The Talk is a daytime talk show that airs on CBS, and it does not feature any specific dog as a regular cast member. However, the hosts of the show have occasionally brought their own dogs onto the show as guests. For example, Natalie Morales brought her dog, a Beagle-Hound mix named Daisy, onto the show in 2019.
Who is the dog that can talk?
The dog that can talk is Bunny, an internet-famous sheepadoodle who has 6.5 million followers on TikTok. Bunny is part of a research project by UC San Diego into animal cognition and communication, and is able to communicate with her humans by using a custom soundboard that her mom, Christina Hunger, created. This soundboard contains various buttons that Bunny can press to communicate her needs and feelings, allowing her to ‘speak’ with her humans.
How did Bunny the dog learn to talk?
Bunny is a sheepadoodle who has reportedly learned to understand and communicate using 92 words. Her owner, Alexis Devine, has been teaching her to use an assistive technology device known as a sound board. This device consists of a series of programmed buttons which Bunny can press to communicate with her family. Devine has been using this method of training, combined with traditional methods of teaching and positive reinforcement, to help Bunny learn to understand and communicate. Additionally, she has been inspired by the work of speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger and has been following Hunger’s research into animal communication.
What kind of dog is Bunny?
Bunny is a sheepadoodle, which is a cross between a poodle and an Old English Sheepdog. She is 15 months old and has gone viral on social media for her ability to use buttons to “speak”.
Do those dog buttons actually work?
While some dogs may appear to be using buttons to communicate their desires, it is still unclear if they are really understanding the concept behind the buttons or if they are just pressing the buttons randomly. Studies have shown that dogs are capable of learning to associate certain buttons with certain behaviors, however it is still unknown whether they are truly understanding the concept of communication or just being rewarded for pressing the buttons. Further research is needed to determine if these buttons are truly providing a means of communication for dogs.