Talking dogs: How dogs communicate in human-like ways 19 Articles

by Cidney

I recently read an article in which animal behaviorists "just discovered" that dogs, among a few other animal species, have a sense of fairness. For example, two dogs side by side are asked to "shake" hands with the human...read more

by Peter Akermann

My grand daughter's best friend Albert is a west terrier , 13 years old. He is a very happy dog. He loves GOING out of house every time, when somebody from the family step out of the door. In the other time if we prepare h...read more

by Sadie Davis

I've spent the past 10 years breeding, training, doing sporting events, rescuing and just living with dogs. It never fails to amaze me how intelligent they are. Just when I think I've seen everything, one of my dogs will...read more

by Bridget Webber

My dog definitely laughs. Now, we are not talking a little frown or smirk here, but a great big, wide toothy laugh with head held back and eyes twinkling. This doesn't happen naturally in the dog world, as far as I am awar...read more

by Cynthia Teskey

When our mutt, Bratzilla, came home at 5 weeks old she was a shy frightened, little thing that just wanted to be held. Now at 7 months old she definitely talks. She barks and whines like your normal dog, but there are ti...read more

by Sangay Glass

This is no joke; your dog could be laughing at you right now. In 2001 Patricia Simonet, a researcher at the University of Nevada in Reno was surprised to discover that what sounded like an ordinary dog pant was similar t...read more

by Tara Bren

My black Labrador retriever, Ellie, is a service dog and she most definitely communicates in many human-like ways. In fact, at times I find myself having conversations with her in which I speak and she communicates in ret...read more

by Ethan Phoenix

I have a pure-bred Maltese named Taya. She behaves like a spoilt child and is able to communicate this through her human-like behaviour. If Taya is angry with me or is feeling ignored she will snort out through her nose....read more

by Kelly Dynes

I believe all dogs communicate with their owners in one way or another. But my experience with German Shepard Dogs has shown that they are one of the most expressive and vocal dogs! I currently have two GSDs, Jake and Si...read more

by Danette M. Scott

Talking dogs: How dogs communicate in human-like ways. Dogs can communicate by showing us what they want. Since they lack vocal cords and a mouth that would enable them to form words or make sounds similar to humans they a...read more

by spirefly

I have a 15 year old cocker spaniel named Lucky. Like many cocker's, he has lost his hearing in his old age. This might seem like a communication challenge to some dog owners, but frankly, I rarely even notice that he's ...read more

by Robin Luther

I have had dogs all my life and I've always found that they understand far more than most people give them credit for, I have had collies, German Shepard's, Labradors, cocker spaniels, and a very expressive rotwieller. I a...read more

by Samantha

Junie Lou is a mix of - well, I'm not sure what all, but I know she has some Jack Russell and Brittany Spaniel in her. She has the shape of a Whippet and is cute as can be. She, like most dogs, has many ways of communi...read more

by Shannon Warren

I, much like all dog lovers/owners, have the smartest dog in the world! I am the proud puppy-parent to a 14 month old Black Lab named Dodger. She joined my family at a scant 20 pounds...after 11 months, she's a ginormous...read more

by Nellie Swale

It is a proven fact that dogs can promote better mental and sometimes physical health among the elderly, disabled and dying. Much has been written, and talked about regarding this topic. How does an animal make such a diff...read more

by Diane Winters

Her name is Maggie Mae and when I say she is a little person in a dog suit, I'm not kidding. She communicates with more clarity and purpose than anyone in the downtown law office where I work. She is 26 lbs. of gray and wh...read more

by Cindy Mosher

I am always hearing about people going to pet stores and buying expensive pets, and in the past, I use to do the same thing. I was blessed when I went to an animal pound, and was looking at the prettiest puppy, all curled ...read more