Canine Language Perception Lab, University of Maryland

We are excited to announce that we are beginning our first virtual study! This study is about human-dog interaction, we are looking to see how people speak to and play with their dog to be able to learn more about pet interactions, and how this compares to how adults interact with young children.

🐾 This study can be completed at any time.

🐾 All you need is your dog, a mobile device, and 3 toys that do not have squeakers.

🐾 This study has three parts. First, you will be asked to take a video on a mobile device while playing with your dog for 5 minutes with several non-squeaky toys. Next, you will be asked to take a video telling us about the toys you played with. Lastly, there will be some questions about you and your dog.

🐾 Follow this link to be directed to the study form: http://go.umd.edu/DogPlayStudy

🐾 Send us a message or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or technical difficulties!

Who’s this handsome service-dog-in-training? It’s Hero Dogs Dempsey! Sweet, calm Dempsey participated in two studies, and did an awesome job. Thank you so much for visiting, Dempsey!
Hero Dogs is an amazing organization that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders. Check out their Instagram for more information!
If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

This sweet girl is Izzie! She is a happy, sweet pup with such soft ears. She did an awesome job in her study- thanks for visiting, Izzie!

If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

This smiley trio consists of Isis Renee, Fats MonClaire, and Nephthys Bailey! These happy, friendly pups did an awesome job in their studies. Thank you so much for coming in!

If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

This sweet boy is Sir Edward! Sir’s mom used to be a graduate assistant in our sister lab, the Language Development Lab, University of Maryland, and we were so happy she brought him in for a visit! He is such a friendly, cheerful Scottie. He did a great job in his study for dogs that hear Spanish or were adopted from Spanish-speaking countries! Thanks for coming in!
If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

Meet Allie the adorable red heeler! She is so curious and smart. She did an awesome job in her study - thanks for coming in, Allie!

If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

This serious academic is Pawfessor Leia! She visited us right around Halloween, and we loved her bandana. She is the sweetest, friendliest girl. Make sure you sign up for her spring semester classes in the Canine Studies department!! Thanks for coming in for another study, Leia!
If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

This stylish Golden is Barley! She is such a sweet, happy girl. She did a great job in her study! Thanks for visiting, Barley!
If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

Meet happy, friendly Mango! Mango was adopted from Puerto Rico - he participated in our study for dogs that hear Spanish at home, or had heard Spanish earlier in life. Our lab will be presenting this data at a conference this week! Thank you for visiting, Mango!

If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

This soulful pup is Hero Dogs Roo (Raising Roo - Hero Dogs Service Dog in Training)! She is a service dog in training with Hero Dogs. Roo is the world’s foremost expert on the study of Roo-ology, so definitely direct any Roo-related questions to her. Thank you so much for visiting Roo!
Hero Dogs is an amazing organization that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders. Check out their page for more information!
If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾

This adorable boy is Swiffer! Swiffer is a therapy dog with Pets on Wheels. He is such a gentle pup who loves to get pets from everyone, and we love his smile! Thanks for visiting, Swiffer!
If you would like to bring your dog in for a study, email [email protected] 🐾