The process is similar to how human babies learn that bowls and spoons are used to eat. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. We've long known that dogs are pretty smart. They may "picture" objects in their heads just like us, communicate with button boards, and can even understand fairly complicated words . They also appear to categorize objects by function, understanding how similar types of toys work, even if they don't look alike.

It is one of the most irritating toys ever made - and has been given a hi-tech makeover. The original Big Mouth Billy Bass infuriated many with its incessant flapping and singing. Now, it can lip sync to anything Alexa says, and even dance along to music. The original Big Mouth Billy Bass infuriated many with its incessant flapping and singing. Now, it can lip sync to anything Alexa says, and even dance along to music.

It is one of the most irritating toys ever made - and has been given a hi-tech makeover. The original Big Mouth Billy Bass infuriated many with its incessant flapping and singing. Now, it can lip sync to anything Alexa says, and even dance along to music. The original Big Mouth Billy Bass infuriated many with its incessant flapping and singing. Now, it can lip sync to anything Alexa says, and even dance along to music.