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People Are Teaching Their Dogs To Talk Using These $28 Buttons. A Behaviorist Explains Why They Work So Well.

Unless you live off the grid, chances are, you’ve seen videos of pet owners “talking” with their animals using speech buttons on Instagram or TikTok. (@hunger4words, anyone?) The videos are adorable ...
Yahoo

Dogs can use buttons to talk and express their specific requests and needs, according to a new study

Dogs are great communicators. No, our pups can’t use language in the same way as humans, but we can read a lot from their body language and the sounds they make. And over the last few years, many pet ...
Popular Science

Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bunny the dog and her button soundboard became a viral hit on TikTok ...
The New York Times

Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell the World?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. Credit...Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for The New York Times Supported by ...
The Washington Post

Dogs may be able to communicate by pressing buttons, research suggests

There’s no question that dogs can communicate with their humans. A dog who needs to go out might stand by the door and scratch at it, or bark. A hungry dog might circle a food dish. One who wants to ...
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People Are Teaching Their Dogs To Talk Using These $29 Buttons. A Behaviorist Explains Why They Work So Well.

Speech buttons can help you communicate with your pets.Amazon, Olena Malik via Getty Images Give yourself (and your pet) some credit! Dogs are sentient beings that have likes, dislikes, feelings and ...