Hoping to increase the odds of choosing a healthy doggy companion? THINK MIX
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Looking to prioritize your canine companions well-being from the get-go? Consider embracing the charm and health benefits of mixed-breed companionship. Renowned cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz recently shed light on the alarming consequences of closed gene pools in purebred dogs. In her thought-provoking piece for The New York Times, she unveils the startling truth: many pedigreed dogs suffer […]
Looking for safety in all the wrong places: India’s new ban on 23 dog breeds cannot succeed
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Thankfully, banning dogs of certain breeds is increasingly rare. But when this choice is made, as with the recent national BSL legislation in India, we are reminded of some of the reasons that it simply cannot help prevent dog bite injuries: Behavioral genetic science shows conclusively that a dog’s breed simply cannot predict anything about […]
Introducing “The Relevance of Breeding in Choosing a Pet Dog”
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We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest version of the publication, “The Relevance of Breeding in Choosing a Pet Dog” This booklet, part of our NCRC Vision Series, delves into the important topic of how “breed” plays a role in choosing a companion dog. As a non-profit canine behavior science and policy […]
The Truth Behind Dog Impulses: What They Mean and How They Shape Behavior
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You cry. I feel weepy. We all have impulses that just pop up naturally, and unless we have learned to inhibit them for some reason, we tend to act them out whenever the trigger events for them happen. They don’t need to make sense in a “thinking about it” way. https://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Chimpy-Made-with-Clipchamp.mp4 In people, these can […]
Two Myths about Behavior Evaluations for Shelter Dogs
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You might think behavior evaluations make placing shelter dogs safer. But, research shows that some of the most common beliefs about shelter dogs and evaluations are actually just myths. Myth #1 Dogs living in shelters are behaviorally different from dogs living with families There is a prevailing myth that shelter dogs are “damaged” or “have […]
Embracing Dogs as Individuals at the Latest Insurance Conference
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Legislators want to focus more on responsible dog ownership than breed restrictions in home insurance.
Does Your Dog’s Breed Make Them Smarter Than Other Dogs?
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A viral study about canine cognition doesn’t reveal as much as you might think about how much your dog thinks.
Eighth Circuit Court Fails to Protect Dog Owners’ Rights
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The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to protect the constitutional rights of dog-owning citizens of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The court decided not to reconsider en banc the summary judgment granted to the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, in the suit challenging the constitutionality of an ordinance prohibiting “pit bulls.” The court’s rejection of constitutional rights, as well as the scientific advances at the broad institute, lays a foundation for seizing innocent pet dogs.
We Asked a Computer Program about Dog Behavior and Here’s What It said
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ChatGPT is in step with modern canine behavior science and we’re happy to see it!
Judgment Free Pet Rehoming Reunited a Senior Dog and His Person
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There’s scientific research to back up why this works.