

Kinship reports that dogs may refuse to move for various reasons, including fear, discomfort, or simply enjoying their ...

We may be able to interpret what our furbabies are saying soon, thanks to AI. But we don’t really need to talk to animals in ...