@ManyDogsProject

ManyDogs is a consortium of researchers dedicated to collaboration and open science practices in the field of Canine Science through multi-lab studies 🐶

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Big things happening over at @ManyDogsProject! Join us for a virtual Town Hall introducing ManyDogs2: Overimitation in Dogs on Wed, Nov 29 - 7a PT / 10a ET / 3p CET Everybody is invited to ask questions and learn how to get involved! Register to attend: bit.ly/3G1tzeY
Introducing ManyDogs2: Overimitation in Dogs. Project proposed and led by Dr. Ludwig Huber, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna. Join us for a virtual Town Hall. Presenting the newest ManyDogs project - everybody is invited to ask questions and learn how to get involved! Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 7a PT / 10a ET / 3p CET. Register to attend: http://bit.ly/3G1tzeY

ALT Introducing ManyDogs2: Overimitation in Dogs. Project proposed and led by Dr. Ludwig Huber, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna. Join us for a virtual Town Hall. Presenting the newest ManyDogs project - everybody is invited to ask questions and learn how to get involved! Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 7a PT / 10a ET / 3p CET. Register to attend: http://bit.ly/3G1tzeY

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Overall, dogs followed the pointing cues we gave them, but only slightly more than 50% of the time, and there was no difference in responses to the two pointing conditions. This contradicts other studies and suggests that dogs' point following has its limits (4/4)
Violin and Dot Plot of Dogs’ Performance (N = 455) across the (A) Non-Ostensive and Ostensive Conditions and the (B) Odor Control Condition. The red dashed lines show the chance level of 0.5. Dots represent the mean proportion correct for each individual. The gray lines connect dots representing the same individuals. The error bars represent 95% within-subjects confidence intervals; the filled circles on top of the error bars show the means per condition.

ALT Violin and Dot Plot of Dogs’ Performance (N = 455) across the (A) Non-Ostensive and Ostensive Conditions and the (B) Odor Control Condition. The red dashed lines show the chance level of 0.5. Dots represent the mean proportion correct for each individual. The gray lines connect dots representing the same individuals. The error bars represent 95% within-subjects confidence intervals; the filled circles on top of the error bars show the means per condition.

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455 #dogs were tested on 2 different types of pointing cues: 1) Ostensive pointing (incl. eye contact and dog-directed speech) and 2) Non-ostensive (no eye contact or dog-directed speech) (3/4)
Experimenter demonstrates the ostensive point position by kneeling, looking straight ahead, and pointing to the cup on one side of her.

ALT Experimenter demonstrates the ostensive point position by kneeling, looking straight ahead, and pointing to the cup on one side of her.

Experimenter demonstrates the non-ostensive point position by kneeling, looking straight down, and pointing to the cup on one side of her.

ALT Experimenter demonstrates the non-ostensive point position by kneeling, looking straight down, and pointing to the cup on one side of her.

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This project was accomplished by a team of 74 researchers in 21 labs across 9 countries #teamworkmakesthedreamwork. Each group ran the exact same study protocol with their local dog population, testing dogs from all different breeds and training backgrounds (2/4)
A map of the distribution of ManyDogs contributing labs, located throughout the United States, Canada, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Italy, Croatia, Poland, Hungary, and Austria.

ALT A map of the distribution of ManyDogs contributing labs, located throughout the United States, Canada, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Italy, Croatia, Poland, Hungary, and Austria.

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Hi! I'm Jeff Stevens (@JeffStevensADML), a professor at @UNLPsych. I lead @UNL_CCHIL where I use biological & psychological approaches to understand dog behavior, to improve how people train, work with, & live w/dogs. I'm super excited to be a @ManyDogsProject co-director. 1/7
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Thanks to @andrea_sommese for checking in from the 2023 @CanineForum #CSF2023! Next we're getting down to the nitty-gritty. How does a multi-site study work? On Mon, @madelinepelgrim will talk methods. PS: 2.5 wks left to submit proposals for ManyDogs 2! bit.ly/416TXN6
ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

ALT ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

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What else will the @ManyDogsProject find? You can steer the direction of our future research by submitting a proposal for ManyDogs2 (bit.ly/416TXN6) – we can’t wait to put your idea to life and then use our network to share the results far and wide! 6/6
ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

ALT ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

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As a member of the @ManyDogsProject Community Building and Network Expansion committee, I'm presenting our findings at @CanineForum this week. See dissemination in action & join me on Thurs, July 13 at 11:30 CET for an intriguing session on dogs' pointing comprehension🎯👈 4/6
Title slide for Dr. Sommese's Canine Science Forum 2023 presentation entitled "ManyDogs1: A Multi-Lab Replication Study of Dogs' Pointing Comprehension"

ALT Title slide for Dr. Sommese's Canine Science Forum 2023 presentation entitled "ManyDogs1: A Multi-Lab Replication Study of Dogs' Pointing Comprehension"

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Sharing is caring! Scientific dissemination allows us to share our fascinating discoveries. By spreading knowledge via social media + conferences, we can contribute to the collective understanding of canine cognition and promote further research in this intriguing field. 🌟🐕3/6
Collage of news articles covering Dr. Sommese's dog research

ALT Collage of news articles covering Dr. Sommese's dog research

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I also work on the Gifted Dogs Project, which is on a mission to unravel the secrets of word learning in dogs. Through rigorous research, we aim to shed light on how dogs comprehend and acquire language, and then tell the world what we find 🐶📚 #GiftedDogs 2/6
Collage of 25 dogs surrounded by colorful toys.

ALT Collage of 25 dogs surrounded by colorful toys.

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Hi! I'm Andrea Sommese (@andrea_sommese), a Postdoc in the @FamDogProject at @ELTE_UNI. My research explores the fascinating realm of dog-human communication & language learning. I'm proud to collaborate with @RoyalCanin, integrating learning and nutrition for dogs🧠🍕 1/6
Man with a beard kneels down in the snow next to a wolf.

ALT Man with a beard kneels down in the snow next to a wolf.

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Great hearing from Val Kuhlmeier (@Comp_Cog) on writing with multiple authors as part of the ManyDogs Team. Next week, @andrea_sommese will tune in from the 2023 @CanineForum in Budapest to discuss dissemination! (PS: proposals due for ManyDogs2 on 7/31) bit.ly/416TXN6
ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

ALT ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

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Was it easy? No. Editing so many writing styles and navigating differing opinions was a challenge. Was it worth it? Yes! Authors at all career stages came together to think about the state of the art in our field. Join us for our next project! tinyurl.com/56vj6jek 4/4
ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

ALT ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

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A team of trainees & faculty recently published a review of big team canine science. How? 1️⃣ A small team developed an outline 2️⃣ The full team divided into groups to write sections 3️⃣ A small team recommended revisions & edited a revised draft tinyurl.com/ycycyw87 2/4
Screenshot of the title page of our paper in Comparative Cognition & Behavior Reviews, entitled "ManyDogs Project: A Big Team Science Approach to Investigating Canine Behavior and Cognition", authored by the ManyDogs Project and 19 individual authors. The paper can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ycycyw87

ALT Screenshot of the title page of our paper in Comparative Cognition & Behavior Reviews, entitled "ManyDogs Project: A Big Team Science Approach to Investigating Canine Behavior and Cognition", authored by the ManyDogs Project and 19 individual authors. The paper can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ycycyw87

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How does #BigTeamScience handle writing papers? How can 20 people come together to produce a coherent paper, with each meeting authorship criteria? I’m Val Kuhlmeier (@Comp_Cog), a Professor @Queensu in 🇨🇦, and I’ll tell you about my experiences as a member of @ManyDogs. 1/4
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ALT Woman with brown curly hair, glasses, and teal scarf smiles at the camera.

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🙏 to Dr. Liz Hare @DogGeneticsLLC for sharing more about #OpenScience & @ManyDogsProject. Next up is Dr. Valerie Kuhlmeier @Comp_Cog who will write in Monday about... writing! Don't forget: 1 month left to submit your proposal + lead our next big project! bit.ly/416TXN6
ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

ALT ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

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I enjoy being part of the @ManyDogs Project largely b/c it provides resources to learn about effective science communication using freely available tools in a collaborative community. Tap into this support system by submitting a proposal for ManyDogs2! bit.ly/416TXN6 4/4
ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

ALT ManyDogs is soliciting proposals! Do you have a research idea that will benefit from a large, many-lab sample and move the field of canine science forward? Are you willing to lead our next big project? Scan the QR code in this image or go to this link and tell us about it by July 31, 2023: http://bit.ly/416TXN6

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