For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

A new study found that some dogs can learn words for objects by overhearing a conversation, an ability humans begin to ...

Some dogs can learn new object names by overhearing human conversation, highlighting advanced learning skills also seen in ...

Spelling F-O-O-D or O-U-T might only get you so far around your dog if he or she is considered a Gifted Word Learner (GWL). Researchers have just figured out that even when you're not talking to them ...

When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

Gifted word learner dogs seem capable of eavesdropping about as well as 18-month-old toddlers, the study researchers say. Reading time 4 minutes Dogs might have more tricks up their furry sleeves than ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a furry farewell Monday for the dogs who are helping Chicago Public Schools students learn how to read. SitStayRead brings dogs to the classroom to help improve reading ...

Most dog owners are aware that their pooch is smart enough to know a few choice phrases—“walkies,” for instance, or, perhaps more likely, “time for dinner.” Some particularly intelligent canines can ...

"Honey, will you take Luna to the P-A-R-K?" Both parents and dog owners know that some words should not be spoken, but only spelled, to prevent small ears from eavesdropping on the conversation. At ...

Orla and Remi listened as young readers, and some parents, shared written stories for the dogs. From time to time, the dogs ...