The study indicates that dogs trained with soundboard buttons can understand specific recorded words like 'play' and 'outside' contextually, responding appropriately without cues.
Federico Rossano, the senior author, emphasized that this research is a first step in assessing if dogs truly comprehend their actions when they press the buttons.
Many everyday people have trained their dogs to use these soundboards, often documenting and sharing their experiences on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Though intriguing, scientists caution against interpreting button presses as actual communication, as dogs frequently respond to visual and verbal cues rather than independently expressing intent.
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