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 ...

This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ...

Scientists have long known that dogs can learn the names of their toys, but new research suggests a rare subset of pets 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 ...

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

Overall, the gifted dogs performed just as well when learning from overheard speech, as when they were directly taught.