"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to adopting a dog, some potential pet owners make intelligence a priority. A smart dog ...

Canine behavior experts reveal subtle clues that prove your dog’s intelligence goes far beyond basic commands.

"Winter passed the test by putting her paws out right away; it felt like a proud, funny moment for us," the owner told ...

Pet parents often enjoy testing their dogs’ intelligence, whether through puzzle toys, training challenges, or viral trends that promise insight into how canines think. While these moments are usually ...

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 ...

Is your dog an escape artist? Can he find the treat bag, no matter where it's hidden? Don't be mad—be proud of his high intelligence! How smart are dogs? Well most pups can be taught to obey some ...

Dogs have spent thousands of years evolving alongside us—and thanks to natural selection and selective breeding, they’ve become pros at reading our emotions. A slight change in our tone, a raised ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: I recently adopted Sophie, a 1-year-old standard poodle, who has an ...

Owning a pet can be a rewarding experience, but it can also come with challenges. In celebration of National Pet Day on 4/11, here are 10 home pet products that can help make dog (or cat) parenting ...

How smart are dogs? Those of us who are dog owners likely think that our pets are pretty darn smart. One problem, however, is that we tend to anthropomorphize our pets – meaning we ascribe human ...