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
News
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-Specific Legislation
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
Canine Behavior
We Asked a Computer Program about Dog Behavior and Here’s What It said
ChatGPT is in step with modern canine behavior science and we’re happy to see it!
January 5, 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
Loving A Dog Doesn’t Require Perfection
Watch Janis Bradley discuss her research on the relevance of behavior evaluations for shelter dogs.
September 15, 2022