People Are Teaching Dogs To Talk Using These Buttons
It's not telepathy, and no, you don't need a degree in speech pathology to talk to Fido. In fact, teaching a pet to use speech buttons is easier than it looks.
Several reviewers speak to actually having the experience Dr. Learn describes with their pets — using a doggone good speech button set deal on Amazon for under $30!
Before you write off speech buttons as too time-consuming or complicated, here's how they work:
While Bunny can string together complex sentences using multiple buttons, that level of communication comes from building a strong foundation over time.
Here's how to get started using the speech buttons at home.
But brace yourself: It'll take time!
Just remember to set boundaries, gently.
These buttons can be a net positive for deeper bonds. Speech buttons can deepen the bond between pets and people by creating a two-way channel for communication. 'This gives them a tool to participate more directly,' Dr. Learn notes.
If you're interested in starting a conversation with your pet, check out this basic set we found on Amazon that many reviewers say actually does help them communicate with their pets.
Try having a conversation with your dog and grab some of these speech buttons on Amazon. If you're hesitant about trying some for yourself, check out these promising reviews.
Get the 8-piece set from Amazon for $29.98.
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