Are dog talking buttons legit or just a social media gimmick? Millions of people are using them and here's what we've learned.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Give yourself (and your pet) some credit! Dogs are sentient beings that have likes, dislikes, feelings and preferences. More ...

The viral trend of talking buttons for dogs has captured the imagination of pet owners everywhere. These buttons, which play recorded words when pressed, promise a new way for dogs to communicate with ...

Puppy Parker Posey pressing on a button. Gif: Linh Ta/Axios Beaverdale's Puppy Parker Posey has been described by the New York Times as a "genius" dog, thanks to her ability to "speak" by using more ...

Source: Federico Rossano/ used with permission. The videos are all over social media: Dogs (and some cats) pushing soundboard buttons to “talk” to their owners. The uptick in the use of these devices ...

Ever since I first spotted the “talking buttons” trend on Instagram last year, I’ve been enthralled by the idea that my dog could communicate with me by using them. You know the ones: Each button says ...

Nowadays, so many people’s social media algorithms are filled with animal videos. One particular type of video — dogs pushing word buttons — has really gone viral. In these videos, the dogs appear to ...

Animals talking to people? That’s been a long-cherished fantasy for millennia. Only now the question is seriously being asked as PBS’s Wednesday NOVA special “Can Dogs Talk” examines the scientific ...

A new study published in Scientific Reports questions the functionality of using the Augmentative Interspecies Communication (AIC) button with dogs. This tool has captivated social media and fueled a ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since I first spotted the “talking buttons” trend on Instagram last year, I’ve been enthralled by the ...