Smarter than You Think: Renowned Canine Researcher Puts Dogs' Intelligence on Par with 2-Year-old Human
American Psychological Association (APA)Although you wouldn't want one to balance your checkbook, dogs can count. They can also understand more than 150 words and intentionally deceive other dogs and people to get treats, according to psychologist and leading canine researcher Stanley Coren, PhD, of the University of British Columbia. He spoke Saturday on the topic "How Dogs Think" at the American Psychological Association's 117th Annual Convention.