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Meet Stella, the dog that "talks"

Meet Stella, the dog that "talks"

349.1K viewsMay 2, 2021

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A speech pathologist taught her dog Stella to 'speak'

A speech pathologist taught her dog Stella to 'speak'

1.5M viewsNov 8, 2019

Christina Hunger - Hunger for Words - Interspecies Communication - How Stella Learned To Talk

Christina Hunger - Hunger for Words - Interspecies Communication - How Stella Learned To Talk

10.1K viewsMay 4, 2021

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How to teach your dog to ‘talk’

How to teach your dog to ‘talk’

15K viewsMay 4, 2021

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Can Dogs Talk? 🐕 💬 A Deep Dive with Christina Hunger & Federico Rossano | NOVA | PBS

Can Dogs Talk? 🐕 💬 A Deep Dive with Christina Hunger & Federico Rossano | NOVA | PBS

17.6K views8 months ago

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Interview with speech therapist Christina Hunger about new documentary CAN DOGS TALK on NOVA Feb. 4

Interview with speech therapist Christina Hunger about new documentary CAN DOGS TALK on NOVA Feb. 4

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Woman Taught Her Dog Stella How to Talk! Find out How!

Woman Taught Her Dog Stella How to Talk! Find out How!

40.1K viewsMay 13, 2021

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'Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training'

2.2K viewsSep 24, 2025

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This is the last thing you want to happen when teaching your dog to talk: you only start with the words “outside” or “treat” and they learn to think that every button from then on means outside or treat. You can eliminate that confusion from the beginning by giving your dog exposure to more words. Start with 4-6 instead. Why 4-6? Well, it’s manageable for you, manageable for your dog, but also gives them a variety of vocabulary to observe throughout their day. This is one of the best ways to gro

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Stella the dog learned to 'talk' and she will change the way you think about pets l GMA

2.9M viewsMay 4, 2021

YouTubeGood Morning America

Speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, decided to teach her puppy to speak using an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device and the results have been astonishing. https://cbsn.ws/3ueQVWZ | CBS Sunday Morning

481.3K viewsMay 2, 2021

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Hunger for Words Talking Pet Overview

931 viewsSep 24, 2024

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Woman teaches her dog to communicate in 'If Dogs Could Talk'

3.5K viewsMay 2, 2021

How a speech pathologist is teaching her dog to 'speak'

Christina Hunger Instructs How to Teach Your Dog to Talk

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Language isn’t the same as conditioning! Some skeptics of the talking dog movement like to claim that dogs are simply being conditioned to use certain buttons – like it’s a trick they might learn. But this video of Stella is a powerful reminder that dogs are capable of expressing language skills. When I asked her if she wanted to go outside or eat, she responded “Come yes park.” Had Stella been operating off of conditioning, she would only have been able to use her “outside” or “eat” buttons. In

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Meet Stella, the dog that "talks" by pressing buttons 🐕

116.4K viewsNov 15, 2019

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This morning’s update on the Baby Talking Dog saga: Stella sat right next to me as we watched Max explore the “All done” and “Where” buttons. She didn’t seem bothered, just observant. After he finished, I told Stella that Max was trying her buttons. Smarty Stella walked over and said “All done where” the EXACT words Max was exploring!!! Do you think Max is imitating Stella who is now imitating Max? 🤯🤯 Or do you think Stella was commenting to me something along the lines of “Yeah he said all do

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Hearing your talking dog tell you what makes them happy is one of life’s great treasures 😊. Which made this conversation from the other day very special. One of Stella’s favorite parts of the day is when Max comes home from daycare and we all walk around the park together. A couple minutes after Jake left to pick Max up, Stella said “Jake.” When I told her he was getting Max, Stella immediately knew what that meant! She responded “Where? Happy outside.” Fast forward 5 minutes, when Jake and Max

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Dogs & peanut butter: a love story. A few years ago, we started giving Stella a @kongcompany with peanut butter whenever we’d leave her behind at the house. It quickly become her favorite treat! Now, when she sees us getting ready to go she’ll proactively ask for “play bye eat.” Play = the Kong Bye = she knows we’re leaving Eat = peanut buttery goodness But here’s the kicker: she also uses this phrase when she thinks we’ve been home too long 😂. It’s her little way of saying she’s ready for some

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Let the fun begin…! For months Max has been watching Stella and us use her buttons, and now he is mobile enough to explore them himself! Is “babbling” like this the very first step in Max learning to use Stella’s buttons as words? What do you think? I am very intrigued to see how this all plays out & what will come next…stay tuned!!! #hunger4words #talkingdogbuttons #baby #aac | Christina Hunger

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'STELLA', the dog that COMMUNICATES with its owners through BUTTONS

217.1K viewsNov 13, 2019

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How This Dog Learned to Talk

5.9M viewsNov 9, 2019

YouTubeInside Edition

Black Stars (From The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping - The Album) (Official Music Video)

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Christina Hunger on Instagram: "Background commentary by my 3-year-old, in case you weren’t sure who our dog is 😅 Stella said her name, then “outside,” and walked straight to the door. Sometimes she asks us to “come” with her, but this time she was ready for a solo trip to the yard. Words help Stella clarify these small preferences throughout her daily routines, whether she wants time alone outside or wants her family to join her. Just like us, dogs have different preferences depending on the m

357K views11 months ago

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Christina Hunger on Instagram: "Kid meal time = best time of the day 😅 #hunger4words #talkingdog #buttontraining #aic #dogvideos"

158.4K views9 months ago

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Speech pathologist Christina Hunger realized her new puppy, Stella, was showing signs of wanting to communicate with her. What she discovered is starting a new movement of "talking" dogs. 🐶 https://gma.abc/2ZzRteQ | Good Morning America

1.7M viewsMay 4, 2021

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Christina Hunger on Instagram: "Talking dog buttons came from my passion for AAC (communication devices that give people with speech and language challenges a way to say words). If there’s one thing I wish everyone knew, it’s that communication devices exist, and they can completely change the lives of people with significant speech and language challenges. No matter someone’s age, cognitive abilities, or physical needs, there are AAC solutions that can help them say words, share their thoughts,

155.4K viewsOct 22, 2025

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Teach your dog to "TALK" using buttons | First Step: TEACH DOG TO PRESS BUTTON

180.2K viewsAug 6, 2020

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Christina Hunger on Instagram: "Stella doesn’t just listen to the plans…she adds herself to them! I love how buttons help turn our everyday routines into opportunities for communication and connection. Sometimes Stella likes to come with us, and sometimes she likes to stay home and rest. Either way, she can let us know 🐶💬 #hunger4words #buttontraining #yourdogcantalk #talkingdogbuttons #dogvideos #aic #dogmom"

113.3K viewsAug 25, 2025

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How Stella the Dog Learned to Communicate Effectively

345.3K viewsOct 16, 2022

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TRAIN YOUR DOG TO TALK WITH BUTTONS // how to teach your dog to talk using canine AAC

22.6K viewsJun 9, 2021

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Christina Hunger on Instagram: "We all gotta dream big 😅 What fictional character do you want to be? Or what unconventional advice do you give yourself? #hunger4words #aic #talkingdog"

88.6K views9 months ago

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I Changed My Dog’s Talking Buttons and He Immediately Had Opinions

1.7K views3 months ago

YouTubeTheBeagLife

As seen on CBS Sunday Morning! The book How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger is on sale now. | William Morrow

29.7K viewsMay 5, 2021

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What if your dog could actually talk to you? I’m Christina Hunger, speech-language pathologist and founder of the Talking Dog Movement. I created the first-ever talking pet buttons to teach my dog Stella how to communicate — and now over 2 million pets are using this method to speak with their humans. 💬 Whether your pet wants to say “outside,” “play,” or “I love you,” it’s possible — and easier than you think. Tap Learn More to see how you can start today with one of our 3 best-selling Talking

5.1K viewsMay 18, 2025

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Christina Hunger and Stella answer NOVA’s question ‘Can Dogs Talk?’ in new documentary

Pet Buttons That Will Change How You See Animal Intelligence

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YouTubePet Inner Monologue

If you want your dog to talk, you need this book

52 views11 months ago

YouTubeCharlotte Lehman

How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger

1.2K viewsMay 6, 2021

YouTubeWilliam Morrow

Why Does My Cat Try To Communicate With Me (The Real Truth) #shorts

430 views5 months ago

YouTubeFeline Clues

Keagan has been using his starter kit of words from Hunger for words really well! We started this after reading the book by Christina Hunger, called How Stella Learned to Talk. I added a few more words to try! Recently we were stuck late at my job cause there was a sick pet. Unfortunately I was not able to get it all, but the said “walk walk” then “eat eat” and then “walk walk”. He wanted to leave and go home and eat his dinner so badly but we couldn’t since I had to close. I am very impressed a

115 viewsJan 29, 2023

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Exciting news!!! Hunger for Words’ Talking Pet Starter Set is now available AT WALMART! 🎉🤯🎉 Before anybody else knew about my work with Stella, I dreamt that someday other speech therapists would teach their own dogs to talk too. Never in my wildest dreams did I envision my work making it to the shelves of the largest retail store in the world, ready for pet owners everywhere to incorporate AAC into their homes and teach their pets to use words! Thank you all SO much for your incredible suppo

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I see so much in common between my toddler son and my dog Stella every day. Take this for example. After coming in from the back yard this morning, Stella marched to her board and said “All done outside. Eat.” She was telling me the first part of her day (going outside) was finished, and now it was time for her breakfast. Toddlers sequence events in much the same way! It’s how they begin to make sense of their routines and vocalize their experiences to others. The big difference, of course, is t

28 viewsJun 3, 2024

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Stellar self-awareness ✨ This interaction was the first time I observed Stella saying “cry” to talk about her own whining rather than our baby crying! It’s always an exciting time seeing Stella generalize concepts and learn to use words in new ways 🐶🧠 #hunger4words #stella #buttontraining #dogsofinstagram #talkingdog | Christina Hunger

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Stella knows what she wants!#hunger4words #talkingpets #talkingdog | Christina.Hunger

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Such a sweet girl 💜 How does your dog react when you or a loved one is sick? Tell me below!👇🏼 #hunger4words #stella #buttontraining #dogvideos | Christina Hunger

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While I was eating lunch, Stella commented “Now eat.” 🍽 This little observation may not seem like much at first, but by providing the space for your dog to simply point out what’s going on in their environment, you’re allowing them to express themselves in the moment with something they find notable. So, while a routine lunch at home may not be the most newsworthy thing to us, our dogs evolved to be watchful guardians and caretakers, making them more sensitive to their surroundings. So, to them

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While Jake and I were debating between taking Stella for a walk and playing in the yard, Stella weighed in with her opinion. After Stella said “Want outside” I told her we were either going for a walk or going to play, then asked what she thought. Stella turned around, walked back to her board, and said “Come come play.” Giving options is a great way to include your learner in the decision making process AND to work on language. In her earlier stages of learning, Stella would have needed me to m

15 viewsMar 6, 2023

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🐶 What if your dog could actually talk? 👩‍⚕️ I’m Christina Hunger, speech-language pathologist and founder of the Talking Dog Movement. I created the first-ever talking pet buttons to help my dog, Stella, communicate. Now, over 2 million pets are speaking to their humans. 💬 From “outside” to “play,” real words like “I love you” are just a button away. ❤️ | Hunger for Words

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Rain, rain, go away ☔️ What do you and your dog do on a rainy day? Stella seems to be taking this one ok – she came over and plopped down on the ground next to me after I gave her the bad news. Sorry to rain on your parade, girl! 💔 #hunger4words #stella #bestwoof | Christina Hunger

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Video How to teach your dog to ‘talk’

The little slip after using her button 🥺 Thank you @sunshine.the.lab for showing us all your first word 💜 #hunger4words #chocolatelab #chocolatelabsofinstagram #chocolatelabrador #chocolatelabpuppy #chocolatelabpuppy #chocolatelaboftheday #chocolatelabradors #labradorretriever | Christina Hunger

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The sun came out after a rainy stretch and Stella immediately said “Want play outside.” ☀️🐶 What can I say – the girl has her priorities straight! Hopefully everyone is able to get outside with their pups and soak up some sunshine! | Christina Hunger

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Don’t leave without me! Dogs are so great at picking up on routine activities and using cues from their environment to figure out what’s happening. After I put my coat and shoes on and got Max’s stroller out, Stella knew we were getting ready to leave & she wanted to come too! Stella said “Bye come.” After I responded saying “Yes Stella come bye” she checked in with me, said “Want come,” and nudged Max’s stroller. In case that wasn’t enough for me to understand, she sat right on my foot ensuring

213 viewsJan 10, 2023

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Meet Stella, the dog that "talks"

CBS News Sunday Morning:Meet Stella, the dog that "talks"

When your dog calls you over just to say “Love you” 😭😭 It doesn’t get much sweeter than this! If you’re ready to start teaching your own dog to talk or to expand their vocabulary, check out our HUGE Black Friday sale happening now! #hunger4words #talkingdog #loveyou #cutedog | Christina Hunger

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Stella was not impressed with me this morning 😂 You know those mornings when you’re pulled in a million directions at once? I was having one of those and Stella’s breakfast became collateral damage in the battle for my attention. The girl knew I was forgetting something, so she made sure to ask me the all-important question: “where is my breakfast!?!?” On it, Stella! 🫡 | Christina Hunger

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Look who’s ready for more! Stella was standing next to boxes of her extra buttons, then said “Want.” After I asked what she wanted, she responded, “Look love you.” She then nudged & sniffed the box and looked back to me again. I love hearing Stella’s thoughts about her buttons, and seeing her use words gestures to communicate about them. Back when Stella didn’t have as many words, she would often stand in the middle of her board whining and making strange word combinations. This was always one o

123 viewsAug 17, 2022

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No sleeping in on Stella’s watch! 🧐 When Jake and Max were still asleep half an hour later than usual, Stella said “bed,” whined, then looked up the staircase for them. Dogs have a finely tuned sense of time & routine, so this is Stella’s way of telling me something is off. And even though this was a cute, harmless exchange, Stella’s ability to communicate in such a detailed manner using her buttons is an important tool for both of us. It allows me to understand what’s on her mind or what has h

135 viewsApr 12, 2024

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Stella keeps track of upcoming events! ⏰ About 2 hours before our typical park trip, Stella walked to her board and said “Soon yes park.” I love how she started reminding me hours before and let me know how she was thinking about our upcoming activity. I remember being told not to worry about leaving Stella when she was younger because “dogs don’t have any sense of the future or past, only the present.” When Stella started spontaneously using words in sequential order to talk about what had just

129 viewsSep 6, 2023

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Love these little family chats! 🐶👶🏼🗣️ When Stella said “Want outside” I repeated it for Max. Then when I responded “Yes we can go out, where do you want to go?” Stella summarized my words too! (“Bye yes yes where?”) 😂 It’s so impressive how Stella observes my communication patterns & joins right in! #hunger4words #talkingdog #talkingdogbuttons #smartdog #aic #dogsofinstagram #dogandbaby #interspeciescommunication | Christina Hunger

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When we had finished eating lunch and were sitting at the table talking for a little while, Stella walked to her board and asked “Now what?” When I asked Stella what she wanted to do, she responded “Yes. Play outside.” Stella’s words show how she wants to know what’s happening with her day too. I love that she gets a say in our plan, and can express when she wants to know what’s going on! #hunger4words #talkingdog #stella #dogsofinstagram #buttoncommunication #buttontraining #aic #talkingdogbutt

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Dog Learns to Talk Using Special Soundboard Her Human Made

Happy Thanksgiving from Hunger for Words! 🐶 🖲️ Thank you all SO much for supporting our journey over these last 5 years🙏🏼 I can’t thank you enough for making my dream of bringing awareness to augmentative communication a reality by supporting Stella’s and my story, sharing with friends and family, and teaching your own pets how to communicate with words. I believe the more people who see and appreciate this work, the more society will understand that all types of voices matter and have somet

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#FeatureFriday 🤩🤩 Today I’m thrilled to introduce you all to a TALKING COW!!! @normathecow Norma lives at @goatswithhornsanimalsanctuary in Arizona and has learned to talk over the past 2 years thanks to a dedicated volunteer, Sky. In this video, Norma told Sky that her sister Nala wanted food! According to Sky, Norma’s favorite word is “food” and Sky’s favorite learning throughout their communication journey has been how Norma uses the word “goat” to mean “annoying.” Sky shared that “Norma wa

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Column: A daughter and her ‘talking dog’ make Aurora dad proud

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