BRAY Lab
About The BRAY Lab
The Behavioral Research Across Years Lab (BRAY Lab) is a research group led by Dr. Emily Bray that studies how dogs think, problem solve, and interact with their world and our own species, including the various factors that influence those behaviors over the life course.
Over the past decade, we have developed and implemented cognitive tasks in over 1,500 pet and working dogs, forming the basis for projects ranging in scope from early maternal care to cognitive aging to understanding the contribution of genetics to behavioral traits. By building a comprehensive understanding of dog behavioral and cognitive health, we aim to enhance both canine and human wellbeing.
The BRAY Lab is interested in investigating diverse topics in canine cognition in the coming years. From connections between physical activity and cognitive functioning, to raising future service dogs in novel environments, to the impact of pet dogs on older adults, and more . . . we believe that dogs have incredible untapped potential to make change in individuals’ lives and in society, and we plan to continue exploring this potential in new and exciting ways.