Social media users are obsessed with Myla's intelligence, as one commenter said it was "the most beautiful thing" they had ...

Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

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

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or grab a toy to throw for them when they see we're bored. Other days, the language barrier between our species is ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Understanding an animal's body language can serve as a key element of nonverbal communication from pet to owner. There are many behaviors that are telltale signs of what a pet ...

A study finds intelligent dogs are able to acquire vocabulary by eavesdropping on humans' conversations, just like babies do.

Dog training debates are loud right now, but your dog's body whispers the truth. Tiny signals can reveal when a method is ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...