Leaving a dog home alone can be harder than it sounds. This reported look at DogTV explores how the channel supports calm ...

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There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree.

Typical family dogs can understand action words such as ‘sit’, but not words that describe objects. Shany Dror at the ...

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Some dogs can learn words by eavesdropping on conversations, study finds. The rare ability mirrors how 18-month-old toddlers ...

“We already know that all dogs are basically able to learn action labels: things like ‘sit down,’ ‘stay’ but it seems like ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

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Dogs are great at learning action commands like "sit" and "stay." They're less good at remembering the names of things, like ...

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 new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...