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 ...

Imagine Max, a well-trained border collie, manages to ignore a squirrel in the park when his owner tells him to sit. His ...

Some gifted dogs with an expanded vocabulary can learn new words and connect them to objects, a sign they learn as well as ...

A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping. It's a skill that has only been ...

Dogs can learn new words just by overhearing human conversations, a study has found. Many dog owners find they have to avoid saying certain words – such as walk, park or treat – because they trigger ...

"Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviors strikingly similar to those of young children," lead scientist, Dr.

According to the team, these findings suggest a dog’s ability to learn from overheard speech may rely on brain mechanisms ...

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