This is our (almost) weekly segment where we review the content posted on our Twitter over the course of the week. It’s a long post! So make sure you grab a coffee and prepare yourself for some serious reading.
But before we start, a quick video on Bandit (our current foster dog) and how he is going with his loose lead walking.
Tweet of the Week
This is an oldie, but a goodie: “Should you share that cute dog and baby photo?“. On my daily internet travels I see a lot of dog-child photos that make me cringe, as I can see the dog is uncomfortable and the child is at risk. Dogs and Babies have this great post that I think should be distributed far and wide.
Dog Training & Behaviour
From Eileen at Eileen and Dogs: But It’s Unhealthy to Protect Your Dog from All Stress!
The Scoop on Dog-Friendly Dog Training.
Is attachment to pet dogs linked to their behaviour?
A workshop with Ian Dunbar: Solving “impossible” off leash, real life behaviour problems, real time.
New Illustrations – Dog Training from Doggie Drawings.
Dogs and Kids
Doggie Drawings illustrations on Dog & Baby Safety – For FamilyPaws.com.
I think my dog might bite my kids… And I’m glad.
Dog Food & Health
A History of Commercial Dog Food.
Your Dog’s a Fat-ass. Feed it less. A Rant by Fang.
How often do dogs need Frontline or other flea-and-tick prevention?
Puppy classes and canine parvovirus.
Breeds, Breeders, and Breeding
Helen King on Structure Evaluation.
What exactly is a responsible breeder?
TAZI – A journey with the Afghan Hounds.
Changing Minds: Has selective breeding restructured some dog brains?
Shelters and Animal Welfare
Understanding Cause & Effect when it comes to Mandatory Spay/Neuter Laws.
How can shelters get more cats adopted?
From Maddie’s Institute: Saving animal lives: How data gets you there and Parenting blog has tough love for adoption groups.
Channel 7 Today Tonight – Moorook Animal Shelter v RSPCA.
No one wants to kill pets – regional NSW edition.
Special Investigation: Five suicides, one common thread: They all fell foul of the RSPCA.
Other Dog Stuff
Craft ACT: Amanda Stuart’s artwork.
Labrador Puppy Designer Umbrella.
Puppies And Kittens Vs. Mirrors.
Other Stuff
Why Ferns Have More Chromosomes Than You.
Showdown: Fox defends the den against a badger.
Myrtle relaxing after a track.
Bandi’ looks sad, but he put himself here for cuddles!
