Dogs may not speak our language, but they are constantly communicating. From the way they wag their tail to how they position ...

This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ten new words each day, reaching an average vocabulary of about 60,000 ...

Searches for "signs my dog loves me" have skyrocketed by 5,000% over the past month, prompting experts to reveal how dogs ...

Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...

A veterinarian explains what your dog’s quirks, habits, and hidden health clues really mean.

A TECH company is flogging a Doctor Dolittle-style ­gadget that it claims translates human speech into doggy language. Traini ...

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

“This HAS to be a doodle thing because mine does the exact same thing,” commented another owner.

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

Meaning, you provide the space for your dog to come to you when they’re feeling scared or need reassurance to show that their needs are important to them. A gentle pat or soft word when your pup is ...

Before babies say their first word, their brains are already learning language. New research shows how early word ...

Researchers have identified that some dogs are "gifted word learners” — pups who know the names of more than 100 toys. In fact, these dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping. And even if your ...