The ‘Week in Tweets’ is name in the optimism that I will post a Twitter round up on a weekly basis. This sometimes happens, and sometimes it doesn’t. But here’s everything we’ve tweeted about for the last few weeks. It’s basically my ‘recommended reading’ list.
Phoebe – one of the current rescue dogs available for adoption. Find out more about Phoebe.
Tweet of the Week
It’s tax time! So PetRescue is running their annual campaign to encourage tax-deductable donations. PetRescue is a great resource for Australian rescues. Read more: The lives of more rescue pets are depending on us.
Domestication, Breeds and Breeding
The Wolf in the Dog House and How Accurate are Dog Breed DNA Tests? from Terrierman.
The Hierarchy of Border Collie Smugness from Border-Wars.
Genomes of modern dogs and wolves provide new insights on domestication.
Dog Science
How your dog protects you from getting allergic.
Aggressive behaviour in dogs: a survey of UK dog owners.
Do dogs with baby expressions get adopted sooner, and what does it say about domestication?, Do children benefit from animals in the classroom? and The Posts of the Year 2013 from Companion Animal Psychology.
Under pressure: Harness for guide dogs must suit both dog, owner.
Rescue, Sheltering and Welfare
Compulsory cat registration in QLD – an expensive flop. and Business as usual. from Saving Pets.
Beloved dog killed three days before letter from council.
Garland Country, AR struggles with the after effects of breed specific law.
Rescuing Riley, puppy rescued from 350′ deep slot canyon.
Lindsay’s Column: What does ‘no kill’ really mean?
Training and Behaviour
The Problem of Self-Reinforcing Behavior from Terrierman.
Dog training: Ways to use hand targeting.
22 rear end awareness exercises for dogs (video).
Epic recall failure from Denise Fenzi.
The Dog Whisperer is No Longer Relevant.
Is lip licking beagle a threat to baby?
Other Animal Stuff
Border Terriers on My Instagram
Other Dogs of My Instagram
Bailee takes herself into her crate to sleep, after chasey with Landy.
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