Caring for a dog, as well as being cared for by a dog, can teach us a lot about patience and perspective taking. In particular, the empathy dimension in the Dognition Toolkit strives to show owners how their dogs read their emotions. This feedback can tell us a lot about how to communicate with our...
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New Research: Why Yawning Means I Love You
“What does my dog think about me?” is a question that many dog owners — including us — have wanted to know. The Dognition games use a large base of published academic research to give users enriching details on many aspects of their dog’s mind. A brand new study out of the University of Tokyo...
Continue reading...How has your dog surprised you?
When we adopted Teddy, the backstory we got about him was a little sketchy. Teddy had apparently belonged to a woman — one volunteer said she was elderly, one said she was younger — who mostly kept him outside. Or maybe she didn’t let him out enough. And was he brought in because the...
Continue reading...Bonding: From new dog to best friend
It’s funny to think that there was a time that Teddy, the furry love of my life, felt like a stranger to me. But he did for a while. I recently asked my wife Janie, “When did you know Teddy was, y’know, our dog?”
Continue reading...Keeping your dog stimulated on a rainy day
If your dog is anything like my dog Teddy, outdoor time is part of your daily routine. Few things in this world make Teddy happier than running outside and chasing down his favorite ball. Next to fetch, Teddy’s other love is going for a nice walk. Teddy’s walks aren’t just good for his body; the...
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