When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

If you have to spell out 'W-A-L-K' to keep your dog from bouncing off the walls, scientists say you are not alone. New research shows that some brainy pooches can learn new words just by eavesdropping ...