The Canine Brains Project wants to know what makes dogs tick. We study the brains and minds of all kinds of dogs to answer questions that matter to both scientists and dog lovers. For example, are dogs shaped more by their genes or their environment? How has domestication and artificial selection impacted them? And how do dogs form such deep bonds with people (and vice versa)?
To answer all those questions and more, our multi-institutional team of scientists use a wide variety of methods, including neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, survey collection, hormone assays, and genetic testing. All of these techniques are non-invasive and we do not harm the dogs who are involved in our research. We’re all dog lovers!
We’re currently enrolling dogs for our in-person studies. Please click through our website’s menu to learn more about each one. You can help make our research a success by allowing us to study what makes your dog unique!
Social Media
Follow us on social media for research updates and clips of dogs participating in our studies. On our Instagram account, we also post new findings from the field of canine science in our “Dog Brains 101” series.
Instagram: @canine_brains
Twitter: @LabHecht
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