Boston College's Animal Cognition Lab
We are excited to announce our latest publication, “Pet dogs (Canis familiaris) re‑engage humans after joint activity”, is now available to read! Many congratulations to our Ph.D. Candidate, Molly Byrne. Read it here: Re-engagement Study Link
Hi all! The spring semester is ending and we expect to have limited spots in the month of April. We will then be pausing in May to prepare for our summer internship. Expect studies to be back in full force
Can you believe it? Another interview from Dr. Angie Johnston, this time with the Good Dog Pod. Every interview can tell you something new about the science behind canine cognition and what we study here at the Boston College Canine
Want to learn more about dog science? Check out our interviews with some of the best dog podcasts around. You may have heard Dr. Angie Johnston’s interview with the Dogist (50 min). If you did and you liked it, we have more
How did dogs come to be the way they are today? Learn more about what we know about dog evolution by listening to Dr. Johnston’s interview on The Dogist! This podcast is a great introduction to dog science. Why do
Do you want to apply to Boston College? If you are from an underrepresented group, you can sign up for the Boston College Psychology Department’s application mentorship program, specifically for our Ph.D. applications. Click here to learn more: Application Mentorship Program
Do you have my vet records? How can I check? Imagine – you’re excited to do some dog science! You get a study invitation from the Boston College Dog lab and go to sign up. You’re not eligible? How! You
Are you ready to do some dog science? The Boston College Canine Cognition Center is very excited to reopen spots for initial visits and studies. Check your SONA account to see if you’re eligible! If studies aren’t showing up, it
The semester has started! Where are the studies? The Boston College Canine Cognition Center is super excited to have its students back in the lab. Now that our undergrads are rested after winter break, we are stoked to start doing
The Boston College Canine Cognition Center is excited to announce that its REU program is now open. This program site, called the Developing Social Minds, is hosted across four labs in the Boston College psychology department’s developmental psych cohort. These