​What Your Dog Wants You to Know™️ is a 4-week highly interactive online course that will teach you the basics of Dog Cognition and bring you closer to your dog

​During the course you will:

​⭐️ Play interactive games that reveal how your dog's mind works and how you can make them happier
🐶 Hear from scientists who are studying dogs and trying to answer the questions every dog parent has
📚 Learn complex concepts in dog science via weekly lessons, guided discussions, and group learning

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Why should YOU take this course?

​Dogs have the mental capacity of human toddlers! That means your dog has a rich inner life that’s waiting to be explored and understood. Taking your dog's perspective will help you build strong bonds and give them the amazing life they deserve 💕

​What Dog Science topics will we discuss?

• ​Dog Cognition 101: The foundations of dog psychology and behavior

• ​Dog Emotions, Perception and Communication

• ​What is the Human-Animal Bond & how it relates to Anthropomorphism

• ​The role of Dog Cognition in your dog's Development, Aging and Disease

​When is this course taking place?

​March 28th - April 20th, 2022. There will be 8 live Zoom sessions. A detailed schedule will be shared when you sign up.

​When do course registrations open?

​Course registrations will open on March 16th, 2022

​What's the cost of the Course?

​The Early Bird Rate for this course is $450 and is available till March 25th. After that, the General Admission price will be $650.

​What's Included

​Dog Cognition Curriculum

​Get introduced to the main concepts in Dog Cognition in an easy-to-understand, fun, weekly lesson that breaks down the concepts and helps you apply them to your relationship with your dog. Stay on track with an effective, 4-week schedule designed with busy dog parents in mind

​Live Dog Cognition Games

​Led by our Resident Dog Scientist, each week we get together on Zoom to play games together. Games are not only a fun bonding tool, they each reveal something about your dog's cognitive profile. At the end of the 4 weeks, you’ll not only have exercised your dog’s brain, but you’ll also better understand their unique personality.

*These sessions will all be recorded for those who can’t make it live.  A supplies list will be provided, and most are common household items

​Office Hours

​If you have follow-up questions for our Dog Scientist, you can bring them to an Office Hour. These sessions will also be recorded, and you can submit questions in advance if you like.

​3 Months Access to our Online Community of Curious Pet Parents

​In addition to the live video calls and recorded videos, you'll have access to our private online community where you can connect with other pet parents and experts in a friendly and welcoming space. You’ll get the opportunity to learn from others’ experience, ask questions, and get personalized advice for your dog. We’ll also be posting interesting articles and other goodies throughout the course. 
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You will have access to this community for 3 months, so you can go back and rewatch all the videos and continue to engage with like-minded pet parents.

​3 Months Access to Petminded's Library of Dog Science Recordings

​Petminded hosts monthly events where we introduce our members to many of the top scientists and researchers in the field. So you can dive deeper into topics like: 
• The genetic basis of Dog Cognition
• How Dog Cognition impacts the Human-Animal bond
• How Dogs learn language
• The latest research on how our dogs see the world
And more!

​You have access to all our prior recordings for 3 months + you are also invited to all our LIVE Members Only Events & Workshops during this time

​Frequently Asked Questions

• ​What is What Your Dog Wants You To Know about?
  This course is a beginner’s guide to learning about our dogs’ perspectives: how they view the world, how they think, and what is unique about them. Our goal is to break down complex scientific research into simple concepts that you can apply to your life with your dog.

• ​What kind of results can I expect?
  We expect that you will see an improvement in your understanding and relationship with your pet. That said, the results will be proportional to the time and effort you are able to put into taking this course and applying the learnings with your dog.

• ​How do I know I can trust what I learn from Petminded?
  The Petminded team consists of scientists, pet lovers, and animal advocates who are committed to science-based content that promotes the welfare of our pets. We take this commitment very seriously and apply this criterion to any of the experts we invite and all the resources we share with you.

• ​What happens on the live Zoom calls?
  The live calls will be interactive! We will play games covering different aspects of dog cognition, and our Resident Dog Scientist will help us interpret the results.
  

• ​My dog isn’t always cooperative, can we still learn from the games?
  Yes! Even listening to the interpretation of the games can help in understanding how your dog’s mind works. Generally, most dogs will be curious and want to play. Some dogs do not understand what we are trying to do when we play the games, so they may not cooperate right then. You can always play them again later by watching the recordings. We will also share methods to encourage your dog to play whenever possible. That said, we will never encourage you to do something that may make your dog unhappy or insecure.

• ​Will I need to buy any materials like dog toys to participate?
  The only necessary materials are a good internet connection, some common household items like Tupperware containers, and dog treats. We will send a comprehensive list a few weeks prior to the beginning of the class but you likely won’t need to purchase anything.

• ​I have a very young puppy, can we participate?
  Yes, you can participate with a young puppy, in fact, this might be a great way to bond with them and understand how they view the world. Keep in mind the cognitive profile of a puppy evolves as they mature so you will need to keep playing the games to get a sense of how they are changing. We think that this is part of the fun of having a young pup!

• ​I have an aging dog, will they get anything out of the games?
  Studies show that dogs as young as 7 years of age can be at risk for cognitive decline. Playing these kinds of games can help to measure the rate and type of cognitive decline in our pups. Also, dogs who train and play games throughout their lives show a slower rate of cognitive decline as they get older.

• ​Where is this taking place?
  The live sessions take place on Zoom. All other materials, recordings, and links will be in a private online community you can access anytime. You will receive login details and a detailed schedule upon signing up. All you need is access to a good internet connection and your pup!

• ​Will the live sessions be recorded?
  Yes, all sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Community Forum each week. You have access to all the content for 3 months so you can review and go through the modules as many times as you’d like.

• ​How much time do I need to devote to the Course each week?
  We recommend a time commitment of 1-3 hours each week which includes live sessions, office hours, and weekly readings, but it’s flexible! You can join all the sessions and office hours, or pick and choose based on your interest or schedule.

• ​What’s your refund policy?
  If your plans change after you purchase your ticket, we offer a 100% refund minus processing fees up to 2 weeks before the course begins. After that, we will happily transfer your registration to the next cohort

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