How the Dognition Assessment Works

HOW THE ASSESSMENT WORKS How the Assessment Works Unlock your dog's cognitive potential through science-backed games. No more guessing — discover exactly how your best friend thinks, learns, and navigates the world. It's where CanineQ began: groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind research that hundreds of thousands of dogs (and their humans) have taken part in worldwide — a citizen science journey that's still going, with your dog's assessment as just the first chapter. Start Your Dog's Assessment See the 5 Steps 01 PLAY: Games Designed by Canine Experts The 10 games that comprise the Dognition Assessment were created by world-leading scientists, trainers, and behavioral specialists. They are fun and easy for anyone to play with their dog at home. In the time you would normally take your dog for a walk, you can gain a whole new understanding of your dog's unique genius through each science-based shared play game. 02 DISCOVER: The Dognition Profile Report When you complete the Dognition Assessment, you'll receive your dog's unique Profile Report — 10–15 pages (served up in our CanineQ app) that describe your dog's unique genius across five cognitive dimensions: Empathy, Communication, Cunning, Memory, and Reasoning. With millions of potential outcomes, each report is one of a kind — just like your dog. Are they a Socialite? An Einstein? Or a Maverick? See all 9 Profiles 03 Guided by Global Experts Leading scientists, trainers, and behaviorists have come together to produce invaluable insights into all areas of your dog's life. Dr. Brian Hare Co-founder & Chief Scientist Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. Dr. Richard Hawkins Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, President of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board with 35 years' experience. Victoria Stilwell Dog Behavior Expert World-renowned positive-reinforcement dog trainer, bestselling author, and TV personality, host of It's Me or the Dog. See another Dognition Game in Action! Here's another to show what playing actually looks like. This sample game is a variation on the games inside the full Dognition Assessment — same household setup, same idea of letting your dog's choice do the talking. The full assessment includes 10 games scored across five cognitive dimensions. What happens in a Dognition Assessment game? You set up a simple situation with household items — usually treats and paper cups — give your dog a cue or a choice, and record what they do. There is no right answer to coach toward; the choice your

dog makes is the data. Is the game in the video the same as the full assessment? It's a close variation, not an exact match. The video shows the style of game and how you run it at home. The full Dognition Assessment is a set of games scored together across empathy, communication, cunning, memory, and reasoning. How long does the assessment take? About 20 minutes per session, spread across a few sessions. Short sessions keep your dog engaged and produce cleaner results than one long sitting. What do I need at home to play? Treats your dog likes, a few opaque paper cups, some open floor space, and ideally a second person for a handful of the games. Nothing else needs to be purchased beyond the assessment itself. See plans and get started Find the genius in your dog. See Plans Read the Science Join over 250,000 owners who have already discovered their genius.