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Every dog is smart in their own way—but some really are one paw ahead. Training often feels easier and more fun with these dogs, and that’s no accident. As Nicole Ellis, a certified professional dog ...

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 ...

Intelligence in dogs is a remarkable trait that fascinates owners and trainers alike. Some breeds stand out for their problem ...

I’m always impressed by the logic that grades dogs on an intelligence scale, because it seems obvious to me such scales are more about dogs doing what the person making the scale wants than anything.

Your dog may understand far more than you realize. When you say the word “ball,” your pet isn’t just responding to a command.