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 ...

Owner Robin Maxwell, 59, told Newsweek that her 3‑year‑old dog treats the button like her "personal service bell." ...

Every once in a while, a dog or cat (but usually a dog) goes viral on TikTok for “saying” something profound through the help of talking buttons. It all started with Bunny, the sheepadoodle that ...

Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back? Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use speech buttons. Pet owners are convinced, but are our furry friends really ...

"Can Dogs Talk?" opens with Stella, a Catahoula–Blue Heeler mix who became the first viral “button dog." Stella appears to use recorded sound buttons to communicate with her owner, speech therapist ...

Christina Hunger is a speech pathologist who helps dog owners teach their pets to speak by using button communication, a method that allows dogs to give voice to their daily thoughts, requests, and ...

Have you ever wanted to talk to your dog? Or at least have a better idea of what they need and want? We have as well. Unfortunately, while that's not an option (yet), the next best option is word ...