Your dog has a lot to say.
Discover how your dog can learn to communicate with our Talking Pet products! Created by the speech-language pathologist who pioneered dog-button communication.
Discover how your dog can learn to communicate with our Talking Pet products! Created by the speech-language pathologist who pioneered dog-button communication.
Research shows dogs understand many of the words you say to them. Our innovative buttons give dogs a way to say words back by simply pressing the button that contains the word they want to communicate. It’s not a trick—it’s real communication backed by research and designed by a speech-language pathologist.
Watch Stella communicate using the Talking Pet products that started it all. See firsthand how button communication goes beyond simple requests to reveal the complex thoughts and observations that dogs have always wanted to share.
Give your dog a way to express what gestures and barks alone can't communicate.
Learning words provides enrichment that helps dogs focus and engage their minds in positive ways.
Discover thoughts and observations you never knew your dog had and better understand their needs.
Our comprehensive Talking Pet line includes buttons and accessories designed for every stage of your dog's communication journey and every type of dog owner.
Learn directly from Christina through our virtual training sessions, where you'll get personalized guidance and expert support to help your dog communicate with words.
Access frequently asked questions, blog articles, and expert support—everything you need to understand the science and master the methodology.
Working with non-verbal children who used communication devices, speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger recognized that her dog Stella displayed the same pre-verbal milestones as toddlers learning to talk. This sparked a visionary question: “If dogs can understand words we say to them, why can’t they say words back to us?”
Dog Trainer & Host of Zak George's Dog Training Revolution
Every dog owner has wondered: What is my dog thinking? New York Times bestselling author and speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger teaches you how to give your dog a voice through button communication, providing a window into their daily thoughts and feelings.
Even dogs! Your pet has thoughts, feelings, and observations they’re already trying to communicate through barking and body language. With our proven button system, you’ll finally understand what they’ve been saying all along.
Dogs of all ages, breeds, and personalities have successfully learned button communication—from anxious rescues to senior dogs to independent breeds.
Dogs quickly move beyond basic needs to express complex thoughts like "outside happy" when they see their leash or "love you morning" during cuddle time.
You might be surprised when your dog starts commenting on the weather, asking about family members, or sharing feelings you never knew they had.
Teaching your dog to communicate with buttons is simpler than you think. Our step-by-step system guides you through the entire process, from first button press to complex conversations.
Start with our Essential Words or Starter Set, designed specifically for different learning styles and dog personalities.
Use our speech therapy-based teaching methods to model words consistently and help your dog make the connection.
Before long your dog will be using buttons independently to express their thoughts, needs, and feelings clearly.
Teach your dog the essentials with 6 pre-recorded buttons, a high-quality durable mat, & instructions written by Christina, the creator of the Talking Dog Movement!
Teach your dog the essentials with 6 pre-recorded buttons, a high-quality durable mat, & instructions written by Christina, the creator of the Talking Dog Movement!
Christina Hunger’s NYT Bestselling memoir chronicles her groundbreaking journey in teaching her dog Stella to communicate with words.
A step-by-step guide on how to give your dog a voice through button communication, providing a window into their daily thoughts, requests, and feelings.
President and Research Director
Gorilla Foundation and Project Koko
Author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals
Recent research from UC San Diego validates our pioneering work, confirming that dogs using our button system understand the words they're saying and create meaningful multi-word combinations. This provides concrete evidence that our speech therapy-based approach produces genuine communication, not just trained responses.
Leading animal behaviorists, veterinarians, and speech-language pathologists have studied our methodology and recommend our comprehensive approach to dog-button communication. Their professional endorsement confirms what thousands of families have experienced: our system works because it's built on proven language development principles.
Seven specialized communication tools, each crafted for different learning phases and dog owner preferences to ensure success at every step.
Get one-on-one training with Christina herself through virtual sessions that provide expert coaching tailored to your dog's specific needs and progress.
Find answers to your questions, explore teaching techniques for each developmental stage, and connect with our supportive community.
