Mind[edit]
The dog has a predisposition to exhibit a social intelligence that is uncommon in the animal world.[18][45] Dogs demonstrate a theory of mind by engaging in deception, including one example where a dog hid a stolen treat by sitting on it until the rightful owner of the treat left the room.[18] Although this could have been accidental, it suggests that the thief understood that the treat's owner would be unable to find the treat if it were out of view