How Stella Learned to Talk
24 June 2021
Imprint: Bluebird
Synopsis
'A wonderful book.' - Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
An instant New York Times bestseller
An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to 'talk' from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words.
When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her...
Details
24 June 2021
272 pages
9781529053876
Imprint: Bluebird
Reviews
A talented speech therapist who works with children, Christina Hunger trained her puppy to use words in a meaningful way. She was amazed that language learning in her dog was similar to that of a young child. The results speak for themselves. A wonderful book.Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
When we are open to the idea that communicating with another species is possible, and provide a language-enriched environment, we create the space for shared language and a deep connection. Christina has provided the key that unlocks this potential for all of us.Penny Patterson, PhD, president and research director of the Gorilla Foundation and Project Koko
This delightful book is a joy to read. But it also has an important message for the study of animal languages: When you think outside the box, you can come up with amazing results. Christina has shown that a dog has the cognitive capability to learn to use buttons as words and to formulate meaningful sentences. She also has very practical advice on how to teach your dog to do the same. I highly recommend this book.Con Slobodchikoff, PhD, author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals
A must-read for anyone who ever wished their dog could talk, Stella’s story will lift your spirits and inspire your soul. Christina Hunger takes us on an incredible journey of joy, discovery, and innovation that will forever change the relationship between dogs and their humans.Shari Robertson, PhD, CCC-SLP, former president of the American Speech and Hearing Association