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Gifted word learner dogs seem capable of eavesdropping about as well as 18-month-old toddlers, the study researchers say.

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Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can ...

Candid Canine Training co-owners Shelby Saemann and Jessica Ruttle utilize kinesthetic learning to foster a positive ...

Some dogs don’t just bond with a family—they attach deeply to one special person. Animal behavior experts say these “velcro ...

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super ...