raw dog
Distraction-free focus challenge: stare into a blank screen without digital cushioning to reclaim your attention.
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What is raw dog?
RawDog is a focus training challenge tool that uses eye tracking to monitor your ability to maintain attention on a center target for a selected duration (30 seconds to 1 hour). Inspired by the Gen Z "raw dogging" trend of experiencing life without digital distractions, it aims to help users reclaim attention and practice sustained focus.
raw dog pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
raw dog pros
- Privacy-first architecture: all eye tracking and camera processing runs locally in the browser; no camera feeds or tracking data are stored on servers
- Highly customizable: adjustable focus durations (30s–1 hour), visual modes (Light/Dark), and center target styles (Dot, Circle, Nothing)
- Research-informed design: grounded in peer-reviewed meditation and mindfulness studies on attention and executive function
- Frictionless access: web-based tool requiring only a webcam; no account or login needed
raw dog cons
- Unproven efficacy for brief sessions: cites research on intensive 3-month retreats and 2-week courses, but explicitly notes this doesn't prove a 30-second or 1-minute staring session provides benefit
- Requires camera access and functional face tracking: excludes users without webcams or those with privacy concerns about camera-based apps
- Limited real-world transfer: trains focus on a static dot, not on practical tasks or complex attention scenarios
Frequently asked questions about raw dog
Is my camera feed stored or tracked?
No. All gaze and blink processing happens locally on your device. Raw Dog does not store your camera feed, tracking data, or images on its servers.
What is 'raw dogging'?
A Gen Z trend describing the act of experiencing something without digital cushioning—no music, scrolling, podcasts, or second screens. Raw Dog turns this into a brief attention challenge.
What duration options are available?
You can choose from: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour.
How does the eye tracking work?
The app uses browser-based face tracking to calibrate to your baseline gaze, then monitors eye-corner coordinates and blink patterns to verify you remain focused on the center target.