Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...

When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

Researchers at the Family Dog Project of Eötvös Loránd University have designed a tool to investigate the social dynamics of cohabiting family dogs. Their results are published in Animal Cognition.

Source: SC Psychological Enterprises Ltd. I was recently attending an online conference focused on dog behavior and dog training. One of the speakers contended, "It has been shown that dogs can learn ...

Domestic dogs exhibit a rich array of cognitive social skills that underpin their unique relationship with humans. These skills encompass sensitivity to human vocal cues, comprehension of gestures and ...