Source: Grzegorz Eliasiewicz, used with permission. Humans use words to refer to objects in the environment. We understand that certain words “stand for” certain objects, and this understanding is ...

STORY: Can dogs understand words for specific objects? A new study says yes - and that dogs picture the object in their minds when they hear its name, much like human beings. This border collie named ...

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay,” but also to words referring to their favorite objects. “Bring me your ...

Our canine companions may not engage in human conversation, but their ability to understand and respond to certain words is truly remarkable. Through consistent association and positive reinforcement, ...

Cats have long fascinated humans, as it can be hard to figure out what goes through their heads. They have unique forms of communication, which include sometimes responding to commands and sometimes ...