Christina Hunger spent the morning arguing with her dog. Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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To strengthen her bond with Bastian and give him some agency in his care, Andres began training the dog to use communication buttons. They started with "treat"—Andres recorded the word on the button, ...

Dogs link "baby talk" with affection. attention, and rewards—and using it while speaking with them may strengthen your bond.