
Embracing Dogs as Individuals at the Latest Insurance Conference
Legislators want to focus more on responsible dog ownership than breed restrictions in home insurance.
Legislators want to focus more on responsible dog ownership than breed restrictions in home insurance.
A viral study about canine cognition doesn’t reveal as much as you might think about how much your dog thinks.
Breed-specific legislation does not reflect how U.S. citizens feel about their pets.
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.
ChatGPT is in step with modern canine behavior science and we’re happy to see it!
There’s scientific research to back up why this works.
A new genetics study reveals more about the canine division of labor in ancient times, but not about your dog’s individual personality.
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
Studies show that the stronger a dog’s attachment to their owner the more secure the dog feels.
Watch Janis Bradley discuss her research on the relevance of behavior evaluations for shelter dogs.