Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As dog parents, we've all dreamed of truly being able to talk to our dogs and know they understand exactly what we're saying.

A lot of dog training advice people still follow today wasn’t built on solid research. It came from old habits, trial and ...

Scientists have long known that dogs can learn the names of their toys, but new research suggests a rare subset of pets can do something more startling. Some of these animals appear to pick up fresh ...

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up... These dogs can learn new words just by ...

With consistency and the right environment, dogs can feel safe, relaxed, and happy while sharing your everyday living space.

A new study from Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary) on so-called "Gifted Word Learner" dogs suggests that what sets these rare dogs apart may not be how they explore objects but rather how strongly ...

Dogs don't necessarily agree—in fact, most don't. "To a dog, a hug can actually feel quite stressful," Kenny says. "It can ...

We went to dog parks two to three times a week to socialize her when she was younger, but we stopped going because of this behavior around other dogs. It’s difficult where we live to find any ...

If you've ever had to spell out words like W-A-L-K or T-R-E-A-T around a dog, you know that some dogs listen in to humans' chitchat and can pick out certain key words. Well, it turns out that some ...