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Dr. Gita Gnanadesikan @ggnanadesikan.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In a longitudinal study of 59 litters of dog puppies, we found evidence for maternal & other early rearing effects on various behavioral & cognitive measures at ~8 weeks, as well as 6-16 months. 🐕 #CanineScience #AnimalBehavior Free access: authors.elsevier.com/c/1nCYWmjMDu0w

Mother dog stretched out with four puppies visible, three actively nursing. All dogs have light yellow/golden fur. Puppies have uniquely colored colors.

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ManyDogs Project @manydogsproject.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🚨 Calling all dog behavior & cognition researchers - ManyDogs Project is launching ManyDogs 2! 🔍🐕‍🦺We're studying overimitation: Do dogs copy irrelevant actions just b/c their favorite human does them? Email manydogsproject2@gmail.com to collaborate globally and contribute to reproducible science!

A white and gray dog touches a yellow dot hanging on the wall with his nose. Text says ManyDogs 2 - Join the Team!

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Emily Bray @dremilybray.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Tonight’s the night! Thrilled to open the 20th annual U of A College of Science lecture series w/ Evan MacLean. Prepare to be intrigued by thought-provoking science + enthralled by irresistible dog content as we explore dog-human communication. 7p at Centennial Hall or livestream: bit.ly/4kwY0wP

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Emily Bray @dremilybray.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

📢The BRAY Lab at the University of Arizona is hiring a research tech, based full time at Canine Companions in Santa Rosa, CA📢 Help oversee an innovative program of service dog research + answer important questions re: development and cognition! Apply (open until filled): bit.ly/BrayLabResea...

A yellow labrador puppy gazes up. The BRAY Lab (Behavioral Research Across Years) and University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine logos are across the bottom. The text reads: Join our team! We're hiring a research technician! This unique collaborative position will work closely with the BRAY Lab and our long-time collaborator Canine Companions to oversee our program of service dog research as we study: age-related cognitive decline; cognitive and behavioral traits of successful working dogs; human-animal interactions and their impact on the mental health and wellbeing of both species. This is a full-time, in-person position based at Canine Companions headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. Questions? Email ebray@arizona.edu. Apply here (open until filled): bit.ly/BrayLabResearchTech

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Emily Bray @dremilybray.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

🚨 Postdoc Opening! 🚨 Join our human-animal interaction research group at @uarizona.bsky.social College of Vet Med, receive dual mentorship from myself & Kerri Rodriguez, + contribute to a funded study investigating the impact of pets on mental health and wellbeing. Open until filled! bit.ly/3CenLAE

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Emily Bray @dremilybray.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

sites.arizona.edu/bray-lab/ New BRAY Lab website is officially up & running! In particular, if you're interested in getting a PhD in Psych while doing research in the field of canine cognition w/ me at the @uarizona.bsky.social College of Vet Med, check out the 'Get Involved' page. Apps due 12/1!

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Julia Espinosa @jespinosa.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

📢Starter pack for canine science: go.bsky.app/TPPUQyb Please share & all suggestions for more folks to include are extremely welcome and appreciated! 🐶🙌

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ManyDogs Project @manydogsproject.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

Big things happening over at @manydogsproject.bsky.social! 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

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