SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The experiment began with a racquetball that has now been replaced many times. "Chaser! This is Blue," said John Pilley, a retired Wofford College psychology professor. "Blue," ...

Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Labrador Retriever are often praised for their intelligence—but do they really learn faster than other dogs? Canine cognition research ...

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 ...