The ASPCA advises that the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act was again brought before Congress for the third time on March 1st. The bill, presented by Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Sam Farr (D-CA), Lois Capps (D-CA) and CW Bill Young (R-FL) requires any breeder who sells or offers to sell more than 50 dogs […]
The ASPCA has devised a test called SAFER – Safety Assessment for Evaluating Rehoming. This test is used to predict aggressive behavior in dogs so that if possible, behavior modification may be implemented. The assessment takes place out of the kennel in a quiet room and lasts about 10 minutes. Trained professionals usually perform the […]
A dog’s intelligence is generally measured by how quickly s/he learns. But this doesn’t mean that slow learners aren’t smart. And it doesn’t mean that the more clever a dog, the better pet s/he is. The average dog understands about 165 words and signals, intelligence equal to a 2 year old child. Smarter dogs have […]
