STORY: Can dogs understand words for specific objects? A new study says yes - and that dogs picture the object in their minds when they hear its name, much like human beings. This border collie named ...

This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. low angle of a black and white dog sitting behind an array of colourful buttons laid out on the floor in someone's living room If ...

Ever wonder how your dog knows you're sad or about to go for a walk? We dive into the science of how dogs read our body language, scent, and emotions.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay,” but also to words referring to their favorite objects. “Bring me your ...

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 ...

Last year, a dog named Bunny went viral on TikTok for pressing buttons with words on them to "communicate" with her owner. But can dogs even... Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are ...

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay,” but also to words referring to their favorite objects. “Bring me your ...