Netflix Documentary · New
Inside the Mind of a Dog
Netflix documentary narrated by Rob Lowe exploring canine cognition and the human-dog bond, featuring Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods and the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. Directed by Andy Mitchell.
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Dognition has garnered global media attention for science that helps you understand how dogs see the world.
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60 MinutesSurvival of the Friendliest on 60 Minutes
Dr. Brian Hare and his team at Duke were interviewed by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, discussing how dogs evolved from wolves — what he calls Survival of the Friendliest.
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35 stories — newest first.
The Press DemocratarticleCanine Companions in the spotlight in Netflix documentary 'Inside the Mind of a Dog'
“Dr. Brian Hare runs the Duke Puppy Kindergarten, performing cognitive research and testing on Canine Companions puppies to determine if they have the characteristics to be successful service dogs.”
What To WatcharticleNetflix adds new documentary that reveals these incredible dog secrets
“Every dog and every dog breed is just another version of a wolf that through selection and evolution has expressed itself. — Dr. Brian Hare”
SalonarticleNetflix's "Inside the Mind of a Dog" shows that dogs really do love us
“We now have overwhelming evidence that dogs have multiple intelligences — these different types of cognition already emerge in puppies but first appear at different times. — Dr. Brian Hare”
Addison IndependentarticleLocal filmmaker puts dogs on Netflix
“Director Andy Mitchell filmed at the 'puppy kindergarten,' the brainchild of Brian Hare, where scientists study puppies' minds and behavior as they mature.”
Clear + Vivid with Alan AldaaudioBrian Hare and Vanessa Woods: How to Raise a Great Dog
“Alan Alda sits down with Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods to talk about puppy minds, the science of friendliness, and how to raise a truly great dog.”
The New York TimesarticleTo Rate How Smart Dogs Are, Humans Learn New Tricks
“Scientists define and measure a dog's smarts differently from the way owners do.”
Washington PostarticleHow do dogs' genes affect their behavior? Your pet could help scientists find out.
“Linking behaviors to genes is simpler in dogs than in humans, thanks to generations of selective breeding.”
The AtlanticarticlePit Bulls Are Chiller Than Chihuahuas
“New evidence suggests that in many situations, America's most feared dog is as docile as other breeds.”
60 Minutes AustraliavideoTop Dog
“Researchers in the United States are attempting to assess just how smart canines really are.”
Men's JournalarticleWhy Owning a Dog Adds Years to Your Life
“Research increasingly finds that owning a companion dog can have positive health benefits.”
Reddit AskSciencearticleAsk Me Anything (AMA) on Dog Cognition
“Dr. Brian Hare participated in a Reddit AMA on dog cognition, answering thousands of community questions.”
CNBCarticleWhat's Fido thinking? Canine cognition researchers want to know
“Canine cognition is a growing field of research conducted by leading dog psychologists who examine why our furry friends behave the way they do.”
US News & World ReportarticleDog Owners Help Scientists Get Inside Pooches' Minds
“Like humans, dogs have a unique set of mental skills they use to navigate their environment.”
PLOS ONEarticleCitizen Science as a New Tool in Dog Cognition Research
“We evaluate the quality of the first data on dog cognition collected by citizen scientists using the Dognition.com website.”
The Daily BeastarticleDognition: The Myers-Briggs Test for Your Dog
“Dognition measures your dog's personality with science-based games, then catalogs the data for a huge scientific study.”
NBC NewsarticleResearcher Crowdsources Doting Dog Owners for Canine Insights
“A Duke University team found that dog owners could competently test their pets at home for studies on canine intelligence.”
The AtlanticarticlePlay With Your Dog, for Science
“Scientists still aren't sure exactly when domesticated dogs first split off from wild wolves.”
NBC NewsvideoIs Your Dog a Genius? This Test May Have the Answer
““The question we ask at Dognition is: what kind of genius does your dog have?” — Brian Hare”
Today ShowvideoHow does your dog really feel about you?
“Dr. Brian Hare puts the intelligence of some of our favorite dogs to the test with fun challenges.”
60 MinutesvideoThe Smartest Dog in the World
“Anderson Cooper meets Chaser, a dog who can identify over a thousand toys, and the scientists studying the canine brain.”
WiredarticleWhy Does Your Dog Seem to Know What Time It Is?
“Was this a simple reaction to a rumbling tummy, or are canines actually able to read the clock?”
The New York TimesarticleYou'll Go Far, My Pet: Dog Feats Reach New Heights
“For answers, I turned to Brian Hare, who started Dognition, a web-based testing service.”
Daily MailarticleHow clever is YOUR dog?
“Is your dog really as dopey as it seems, or is it just playing dumb to get its own way?”
Maclean'sarticleDoes your dog know what you are thinking?
“Some scientists believe dogs might have developed unique cognitive skills to understand what we humans are thinking.”
Live SciencearticleHarnessing Dog Lovers: Crowdfunding Helping Canine Science
“If you have ever wondered what is going on inside your dog's mind, science can now help you find out.”
The New York TimesarticleA Virtual Pack, to Study Canine Minds
“Dr. Brian Hare hopes to expand his research geometrically, with the help of dog owners around the world.”
ABC World NewsvideoEinstein or Socialite? Dognition Test Helps You Better Connect With Man's Best Friend
““It's to help people understand their dog in a way they have never been able to, and enrich their relationship as a result.” — Brian Hare”
Huffington Postarticle10 Reasons Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think
“We have learned more about how dogs think in the past decade than in the last century.”
CBS This MorningvideoDogs: how smart are they?
“New research shows dogs are not only intelligent, but able to adapt like few animals around the world.”
USA TodayarticleDogs are smarter than you think, and here's proof
“Brian Hare is the founder of Duke University's Canine Cognition Center.”
Discovery NewsarticleHow Smart Is Your Dog? Find Out with 'Dognition'
“The Dognition project could revolutionize scientific understanding of dogs by gathering data from dogs all over the world.”
Scientific AmericanarticleThe Brilliance of the Dog Mind
“New science reveals the multiple intelligences of mankind's best friend.”
WiredarticleHow Smart Is Your Dog? Test Your Pet's Brain Power for Science
“The social skills of dogs may rival — and in some ways exceed — those of chimpanzees.”
Duke TodayarticleThe Genius of Dogs
“Dognition.com, created by two Duke professors, offers science-based games to determine a dog's thinking skills.”
Wall Street JournalarticleWhy Dogs Are Smarter Than Cats
“Research in recent years has finally revealed the genius of dogs.”
Bookshelf
Books by Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods
The science behind Dognition, in the founders' own words.
Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog
Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods · Random House / Penguin Random House · 2024
From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Genius of Dogs: cutting-edge research from the Duke Puppy Kindergarten on how puppies develop and what it takes to raise a great dog.
Learn moreSurvival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity
Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods · Random House · 2020
New York Times bestseller arguing that friendliness — not aggression — has been the key to success in evolution, from dogs to humans.
Learn moreThe Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think
Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods · Dutton · 2013
The New York Times bestseller that launched a new public understanding of canine cognition and inspired Dognition.
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Press Releases
Official Dognition announcements — downloadable PDFs.
Dognition Launches CanineQ: The First AI-Powered Cognitive Analysis Platform for Dogs
Built on the canine cognition science of Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, CanineQ brings laboratory-grade cognitive assessment — and years-long developmental tracking — to any dog owner with a smartphone.
Connecting the Dots: New Partnership Will Transform Canine Research by Linking Genetics and Behavior
Dognition + Embark Vet begin the world's largest canine behavioral genetics study, pairing cognitive and behavioral data with genetic information.
Dognition Hits Prime Time with Nat Geo WILD's IS YOUR DOG A GENIUS?
Dognition returns to prime time with Is Your Dog A Genius?, a three-part series on Nat Geo WILD.
Dognition Allows Owners to "Find the Genius" in their Dogs
Launch release: scientists have reached a new conclusion — dogs are among the most extraordinary animals on the planet because of the unique way they relate to people.