Pets can help lower anxiety and improve your quality of life.
Smart pets can help even more by adapting to your commands and giving you an intelligent companion.
Whether you like more traditional or obscure animals, there’s a pet out there to fit your needs.
This article will teach you about the smartest pets to own so you can stop wishing and go track down your next animal friend.
1. Dog
Dogs are a man’s best friend for a reason.
They’re very intelligent animals who love companionship.
You can train your dog to do all sorts of things. Dogs love the learning process and view training time as bonding they get to practice with you.
The smartest dog breeds are a Border Collie, German Shepherd, or Poodle. Keep this in mind the next time you go to an animal shelter or breeder.
2. Parrot
Polly want a dictionary?
Parrots are one of the smartest pets you can own. It’s also the only pet who will speak to you in your own language.
Parrots learn to imitate their owner’s phrases and sayings. They make beautiful, interesting pets.
3. Pig
A pig might fit in better in your yard than on your dinner table if you want a smart pet.
Pigs are smarter than dogs and can be taught to do the same tricks. Pigs can also be incredibly affectionate so get ready to pop the movie Babe into the DVD player and indulge in a cuddle session.
4. Horse
A horse is a big commitment, literally.
You have to find a stable for your horse and make sure it gets plenty of exercise.
But one advantage of having a horse as a pet is that they double as a form of transportation. If you live in a rural area, you might be able to get away with traveling only on horseback.
Horse are great communicators and can quickly adapt to your needs and requests.
5. Sugar Glider
Sugar gliders are very cute, albeit unconventional, pets.
They’re playful and curious and love to curl up in pouches or pockets. It’s important you handle your sugar glider often when you first get them so they become tame and used to human touch.
Sugar gliders are nocturnal so they’re the best bet for people who are night owls.
Don’t be surprised if you hear sugar glider noises in the middle of the night as this is when they’re most active.
Now You Know The Smartest Pets to Own
Now that you know the smartest pets to own, you might forgo a hamster or goldfish on your next trip to the pet store.
Any of the animals on this list would serve as a great companion for you. Just keep in mind that owning a pet takes a lot of time and effort.
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