# Dognition > Discover your dog's unique cognitive profile with science-based games and expert analysis from Dr. Brian Hare and the world's leading canine scientists. Dognition is a citizen-science platform that helps dog owners understand how their dogs think. Founded on the canine cognition research of Dr. Brian Hare at Duke University, Dognition offers science-based assessments, AI-driven insights, and expert-curated content that turn everyday moments into a deeper understanding of the dog mind. ## Pages - [Home](/): Start your dog's cognitive assessment and explore the Dognition experience. - [What Is Dognition?](/what-is-dognition): Plain-language explanation of what Dognition is, who built it, what the assessment measures, and what it costs. - [CanineQ App](/canineq-app): AI-driven canine intelligence app with gait tracking, health records, and weekly bond challenges. - [How It Works](/how-it-works): Learn how the Dognition assessment works and what it measures. - [Dog Emotion and Cognition](/dog-emotion-and-cognition): Explore the science behind dog emotions and cognition. - [The Genius of Dogs](/the-genius-of-dogs): About the book and research on canine intelligence. - [Who We Are](/who-we-are): Meet the Dognition team and mission. - [Brian Hare](/brian-hare): Dr. Brian Hare, founder and canine cognition researcher. - [Vanessa Woods](/vanessa-woods): Vanessa Woods, author and canine science expert. - [Success Stories](/success-stories): Stories from dogs and owners who used Dognition. - [Chaser the Dog](/chaser-dog): The story of Chaser, the world's smartest dog. - [Data Visualization](/data-visualization): Explore insights from Dognition's canine cognition data. - [Newsroom](/newsroom): Press releases, news, and media coverage about Dognition. - [Press: CanineQ Launch](/press/canineq-launch): Press release for the CanineQ app launch. - [Partners](/partners): Partner and veterinarian programs with Dognition. - [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the Dognition team. - [Blog](/blog): Articles, research updates, and stories from the Dognition team. - [Top 20 Dog Games](/top-20-games-to-play-with-your-dog): 20 science-backed brain, body, and behavior games from Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods' team. - [National Dog Photography Day](/blog/national-dog-photography-day-2026): Four pro tips for photographing your dog, plus a Top 10 feature contest running through August 1, 2026. - [Most Popular Puppy Training Resources 2026](/blog/most-popular-puppy-training-resources-2026): Dr. Brian Hare's shortlist of the puppy training books, classes, and tools worth your time in 2026. - [Can Dogs Recognize Your Voice?](/blog/can-dogs-recognize-your-voice): Dr. Brian Hare on how dogs pick your voice out of a crowded room, and what it means for the bond. - [Why Does My Dog Stare at Me?](/blog/why-does-my-dog-stare-at-me): Decoding canine gaze and body language. - [Is My Dog Limping?](/blog/is-my-dog-limping-subtle-gait-changes): Spotting subtle gait changes early with AI video analysis. - [Inside the Mind of a Clever Canine](/blog/inside-mind-clever-canine-cunning-memory): Canine cunning, memory, and reasoning. - [Brain Food for Senior Dogs](/blog/brain-food-senior-dogs-cognitive-health): Best ingredients for canine cognitive health. - [Dog Diarrhea and Stress](/blog/dog-diarrhea-stress-gut-brain-connection): The gut-brain connection in puppies. - [Puppy Kindergarten at Home](/blog/puppy-kindergarten-at-home-science-backed-tips): Science-backed training tips for the first 16 weeks. - [What Is Puppy Kindergarten?](/blog/what-is-puppy-kindergarten): A science-based guide to puppy kindergarten and the first 16 weeks of cognitive development. - [Puppy Kindergarten Starter Checklist](/puppy-kindergarten-checklist): Free downloadable 16-week roadmap (PDF) with email capture. - [Privacy Policy](/privacy): Dognition's privacy policy. - [Terms of Service](/terms): Dognition's terms of service. ## Dog intelligence & cognition - [Dog IQ Test](/dog-iq-test): What a real dog IQ test measures — five cognitive dimensions scored through 20 at-home games, not a single score. - [The Smartest Dog Breed?](/smartest-dog-breeds): Why breed rankings measure obedience, not intelligence, and what varies between individual dogs. - [The Science of Dog Intelligence Testing](/guides/dog-intelligence-test-science): How comparative cognition experiments became an at-home assessment. - [Dog Breed Questions](/dog-breed-questions): Answers to the most common questions about dog breeds and behavior. - [Border Collie Intelligence](/breeds/border-collie-intelligence): Cognitive tendencies of Border Collies. - [German Shepherd Intelligence](/breeds/german-shepherd-intelligence): Cognitive tendencies of German Shepherds. - [Golden Retriever Intelligence](/breeds/golden-retriever-intelligence): Cognitive tendencies of Golden Retrievers. - [Labrador Retriever Intelligence](/breeds/labrador-retriever-intelligence): Cognitive tendencies of Labrador Retrievers. ## Breed selection guides - [Best Dog Breeds for Apartments](/best-dog-breeds-for-apartments): Choosing a dog for small-space living. - [Best Family Dog Breeds](/best-family-dog-breeds): What actually makes a dog good with children. - [Best Guard Dog Breeds](/best-guard-dog-breeds): Protective breeds and the temperament behind them. - [Best Service Dog Breeds](/best-service-dog-breeds): Traits that predict service-dog success. ## Training - [Dog Training Tips Hub](/guides/dog-training-tips): Science-backed training tips filtered by topic and skill level. - [Pet Influencer Guide](/guides/pet-influencer): How to make your dog a pet influencer, including brand-deal income, photography, modeling, agencies, and welfare guardrails. - [Dog Training Topics](/dog-training-topics): The five buckets most training questions fall into. - [Breed-Specific Training Tips](/breed-training-tips): Training approaches tuned to breed tendencies. - [Training Problem Finder](/training-problem-finder): Match a behavior problem to the right approach. - [Training Plan Generator](/training-plan-generator): Build a personalized training schedule. - [Training Checklists](/training-checklists): Printable checklists by training topic. - [How to Train a Puppy](/guides/how-to-train-a-puppy): First-weeks puppy training guide. - [How to Train a Dog](/guides/how-to-train-a-dog): Foundations for dogs of any age. - [How to Potty Train a Dog](/guides/how-to-potty-train-a-dog): House-training step by step. - [How to Crate Train a Dog](/guides/how-to-crate-train-a-dog): Crate training without stress. - [How to Stop a Dog Barking](/guides/how-to-train-a-dog-to-stop-barking): Reducing nuisance barking. - [How to Leash Train a Dog](/guides/how-to-leash-train-a-dog): Loose-leash walking. ## Profiles - [Dognition Profiles](/profiles): Browse the nine cognitive profiles that describe how different dogs think and solve problems. - [Ace Profile](/profiles/ace): The all-rounder — gifted at social cues and independent problem solving. - [Charmer Profile](/profiles/charmer): The social strategist who wins people over with charm. - [Einstein Profile](/profiles/einstein): The independent problem solver with a talent for reasoning. - [Expert Profile](/profiles/expert): Reads people well and solves problems on its own terms. - [Maverick Profile](/profiles/maverick): Independent-minded, bonded but not blindly obedient. - [Protodog Profile](/profiles/protodog): Closest to the ancestral balance of social and independent skills. - [Renaissance Dog Profile](/profiles/renaissance): Well-rounded across every cognitive dimension. - [Socialite Profile](/profiles/socialite): Highly attuned to people and social information. - [Stargazer Profile](/profiles/stargazer): Exceptional reasoning paired with independence. ## Optional - [Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap of all public pages.