People often think play is a simple way to burn off a dog’s extra energy. A quick game of fetch in the yard or tug-of-war in the living room is more than just fun. One of the most important things we ...

For generations, dog owners have joked that their pets listen in on conversations and seem to understand what people are saying in surprising ways. Now, new scientific studies show this idea is more ...

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A birthday gift became one of the most remarkable experiments in animal cognition. Chaser, a Border Collie from Spartanburg, ...

Close up portrait of a adorable purebred Border Collie dog looking aside raising up one of his front paws isolated over grey wall background with copy space. Funny ...

To be classified as a Gifted Word Learner, a dog must master a large and complex vocabulary of object names without formal training or explicit instruction. These dogs replicate a developmental ...