When Casaundra played Dognition with her dog Winnie and found out she was a ‘Socialite’ with unusually high empathy scores, Casaundra realized Winnie might have something special to share. ‘Knowing that her empathy scores were off the charts motivated me to pursue our volunteer work as a therapy dog team.’ Winnie was found at a puppy...
Continue reading...Why you make such a great scientist
When Dognition first launched, many people wondered if people at home could collect data of the same quality as researchers in a laboratory. Three years later, the answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’ Dognition is the biggest citizen science project on dog cognition in the world. Over 47,000 people have taken part in Dognition, and on...
Continue reading...New podcast ‘DogSmarts’ with Dr. Brian Hare
Dr. Brian Hare has a new podcast that launches today! ‘DogSmarts’ is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND, the podcast has six episodes that explore the rich mental lives and cognitive abilities of our canine companions. Like, how do lost dogs find their way home? Why do we love our dogs so much? How...
Continue reading...Mindfulness and your dog
This month we have been thinking about ways we could be more mindful with our dogs. Technology has become so much a part of our lives, that it is hard to switch off. The time we used to spend just walking our dogs in the morning or evening has turned into a multitasking opportunity for...
Continue reading...Do dogs get bored?
By Victoria Stillwell There is an epidemic sweeping across the nation and it’s having a devastating effect on our dogs’ wellbeing. It’s a disease called boredom and many of our domestic dogs are at risk. Boredom and inactivity contributes to destructive behaviors such as chewing, house soiling, excessive barking and other anxiety-based behaviors. Dogs that...
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