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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Viral videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to "talk" have captivated ...

Animals talking to people? That’s been a long-cherished fantasy for millennia. Only now the question is seriously being asked as PBS’s Wednesday NOVA special “Can Dogs Talk” examines the scientific ...

Are you tired of just teaching your dog tricks? Do you want to understand what your furry friend is thinking? Dog buttons have become a popular way to bridge the communication gap between humans and ...

Videos of “button dogs” often go viral on social media as they tap soundboards with prerecorded words such as “walk,” “park” or “mom.” But are the pets really communicating or are they just ...

Christina Hunger spent the morning arguing with her dog. Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to ...