How Many Words Can Dogs Learn?

Depending on the canine in question, some can learn many — others very few.

By Benjamin Plackett
Mar 18, 2022 7:40 PM
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Dogs can apparently understand enough of the English language to have full-on conversations with their owners. At least, that appears to be the case on TikTok and Instagram, where dogs can be seen “talking” by tapping buttons that sound out particular words. Most of the words selected by these internet-famous canines tend to be something a dog might want or need such as “thirsty,” “hungry” or “toilet.”   

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