Dogs Communicate Needs with Word Buttons in Groundbreaking Study

A study by UC San Diego and Johns Hopkins University reveals that dogs can use soundboards, like the "FluentPet" app, to communicate intentionally with humans. Analyzing data from 152 dogs over 21 months, researchers found that dogs pressed buttons purposefully to express needs, such as "outside" or "food," rather than imitating their owners. The study suggests dogs are capable of more complex communication than previously thought, raising questions about their cognitive abilities and potential for interspecies communication.