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The beagle dog in sunny autumn forest. Alerted huond searching for scent and listening to the woods
Canine Behavior

The Truth Behind Dog Impulses: What They Mean and How They Shape Behavior

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 be contagious reactions like yawning or crying or laughing when other people do. You don’t have to learn to respond this way; you just see

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July 14, 2023
Animal Shelters

Two Myths about Behavior Evaluations for Shelter Dogs

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 something wrong with them.” This myth can lead to shelters running a battery of tests, called behavior evaluations, on the dogs in their care, in

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May 17, 2023
Eighth circuit court fails to protect dog owners rights
Breed Restrictions

Eighth Circuit Court Fails to Protect Dog Owners’ Rights

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.

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January 20, 2023

Home Insurance Legislators Unanimously Agree to Put Science Ahead of Fear When It Comes to Dog Owners

On Friday, Nov 18, 2022 the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) unanimously agreed to adopt a model law that bars insurance companies from using breed restrictions to deny homeowners and renters liability insurance. This is important for three reasons. First, it is a step forward in creating more equitable housing and inclusive communities, as these restrictions are a form of proxy discrimination. It is also highly likely that every state that adopts this legislation will see a reduction in

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November 28, 2022

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