Highly intelligent dogs are admired for their ability to learn commands quickly and adapt to complex situations in everyday life. However, intelligence in dogs is often linked to independence and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all think that our dog is the best and brightest at everything they do—and that’s exactly how it should be! But have you ever ...

When your dog reaches out toward the wall, that’s an automatic reflex—like when a doctor taps your knee and your leg jerks ...

The new challenge measures a dog's intelligence through exercises designed to assess memory, problem-solving and reasoning ...

Some dogs just get it—where you left the treats, how to unlock a gate, or which toy is “Mr. Squeaky.” A great memory is how certain breeds thrive in demanding roles, from search-and-rescue to ...

There are some dogs that just seem to understand everything you say. You know, the ones who pick up a new trick in minutes and are always ready for a new challenge? Who sometimes seem to intuit your ...

Canine behavioural specialist, Will Atherton has warned that 'super smart' breeds are rarely a good choice for new owners - ...

Dogs aren't exactly known for being brainiacs. That's more a cat's domain. But a recent study found that there's one sign your dog is more intelligent than most, and it's a pretty surprising skill. It ...

I was startled to see a headline in the Los Angeles Times Newspaper that read "Are dogs getting dumber? Swedish researcher says yes." Apparently this article was triggered by a report published in the ...

At a recent neighborhood gathering I found myself chatting with a woman who told me, "Dogs are really smart. My dog Robbie can read my moods better than my eight-year-old son Steven." Her part of the ...