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FluentPet Introduces Free Junior Teacher Program for Ages 8 to 13Award-winning pet tech company launches a new interactive workbook on how to teach their dogs and cats to talk with buttons FluentPet Launches the Junior Teacher Program This initiative is the first of its kind designed exclusively for helping kids teach their dogs and cats to “talk” using recordable buttons. DEL MAR, Calif., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FluentPet, the company pioneering new possibilities for interspecies communication, today launches its Junior Teacher Program. This initia

Dogs with something to say press buttons for words in UCSD cognition study Scientists at UC San Diego are leading what they call the biggest community science project ever done on animal communication.

KPBS News | June 22, 2022

If Your Pet Could TalkFor pet parents who have always wished their furry friends could have conversations together, it might be time to “paws” for a moment and consider one local entrepreneur’s innovation.

San Diego Business Journal | June 2, 2022

How Smart Are Dogs? What We Know About Canine CognitionWith help from experts, we delve into what we know about how dogs' minds work—and tackle the big questions about their inner lives, what they can remember, if they can feel guilty, if they love us... and if they can really "talk."

The Farmer's Dog Digest | May 19, 2022

Unlocking the secret minds of our pets - Technology News | ParticleA new communication device called FluentPet is helping pets 'talk' with their humans – and some of them have a lot to say.

Particle | May 6, 2022

Your dog can now send text messages with these 'talking' buttonsWhat would your dog text you?

Mashable | Feb 18, 2022

Can any animal learn to speak with buttons like Bunny the "talking" dog does?Dogs and cats have taken to the buttons, but would a horse or iguana? Experts weigh in

Salon | Jan 15, 2022

A "talking" cat is giving scientists insight into how felines thinkCats are being taught to communicate using a button-word system. Scientists are listening closely

Salon | Dec 12, 2021

Did Koko the Gorilla Understand? The ape language studies of the 1970s sparked a debate that still impacts science today. But did scientists really listen to and respect these apes?

VICE News | Nov 3, 2021

TikTok's viral 'talking' dogs and cats inspire a study of animal behaviorThe TikTok trend may change the way we think about pets and their rights forever.

Mashable | Nov 1, 2021

Estrelas do TikTok, cães e gatos ‘falantes’ inspiram estudo sério sobre comportamento animal - Pet é popAlguns cães e gatos muito talentosos conquistaram o TikTok com suas habilidades de "falar". Mas além de ganharem milhões de visualizações e fãs pelo mundo, eles também contribuem com um estudo sobre comportamento animal.

Pet é pop | Nov 1, 2021

Do dogs really miss us when we are gone?Federico Rossano, director of the Comparative Cognition Lab at UC San Diego, joins the show to look at whether dogs do miss people when they're not with them.

Radio New Zealand | Oct 17, 2021

This new device will allow your dog to talk to you... No, really!But what will they say?!

Creative Bloq | Oct 15, 2021

'Talking' sheepadoodle appears to tell owner she misses family's catBunny's owner Alexis Devine, from Tacoma, Washington, said that not only does Bunny miss the family's cat, but also her partner Johnny, a teacher who worked from home during the pandemic.

Daily Mail | Oct 12, 2021

Do our dogs miss us when we leave? A "talking" dog offers insightsA social media-famous labradoodle named Bunny, who has learned to communicate using buttons, is very curious where her friends are off to

Salon | Oct 10, 2021

This collaborative design project is helping dogs to talk | Design WeekFluentPet uses a system of buttons to give pets a voice – here, its designer talks cognitive science, chunking, and if dogs can interpret pictograms.

Design Week | Oct 5, 2021

Beasts a-blurtin'If it walks like a duck and talks like a human, chances are it’s getting scientists very excited and making headlines around the world.For the record, we’re not talking about Donald or Daffy or some other cartoon duck.

Winnipeg Free Press | Sept 11, 2021

Thinking about how dogs thinkThe field of dog cognition research has developed substantially in the past 20 years. Its next-level potential depends on a few things — including what we all decide it’s most useful to learn.

The Washington Post | Aug 12, 2021

Can these dogs really talk, or are they just pushing our buttons?Pet owners and cognitive scientists are exploring if we can teach dogs to speak with buttons, called AAC devices.

The Washington Post | Aug 6, 2021

Bunny the "talking" dog is reporting her dreams, opening up a scientific debate The TikTok-famous dog appears to communicate her nightmare, raising profound questions about animal cognition

Salon | July 24, 2021

Meet Dewey, Iowa City's golden doodle who uses 58 buttons (and counting) to 'talk' to ownersDewey and Dusty, two golden doodles living in Iowa City, are amazing their owner with ability to communicate. 'Broccoli' has become a favorite word.

Iowa City Press-Citizen | July 19, 2021

Dog learns to speak thanks to gadget created by ownerThe main things the playful pooch requests are her toys and for back scratches

Cambridgeshire Live | June 30, 2021

The ‘Talking’ Dog of TikTokBunny, an internet-famous sheepadoodle, has brought attention to a new area of study within animal cognition: the use of assistive technology for language acquisition.

The New York Times | May 27, 2021

Meet Bunny the talking dog that uses buttons to communicate | YouBunny is one of 1 300 pets being examined by scientists at the University of California as part of the TheyCanTalk study. And it’s safe to say she’s the star of the show.

News 24 | May 24, 2021

Dog Uses Soundboard To Ask Big Existential Questions Just Like HumansDo dogs think about the meaning of life too?

My Modern Met | May 17, 2021

Talking dog has the most incredible question for her ownerWhat goes through a dog's mind? Is it nothing but dreams of extra treats and belly rubs? Or, like this thoughtful pooch, are they thinking about the really big questions? 

Wamiz | May 12, 2021

Bunny "The Talking Dog": Self-Aware Canine Asks About the Meaning of LifeBunny, the talking dog, stunned many as she seemed to be self-aware. She asked a question about her existence.

The Science Times | May 10, 2021

Bunny, the dog that can "talk," starts asking existential questionsThe Internet's beloved Sheepadoodle is using AAC buttons to ask what she is. Is she becoming self-aware?

Salon | May 9, 2021

What 'talking' dogs and cats could tell veterinariansPotential for pets to communicate using human language subject of global study

VIN (Veterinary Information Network) News | April 22, 2021

This Device Wants to Teach Your Dog to 'Talk' to You | This Dogs LifeUsing a word board, dogs are pushing sound buttons to communicate with their humans.

This Dog's Life | April 19, 2021

The best dog buttons and training program to teach your pet to communicateRecordable buttons can be used to teach pets to express their needs and wants. Here are the best dog buttons and ways to teach your dog how to "talk."

Business Insider | April 1, 2021

Meet Bunny, the talking dog who became a TikTok starWhat pet owner in the history of pets has not stared into a pair of liquid brown eyes and said with a sigh, “If only you could talk”? Despite so many advances in tech and animal research, it has

The Times | March 25, 2021

Get to Know TikTok's Talking Animals: Bunny, Billi, Bastian and Steve B | KQEDBunny, Billi and Bastian are just three of many animals learning to talk, inspired by a dog named Stella and her soundboard.

KQED | February 26, 2021

If Your Dog Could Talk, What Would They Say?Removing the guess work from what your pup needs or how they feel isn't too far fetched. Alexis Devine uses recordable buttons for dogs to "talk" with hers.

The Dog Guide San Antonio | February 22, 2021

Can Dogs Learn How To Talk? Meet Dog Mom Alexis Devine & Bunny The Talking Dog - DogTimeBunny the dog uses a soundboard with buttons to "talk" to her human mom, Alexis. Their journey to communication garnered nearly 6 million followers on TikTok, 630,000 on Instagram, and more, making Bunny one of the most famous dogs in the world. Here's what they had to say!

DogTime | February 4, 2021

How these pets are communicating with buttonsStay Tuned for the biggest stories and the latest breaking news from NBC News.

NBC News "StayTuned" (Snapchat) | January 31, 2021

Bastian the dog can 'talk' to his owner using more than 50 wordsHave you wondered if your dog is trying to tell you something? Bastian, a rescue dog, can “talk” using more than 50 words with his owners. He uses buttons that say words when he wants something.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO |
January 27, 2021

'Survival of the cutest': What are cats and dogs thinking?We are spending more time than ever with our four-legged friends. How do they see the world? What are they really feeling?

The Sydney Morning Herald | January 23, 2021

Pet owners are teaching their animals to 'talk' through technologyHow much do dogs understand and can you teach them to communicate? NBC's Savannah Sellers takes a look at a study of pet owners teaching their dogs words and phrases using buttons.

NBC News | January 19, 2021

How TikTok's famous 'talking' dog Bunny uses buttons to communicateA TikTok account featuring an intelligent one-year-old poodle-mix named Bunny, has amassed 5.7 million followers on the platform after its owner began posting short video clips of the dog using a 'language-board' to have human-like conversations.

CTV News | December 28, 2020

Can Bunny the Talking Dog Really Talk?Bunny is more than an internet celebrity, she is part of the latest attempt to research the limits of animal cognition.

VICE | December 22, 2020

How Bunny the talking dog captured the internet and science's attentionBut can she really talk? Her owner and researchers discuss communication and how this affects the human-canine bond

Salon.com | December 20, 2020

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The CW | December 17, 2020

Bored? These Americans are teaching their dogs to talkProvided with a board full of buttons, some pets appear to be communicating with their humans – and researchers are investigating

The Guardian | December 8, 2020

How Bunny the Talking Dog Is Teaching People to Communicate With Their PetsBunny “talks” by using customized buttons on a soundboard placed on the floor.

Inside Edition | December 5, 2020

‘GMA’ Pet of the Week: Meet a dog named BunnyBunny, a “sheepadoodle,” was taught how to “speak” by her owner, and their conversations have gone viral on TikTok.

Good Morning America | November 27, 2020

Can dogs communicate through buttons? | Brut.Can this dog communicate through buttons? Some scientists are studying her responses.

Brut Media | November 22, 2020

How Bunny the dog is pushing scientists’ buttonsWhat the TikTok star can teach us about animal cognition

The Verge | November 11, 2020

New tech aims to enhance pet-human communication - MarketplaceOne company turned a speech pathologist's tool into a product for pet owners.

Marketplace | October 13, 2020

Meet Bunny, The Talking Dog That TikTok Is Obsessed WithThis dog has a bigger vocabulary than most toddlers!

Buzzfeed | November 4, 2020

What if your pet could 'talk'?It's hard enough training your dog to respond to "sit" but now there may be a new way for your pets to communicate.

BBC | November 2, 2020

New Device Could Help Teach Your Dog To Communicate With YouLeo Trottier, creator of the FluentPet, thinks he's created something that allows owners to understand what their dogs are trying to say

LADbible | November 2, 2020

Woman teaches her sheepadoodle how to communicate using buttonsDevine, an artist in Tacoma, Washington, has had Bunny, a female Sheepadoodle, for a year. And in that time, Devine says she's introduced Bunny to more than 50 words by teaching her to press buttons that play words out loud.

York Dispatch | October 19, 2020

Dogs and cats learning to 'talk' through innovative soundboardHave you ever wanted to know exactly what your dog is thinking? Pet owners around the country are starting to get the answers, with help from a device teaching animals how to talk.

ABC10 News San Diego | September 2, 2020

Can you teach your dog to talk?A Tacoma woman is trying to do just that as millions watch online. #k5evening

King5 NBC | September 2, 2020

This very good dog can talk to her owner — Mashable Originals"Home, concerned, soon, poop, yes?"

Mashable | July 1, 2020

Pet Parents Are Training Their Puppies to “Talk” Using This Genius MethodIf you’ve ever wondered what your pets would say if they could talk, you’re not alone—speaking the same language as your furry friend would certainly make life a lot easier. Well, pet parents Nicole and Jonathan Brown wanted to figure out how to “talk” to their 10-month old Cockapoo, Polly, so they devised a system that actually showed her how to communicate with them—and you can try it, too.

Apartment Therapy | August 21, 2020

Tired of the People in Your Family? Some Are Teaching Their Dogs to TalkPet owners are using a system of buttons and recorded words to try to train their animals to communicate; ‘Later! Mad! Pets!’

The Wall Street Journal |
August 14, 2020

Dog uses a soundboard to communicate over 45 phrases to its ownersBunny has been trained since she was a puppy to speak using a soundboard with 45 phrases.

Yahoo! Life | July 15, 2020

This dog is learning how to talk — and nearly 2 million people are tuning inAlexis Devine has gotten a rare look into the mind of her puppy, Bunny, by using augmentative and alternative communication devices.

Today (NBC) | July 2, 2020

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