Ever wonder what your dog is really thinking? Or how service dogs can anticipate needs before they’re spoken? Join us for Brains Behind the Bark, a one-of-a-kind event at the National Academy of Sciences where science goes off-leash.

This interactive experience brings together leading canine cognition researchers, working dog trainers, therapy dogs, and—of course—a few furry guest stars. Explore the inner workings of the canine mind, from how dogs understand human emotions to the latest research on problem-solving, memory, and communication in our four-legged friends.