Hunger for Words Talking Pet Essential Words Dog Toy

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At a Glance

  • Plastic
  • Rubber
  • All Lifestages

Details

  • Features an all-in-one pet vocabulary building set.
  • Made from durable plastic materials.
  • Features informative guides written by speech therapist and creator of the talking dog movement, Christina Hunger.
  • Requires AAA batteries (sold separately).
  • Specifically designed to help teach six different words using pre-recorded buttons.
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From the Inventor of Talking Pet Buttons

Teach your pet to talk with step-by-step guides written by Christina Hunger, author of “How Stella Learned to Talk.” These intuitive, pet-friendly teaching tools don’t just help pets learn to speak—they also help humans better understand their pets.

Original Buttons, Expert Advice!

The original talking pet buttons used by the founder of the talking pet movement, Hunger for Words buttons are easy to use and come with expert advice. Click Record, say the word, and watch your pet as they learn.

Pre-Recorded Essential Words

New to talking pet buttons? Try the Talking Pet Essential Words set, which comes with six pre-recorded buttons, including the most popular words like “walk,” “play,” “eat,” and more.

Ding-Dong! Outside!

Want another easy way to start? With the Hunger for Words Talking Pet Doorbell, you’ll always know when it’s time to go out! Record your own message or use the pre-recorded chime—training your dog has never been easier.

About Hunger for Words

Designed by Christina Hunger, the founder of the talking pet movement, and approved by Stella, the world’s first talking dog, Hunger for Words’ pet communication tools help you teach, track, and support your pet through every stage of learning.

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Questions & Answers

4 Customer Questions

Is it normal for the outside button to be a lot quieter and a deeper voice?

Answer by Mony • Mar 29, 2025
No

Can the recording be changed to something more appropriate for my dog?

Answer by Chewy • May 02, 2023
The buttons are pre-recorded and cannot be changed.

Has anyone tried using these with a cat yet?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 02, 2023
This set can be used with cats and other animals as small as 5 pounds.

Can you record your own voice?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 26, 2024
This kit comes with 6 prerecorded buttons that can not be overwritten.
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117 Customer Reviews

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Christina on Nov 13, 2025

Not loud enough

Finnegan loves his outside button and uses it regularly. It is loud enough that my husband and I can hear it in our main living area. I thought I was upgrading

Finnegan loves his outside button and uses it regularly. It is loud enough that my husband and I can hear it in our main living area. I thought I was upgrading the button but it turns out I wasn't. You can barely hear the word when it is on the floor. The speaker is under the button so no matter what you do, it will never be loud enough.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jane on Dec 24, 2025

.Letting your dog talk to you bottons

The price is great. I pay $100 for fewer bottons from Fluent. And theses larger buttins so are easier for my Boston to hit when he swats at them as he sometimes

The price is great. I pay $100 for fewer bottons from Fluent. And theses larger buttins so are easier for my Boston to hit when he swats at them as he sometimes does.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Courtney on Jan 9, 2026

Buttons too hard for my dog to press

Training booklet and icons on bucket great only returning because the buttons are too hard for my small dog to press

Training booklet and icons on bucket great only returning because the buttons are too hard for my small dog to press

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Angel on Nov 8, 2025

Outside and I love you

My pup’s favorite button was “outside.” He loves pressing it even though the door is open wide. It’s hilarious. It’s also really heart warming when he presses the

My pup’s favorite button was “outside.” He loves pressing it even though the door is open wide. It’s hilarious. It’s also really heart warming when he presses the “I love you” button. Worth the money

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Clyde on Sep 28, 2025

Required more patience than i have

loaded the batteries in "Love you". Than one was OK. Loaded the batteries in the one with the food bowl. Couldn't understand a word from that one. Lost interest

loaded the batteries in "Love you". Than one was OK. Loaded the batteries in the one with the food bowl. Couldn't understand a word from that one. Lost interest and never loaded batteries in the others. Tried giving them to a friend with a dog. She didn't want them, so I threw them away.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Ria on Sep 25, 2025

Thought my fur baby would get it the concept but was scared to touch them.

You'd have to have a genius dog or raise it up with these before they are going to bother with them. My dog is super smart but older. She didn't want anything to

You'd have to have a genius dog or raise it up with these before they are going to bother with them. My dog is super smart but older. She didn't want anything to with it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Isaiah on Nov 28, 2025

Good for beginners

The buttons do slide on hard floors but the dogs do use them and they last a long time.

The buttons do slide on hard floors but the dogs do use them and they last a long time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Liluis on Dec 31, 2025

Great for puppies

I love it. It helps me train my puppy with his first words

I love it. It helps me train my puppy with his first words

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Cat on Aug 20, 2025

Dog doesn’t understand accent

These technically work fine, but I didn’t realize you weren’t able to re-record or change the words and commands and our dog can’t understand the accent of the voice

These technically work fine, but I didn’t realize you weren’t able to re-record or change the words and commands and our dog can’t understand the accent of the voice recorded. Waited to long to return or I’d exchange them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marie on Sep 24, 2025

The idea of training my dog to work these and she does

Each one teaches our dog to use their paw on what they want , such as eat or outside .they are great and I’m going to buy more of these soon

Each one teaches our dog to use their paw on what they want , such as eat or outside .they are great and I’m going to buy more of these soon