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.

People often think play is a simple way to burn off a dog’s extra energy. A quick game of fetch in the yard or tug-of-war in the living room is more than just fun. One of the most important things we ...

Researchers at Duke University set out to study dogs' intelligence, finding insights into how dogs learn, their individual strengths, and how the species is evolving to become even better companions ...

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 ...

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What makes a dog able to learn? New research suggests that it may be the gift of confusion. Let me unpack that. My dog, Samson, is about 1.5 years old. Like most dogs, he knows that words mean things.

Find out what science says about cat and dog intelligence, comparing brain structure, problem-solving skills, and social ...

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 ...