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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

May 17, 2023

Policy

Embracing Dogs as Individuals at the Latest Insurance Conference

Legislators want to focus more on responsible dog ownership than breed restrictions in home insurance.

March 21, 2023

Canine Personality

Are we Smart Enough to Know How Smart Our Dogs Are?

A viral study about canine cognition doesn’t reveal as much as you might think about how much your dog thinks.

February 8, 2023

Breed Restrictions

The Government Has a Moral Obligation to be Correct

Breed-specific legislation does not reflect how U.S. citizens feel about their pets.

February 5, 2023

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.

January 20, 2023

Animal Shelters

Judgment Free Pet Rehoming Reunited a Senior Dog and His Person

There’s scientific research to back up why this works.

January 3, 2023

Canine Behavior

Action Patterns Aren’t Personality. Here’s What a Recent Canine Genetics Study Really Means About Your Dog’s Behavior

A new genetics study reveals more about the canine division of labor in ancient times, but not about your dog’s individual personality.

December 21, 2022

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

November 28, 2022

It’s Not Who Your Dog Is, It’s Who You Are To Your Dog

Studies show that the stronger a dog’s attachment to their owner the more secure the dog feels.

October 21, 2022

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