Animal Instincts & Pearls of Wisdom: Eavesdropping Dogs Are Found to Be Gifted Word Learners

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Eavesdropping Dogs Are Found to Be Gifted Word Learners

Scientists studied a small group of dogs known as Gifted Word Learners, capable of learning the names of hundreds of objects. In the first experiment, owners talked about new toys with another person while their dogs listened and watched, without directly teaching them. When later tested, the dogs... Sign in to see full entry.

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