Posted on February 05 2013
Do you think your dog is smarter than those other ninnies at the dog park? Or perhaps you've come to accept your dog as a lovable dolt. Well, there's now a way to confirm or refute your suspicions about your best friend's intelligence.
Dr. Brian Hare, Director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center at Duke University, has launched a new company called Dognition, which he describes as "a revolutionary new tool that reveals your dog's unique style of thinking." The foundation of the process is a series of science-based games that you play with your dog to assess his or her unique cognitive abilities. An article published today on Wired.com offers an explanation of the program and an interview with. . .
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