Knowledge Base
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Dogs With Disabilities →
- My dog has sight issues or is completely blind. Can we participate?
- My dog has high anxiety. How should we proceed?
- My dog is hard of hearing. Is that a problem?
- My dog is quite old. Will the Dognition Assessment still be appropriate?
- My dog has dietary challenges that make treats a problem. Is that OK?
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Volunteering →
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General Questions →
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Account Information →
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Dog Registration →
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Trainer Program →
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Dognition Usability FAQ →
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The Science Behind Dognition →
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Dognition Assessment General FAQ →
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Assessment FAQ: Empathy →
- What is the purpose of saying "yellow" in this game? (Empathy Yawn Warm-Up)
- What if my dog doesn't pay attention during these games? (Empathy Yawn Warm-Up & Game)
- What if my dog won't stay? (Empathy Yawn Warm-Up & Game)
- When should I look for a yawn? (Empathy Yawn Warm-Up & Game)
- Can I use a toy in these games? (Empathy Eye Contact Warm-Up & Game)
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Assessment FAQ: Communication →
- Can I use a toy in this game? (Communication Warm-Up)
- What if my dog won't eat the treat? (Communication Warm-Up)
- What if I put the treat on the wrong side? (Communication Warm-Up)
- What happens if my dog comes straight to me instead of making a choice? (Communication Warm-Up)
- How do I use a toy in this game? (Communication Arm Pointing Game)
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Assessment FAQ: Cunning →
- How do I use toys in these games? (All Cunning Games)
- What if my dog goes for the treat as soon as my partner lets go? (All Cunning Games)
- What if I don't usually say NO but instead I say .... (Cunning Watching Game)
- What if my dog wanders off? (Cunning Watching Game)
- How can I tell that my dog has eaten the treat? (Cunning Turn Your Back)
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Assessment FAQ: Memory →
- How do I use toys in these games? (Memory Games)
- What if my dog won't go to the cups at all? (Memory 1 Cup Warm-Up)
- What if my dog is smelling the ground a lot? (Memory 1 Cup Warm-Up)
- What if my dog stops choosing? (Memory 2 Cup Warm-Up)
- What if my dog manages to get the treat when he choses the empty cup? (Memory 2 Cup Warm-Up)
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Assessment FAQ: Reasoning →
- How do I use toys in these games? (All Reasoning Games)
- What if my dog just comes to me? (All Reasoning Games)
- What if my dog doesn't make a choice? (All Reasoning Games)
- Why do I always move from the right to the left? Isn't that affecting my dog's choice? (All Reasoning Games)
- Why am I covering my hand while I hide the treat if my dog can just see it after I move the paper? (Inferential Reasoning Warm-Up)
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