"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 ...

Dog intelligence is a fascinating topic - some breeds are famous for their quick learning, while others are known for their stubborn streaks. But is being "smart" the same as being easy to train?

Here are 9 things we know about what goes on inside their brain.

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 ...

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 ...

Internet users can't stop laughing after a dog owner said in a viral Reddit post that his dachshund, who is a very good boy, is also "not so smart," and a video shared with the post may explain why.