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The Duke Canine Cognition Center, which includes the Duke Puppy Kindergarten, is a research center devoted to understanding the cognition and cognitive development of our best friends.
07/31/2026
Our incoming freshmen from Eyes Ears Nose and Paws are reporting to Duke Puppy Kindergarten this fall, and while they may not know how to sit through a lecture just yet, they’re about to start learning the skills that will one day change lives. 🦮❤️🐾
We can’t wait to introduce you to the Class of Fall 2026! Stay tuned to meet each pup & the EENP Community Young Puppy Trainers that have been prepping the Cheese puppies to come to campus!👀😇
07/30/2026
Titan Foster is approximately 2 Patrick Ngongba II shoes long. 🏀💙🐾🦮
07/26/2026
HEAL Lab Spotlight: Meet Layla! 🐾
Layla joined us in the Duke lab a few weeks ago for her second round of testing. Her ability to solve the tasks improved so much since the first round!
We loved having this sweet girl!💙🐾
07/17/2026
Happy Birthday CFos!!! Love, Titan💙🐾🦮🏀
07/13/2026
Every wag. Every data point. Every discovery.
Our latest Duke Today feature highlights how companion dogs are helping researchers better understand chronic pain, and why the bond between people and their dogs can lead to breakthroughs that benefit both. 🐾💙
Thank you to every family who volunteers their time (and their pups!) to make this research possible.
Pictured is our wonderful lab coordinator, Alyssa Pulido, & undergraduate researcher Katarina Feetham. 💙
🔗 Read the full story at the link in our bio.
Principal Neutron loves his Governor’s School West fans! He joined the crowed as his recent performance Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. He thanks sombr for the inspo…
Principal Neutron greets fans after his performance Greensboro College for high school students participating in the Governor’s School West
New HEAL Lab experimenter just dropped 🧪🔬
lys ✩ watch out! He’s coming for your job
Principal Neutron does his best to recruit for the class of Fall 26. It’s ok Neutron. You can try again at club fair at orientation