Learn why yelling at your dog doesn't work and discover gentle training methods that build trust and reduce stress.

Like humans, some dogs are naturally smarter than others. While it’s hard to say that any one pup is guaranteed to be brilliant, there are certain dog breeds that are known to be geniuses in the 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 ...

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 ...

100 Smartest Dog Breeds in the World originally appeared on PetHelpful. If you're a prospective parent researching which types of dog breeds to adopt, intelligence is likely one of your most important ...

For most of us, the allure of a canine companion is the happy-go-lucky way they always greet us with a wagging tail and a friendly disposition. But, of course, like most animals and the human pet ...

The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before we learned agriculture and how to make our own tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine ...

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 ...

One easy way to start an argument is to announce that dogs are smarter than cats or vice versa. It seems that everybody has an opinion of our most familiar pets, yet it seems that few people have ...