This is our near-weekly segment where we list all the links we’ve shared on Twitter. It’s always a big post! So grab a coffee and prepare yourself for some serious reading.
Tweet of the Week
A lot of what Roger Abrantes writes is a bit over my head, I admit. It takes a lot of concentrating to read his articles, and I do intend to, at some point, re-write in a simplistic way his latest blog post: “Dog training – let reason prevail over force!” He provides very sensible, rationale, and believable arguments on dominance in dog training. Until I find the time to para phrase this blog post, I suggest you have a read of the original.
Do something!
If you’re in South Australia, attend the “My dogs are ENTIRELY FRIENDLY” protest walk – in response to the recent proposal from the Dog and Cat Management Board.
Resource guarders needed for University of Florida study.
Dog Health & Diet
Help… My dog ate Gorilla Glue! What happens with Gorilla Glue gets wet (video) – a must watch!
Prevent Bloat in Dogs Naturally (personally, I think the title of this should be ‘minimise the risk of bloat in dogs naturally’. Nothing truly prevents bloat. Still a good read).
In Case of Emergency: Break Bank – a post from Team Unruly asking you to think about your plans if your pet faces a medical emergency.
Dog overpopulation: Can female dogs soon be sterilized by a 1-dose, edible sterilant?
Dog Safety – Legislation & Media
The media has a repsonsibility to the public – when are they going to own up to it?
BSL Shocker – A list of 75 dogs that are banned or restricted.
BSL is contagious. Speak up now.
Guilty until proven innocent – SA’s Dog & Cat Management Board’s next grand plan.
Dog Research
From Border Wars: “Academic Fraud in Toller Research” and “For Whom the Dog Tolls“.
Can we communicate with dogs using photos and replicas?
Why wolves are forever wild, but dogs can be tamed.
Dogs’ responses to affection from familiar and unfamiliar people.
Rottweiler study links ovaries with exceptional longevity.
Sheltering
Puppy Farming and shelter killing – is there really a link?
You People – another post on YesBiscuit! explaining why public shaming never helped shelter pets. YesBiscuit! also blogged, “Shelter dogs in Eldon, MO Allegedly Abused”.
Is pet overpopulation a myth? Inside Nathan Winograd’s “Redemption”.
Beyond the Blue Solution of Dog Shelter Death from TerrierMan.
The Black Dog Syndrome – Fact or Fiction? asks Patricia McConnell.
Blog the Change for Animals: My First Fostering Experience from Rescued Insanity.
Dog Training and Behaviour
This blog post was close to being the tweet of the week: Denise Fenzi wrote on “Common Knowledge” in dog training, and why it should be questioned.
Autonomy & Domestic Dogs by Patricia McConnell.
Watch the Cows – thoughts from TerrierMan on electric fences for keeping in livestock.
Neutering and Behavior from Angry Vet.
Presentation: Verbal Command Conditioning (video).
In the News
Custody battle over Chihuahua highlights trange South Carolina law.
Friends indeed when life goes off the rails.
Loyal dog attends church of his deceased owner every day.
Other Dog Stuff
American Dog with Victoria Stilwell – Canine Assistants.
The Power of the Dog – Cabal 2003-2013.
Blog the Change – Dogs Deserve Better.
I am not the dreaded dog catcher.
Educate Yourself (on aquiring a puppy).
Police shootings of Dogs 1/1/13-1/14/13.
DIY Compact Dog First Aid Kit for Under $30.
An artist named Charles Burton Barber.
Other Animal Stuff
Holocaust on a Conveyor Belt – Assembly Line of Death.
TARDIS Cat Condo is a Mancat Mancave for Dr Who Fans.
Is the animal world open to change?
CreatureCast – Jumping Spider.
Hey thanks again for tweeting about the first aid kit! 😀
Thanks for writing great content! 😉