Breed labeling in shelters — does it work?
Breed labeling in shelters can do more harm than good, according to a recent study. Adopting a dog? Behavior matters more than breed when selecting…
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Delta bans pit bulls as service and emotional support animals
Delta airlines has banned all pit bulls on planes — even if they’re service or support animals. Earlier in 2018, Delta introduced a stricter selection…
Canine aggression: breed-specific or learnt behavior?
A recent study published in Applied Animal Behavior revealed that a dog’s behavior – particularly in the case of aggression – is more likely to be…
How these two Pit Bulls went from homeless to heroes
On March 13, 2017 the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina welcomed two new K-9 deputies to their department. These formerly homeless Pit Bulls,…
Ending Breed Specific Legislation
In a time where LGBT rights, bullying and other human issues are front and center, making headlines is an animal issue that the world is…
