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

Every dog owner might like to think their furry companion is the cutest, but scientists have now revealed which pets really ...

It seems like once a week I get a notice about new "dog' books" that vary in size, shape, and quality. Some are tersely scientific, some are a mix of science and easy-to-read-writing, some continue to ...

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 ...