We had a great spring!
Spring 2023 at the Boston College dog lab in review We have had a great semester at the Boston College Canine Cognition Center. This past spring we: Thank you so much for contributing to our research and helping our team
New Publication!
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
Summer at the BC dog lab. Other dog research opportunities!
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
Boston College Dog Lab on the Good Dog Pod
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
Keep up with the BC Dog Lab! Check out our podcast interviews.
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
Dr. Angie Johnston on the Dogist
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
BC Psychology’s Application Mentorship Program
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
How can I check my vet records?
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
We’re open! Let’s do some dog science!
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
Studies for Spring 2023
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