🐶 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
0:34
🐶 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
383 viewsJun 10, 2025
FacebookHunger for Words
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,
0:35
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,
146.4K views1 year ago
Instagramhunger4words
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
4:35
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
FacebookGood Morning America
Site Maintenance
0:58
Site Maintenance
20.6K viewsJun 1, 2021
TikTokripleysbelieveitornot
How Stella the Dog Learned to Communicate Effectively
0:56
How Stella the Dog Learned to Communicate Effectively
345.3K viewsOct 16, 2022
TikTokplanet_peterson
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
1:18
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
May 6, 2024
FacebookChristina Hunger
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
0:59
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
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:49
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
7 viewsJun 9, 2023
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:47
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
Apr 20, 2023
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:23
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
5 viewsMar 28, 2024
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:22
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
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:42
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
10 viewsJan 18, 2024
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:52
Stella knows what she wants!#hunger4words #talkingpets #talkingdog | Christina.Hunger
192 viewsJan 22, 2024
FacebookChristina.Hunger
0:37
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
Apr 18, 2023
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:53
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
FacebookChristina Hunger
1:00
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
327 viewsOct 27, 2023
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:08
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
282 viewsMar 21, 2024
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:28
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
May 14, 2024
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:16
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
Apr 24, 2024
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:56
Dogs are sometimes afraid of talking buttons 😢. And as a dog mom or dog dad, your first job is to make sure your pup feels safe and secure in your home. So, what can you do to ensure the wellbeing of your dog while still teaching them to talk using buttons? Try this 5 stage introduction process. Each stage is designed to create a heightened sense of familiarity and comfort. As you move through each stage, your dog will grow to trust them (and you), allowing you to carry on with your normal teac
2.1K viewsMay 10, 2024
FacebookHunger for Words
0:10
#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
47 viewsSep 1, 2023
FacebookChristina Hunger
0:28
Check out Christina Koutsogeorgi (aka JuannaX) singing "Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog in our latest cover video! 🌟 This is one of the first videos featuring our brand-new T-shirt merch. Huge thanks to Mega Sales and the owner Avramopoulos Nikolaos for their excellent cooperation! 🙌 Ευχαριστούμε πολύ! 🙏 Grab your own Scipheord T-shirt here: scipheord.bandcamp.com #HungerStrikeCover #TempleOfTheDog #JuannaX #Scipheord #NewMusic #CoverSong #BandcampMerch #SupportArtists | Scipheord Product
227 viewsJul 23, 2024
FacebookScipheord Productions
#dogs #dogtok #deafdogsoftiktok #rescuedog #rescueanimals #dogsoftiktok #dogcommunity #adorable #shower #pettok #animalsoftiktok #dogmom #dogmomlife #funnytiktok
200.3K viewsDec 29, 2024
TikTokchristina_chloe333
0:11
Play pray for me shelter dad am so in pain with mental illness and pray for me #cute #dog #dogsofinstagram #cat #puppy #dogs #dogstagram #instadog #doglover #animals #pets #dogoftheday #animal #catlover #petstagram #adorable #doglovers #petsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #puppies #ilovemydog #cutie #instapet #sleep #of #doggy #doglove #lovedogs #petlovers #instapuppy | Shirtlove Elephants Trust
10.2K viewsJul 1, 2025
FacebookShirtlove Elephants Trust
1:35
Christina Kirkman with Dog: Photos, Toys & Rare Beauty Links
2.5M views1 month ago
TikTokchristinakirkman
0:14
All jokes, plenty of Grandpa Hernan to go around. 6 Grandkids and 6 granddogs ❤️ @hernanhernandezltdn @lostigresdelnorte #dogs #latina #fypシ #foryou #perro
4.2M viewsAug 27, 2023
TikToklunaandxtina
0:10
Strange Dog Behavior: Crossing Legs While Sitting
3.3M viewsJan 4, 2022
TikTokchristinacatherin86
4:16
Nervous dog day ❤️‍🩹 #doggrooming #dog #cockapoo #rescuedog #dayinmylife
120K views4 weeks ago
TikTokchristina.the.doggroomer
0:41
#fatherdaughterlove #viral #foryou #dad #babymonster
425.9K views9 months ago
TikTokella_man_christina
0:21
Funny Mom Attempts to Imitate Dad's Response
483.5K viewsFeb 25, 2025
TikTokchristinadhurston
See more
Static thumbnail place holder