Whoops looks like I melted the dog in front of the woodstove. #scoterthedog #dogsofmastodon

@bsletten @KNS Thanks, Loki and your humans.

I do, indeed, need a break this weekend.

Also, Jellybean says, “This is what relaxing looks like in my house.”

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Taken together, the results demonstrate that GWL dogs can learn new object labels just by overhearing interactions, regardless of whether the dogs are active participants in the interactions or passive listeners—much like what has been observed in young children around a year-and-a-half old.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/these-dogs-eavesdrop-on-their-owners-to-learn-new-words/

#dogsofmastodon #dogs

These dogs eavesdrop on their owners to learn new words

“Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviors strikingly similar to those of young children.”...

Ars Technica
Charlie wants a treat and is trying to convince me that I should give him all of them #labsofmastodon #dogsofmastodon #dog #puppyeyes #poorpitifulboy
I think Lucy had a good time today. I know I did.
#southmountain #dogsofmastodon

Loki hopes you’re ok and have a great weekend. He thinks you need a break.

Pic by @KNS.

#weekend #dogs #dogsofmastodon #norwichterrier #norwichterriersofmastodon

Someone is sleepy 😴 #Dachshund #DogsOfMastodon #Dogs