The Nature of Things explores how dogs might be using human language with the help of buttons on a soundboard.

Dogs are great communicators. No, our pups can’t use language in the same way as humans, but we can read a lot from their body language and the sounds they make. And over the last few years, many pet ...

Unless you live off the grid, chances are, you’ve seen videos of pet owners “talking” with their animals using speech buttons on Instagram or TikTok. (@hunger4words, anyone?) The videos are adorable ...

Bunny, TikTok's beloved "talking" Sheepadoodle, never fails to amaze her millions of followers. From asking for play dates with dog friends on her augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) ...

A new study examined dogs that had been "trained" with soundboard buttons, and the findings are fascinating. A study published in PLOS ONE on August 28, 2024, highlights some interesting findings on ...

Source: Federico Rossano/ used with permission. The videos are all over social media: Dogs (and some cats) pushing soundboard buttons to “talk” to their owners. The uptick in the use of these devices ...

Dear reader, there have been times in the past when I knew my BFF was pushing my buttons by wanting in, then out, then in and out again for no visible reason. Well, with technology and recent ...

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. While they do catch on to some simple words, it's not always accurate, and ...

If you’ve seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to “talk,” you’re not alone. These buttons have taken the pet world by storm, leading to impressive and sometimes ...