Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way. A groundbreaking ...

Dogs with a vocabulary of toy names can extend learned labels to entirely new objects, ELTE reasearchers found.

It’s a mental trick called “label extension.” Humans use it when we realize a hammer and a rock can both drive a nail, or that a mug and a glass both count as “cups.” ...

A new study demonstrates that some highly gifted dogs can categorize objects not just by appearance, but by how they are used ...

As infants, humans naturally learn new words and their associations—like the fact that forks are related to bowls because ...

In a series of playful interactions with their owners, dogs with a vocabulary of toy names - known as "Gifted Word Learner" ...

A new study shows that gifted word learner dogs extend verbal labels to new objects based on functional similarity and form ...

Dogs that easily learn the names of toys might also mentally sort them by function, a new example of complex cognitive activity in the canine brain.

Human infants naturally learn new words and their associations, such as how spoons are related to plates because they are ...

"So now it turns out that these dogs can do the same.” Fugazza and her Hungarian colleagues have been studying canine behavior and cognition for several years. For instance, in 2023, we reported on ...

Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls. Some venue welcome leashed ...

SAN ANTONIO – Tuesday is National Dog Day, and in honor of your furry friend, several places around San Antonio are offering deals. From pup cups to nail trims, local spots have fun ways to celebrate ...