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.

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

When Your Dog Tilts Its Head, Is It Really Listening? Every dog parent has experienced it. You say “walk,” and your dog jumps ...

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 ...

If your dog seems withdrawn and refuses their favorite treat, that mopey behavior is one of the clearest signs they’re ...

“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 ...