Spelling F-O-O-D or O-U-T might only get you so far around your dog if he or she is considered a Gifted Word Learner (GWL). Researchers have just figured out that even when you're not talking to them directly,

A new study finds some "gifted" dogs can learn new object names just by overhearing human conversations—much like young toddlers.

Dogs can learn new words just by overhearing human conversations, a study has found. Many dog owners find they have to avoid saying certain words, such as walk, park or treat, because they trigger an excited reaction in the animal.

If you’ve had the pleasure of being a dog parent, you’ve likely had experiences where your furry friend seems to understand every single word you say. My most recent fluff baby—Huxley, a Bernese mountain dog—seemed to know everything I said and ...

Both toddlers and Gifted Word Learner dogs can learn new words by listening to people, providing new insight into the social and cognitive cues involved in learning language.