It's clear our dogs understand us - a wagging tail at the word "walk" is answer enough. However, just how much our dogs really understand may surprise you.

Key points Human language is referential, meaning that certain words represent certain objects. When presented with an object word, people activate a matching mental representation in their minds.

Key points Human language is referential, meaning that certain words represent certain objects. When presented with an object word, people activate a matching mental representation in their minds.

A new study suggests that dogs may possess a deeper understanding of language than previously thought. It found that dogs could associate words with specific objects.

Talking with your dog may not be so far-fetched. New research has revealed that man’s best friend can actually comprehend human words like “play” and “outside” when communicated through ...

Dogs don’t talk to us the way our human best friends do, but they are biologically prepared to communicate with us in a range of ways. What if we could understand our furry companions better? Dr ...

Yes, dogs understand words from soundboard buttons, study finds A new study shows that dogs aren't just responding to their owner's cues, but they understand language ...

Like humans, dogs have the capacity to link words to mental images or ideas in their minds, researchers have recently found. Researchers in Hungary and Norway made the discovery while researching ...