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What questions would you ask your pet?
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Think of at least 3 disadvantages to having a pet that can use language.
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To what extension do you think pet owners might be overestimating their pets' communication skills?
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What are some reasons are given for people wanting to take part in the They Can Talk project? 
Strengthen their emotional connection with their pets, enrich their animals’ day-to-day lives or because owners themselves were bored during lockdowns.
How do Bunny and Billi use the buttons differently?
Billi uses fewer buttons and creates mostly one-word messages. She takes longer than dogs to construct multi-word messages.
How well do you think Bunny’s use of language fits this definition?
Students’ own opinions, but Bunny shares feelings (a hurt paw) and memories (a dream). 
What are two ways to use language that researchers consider “human-like”?
Sharing emotions and referring to memories of previous events. 
How do researchers make sure that the information they receive from pet owners is accurate?
They ask pet owners to film their pets and they also visit them at home.
What’s the history behind the project that Devine and Bunny are part of?
The project was originally inspired by the work of a speech and language specialist who worked with people who used buttons to communicate. 
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