Dog Figures Out How to Call Mom at Work and Has a Lot to Say

Some dogs wait by the window when they miss their favorite person, but Aly the Bichon has discovered a much more direct way to stay in touch. The spirited little Bichon has always been full of personality, and thanks to a set of communication buttons, she now has another way to make her feelings known. She can ask for things, share what is on her mind, and even reach out when she is feeling lonely. Her most surprising use of the system, however, happens when her mom is away at work. Credit: TikTok Aly the Bichon learned to use buttons that play recorded words and phrases when pressed. Over time, she became comfortable using them for all sorts of everyday requests. She might ask to go with her mom to get the mail or make it clear that a treat sounds like a very good idea. She also uses the buttons to communicate how she is feeling, giving her family another way to understand what she wants in the moment. Then Aly’s mom introduced a button with a very different purpose. It allowed Aly to call her while she was away at work. She did not know whether Aly would understand how to use it or what would happen once the button was available. It did not take long for the little Bichon to show...