Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...

We love hearing about the latest findings coming out of an Eötvös Loránd University (ELU) research group focused on gifted word learner (GWL) dogs—if only for the pictures of adorable doggoes playing ...

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 ...

Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Miso, a ...

Source: SC Psychological Enterprises Ltd. I was recently attending an online conference focused on dog behavior and dog training. One of the speakers contended, "It has been shown that dogs can learn ...