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

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

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

If you find yourself asking your dog how their day went or telling your cat they’re being dramatic, you’re not alone. Psychologists say chatting with pets isn’t just adorable—it’s also a sign of ...

Many pet owners believe dogs understand human language. But the truth is not so simple. Dogs may not know language the way humans do, yet they can read voices, signals and feelings in powerful ways.

In this podcast, Rule Breakers Senior Vice President of Strategy Brian Richards talks with Motley Fool co-founder David ...

It started with her childhood love of animals and all the books she read; and continued with meeting Mary & Dr. Louis Leaky and befriending the chimp at Gombe in Tanzania she named David Greybeard.

For the study, owners of 10 talented dogs —mostly border collies—taught them words for two categories: tug toys, called pulls, and fetch toys, called throws. All toys were different in size, shape and ...

Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way. A groundbreaking new study, however, shows that some gifted dogs can also match given ...

Ever wonder what your dog is trying to say? Well, a University of Texas at Arlington researcher is aiming to turn barks, ...