Smart dogs follow commands consistently. Test yours with basic cues like sit, stay, come, down.
Intelligent dogs remember tricks, routes, faces. Assess by teaching new skills and seeing if they stick.
Bright dogs figure out puzzles, doors, toys. Give yours a challenge to see their critical thinking.
Astute dogs understand gestures, barks, tones. Note how yours responds to nonverbal cues.
Clever dogs adjust to change. Observe how yours handles new environments, people, routines.
Smart dogs have strong instincts for tasks like herding, hunting, guarding. Match your dog's talents.
The smartest dogs are highly responsive to training. Check if yours is eager to learn.