Welcome to our only weekly (ish) segment: The Week in Tweets! This is where I summarise my weekly tweets (from my Twitter account) and choose my favourite as the Tweet of the Week.
Tweet of the Week
My favourite post this week is a cute video I found where a film crew put pet dogs to the test, to see if they are any good at guarding the property. This is just a ‘silly test’, and a lot can be said about how one would really test these dogs’ guarding abilities. But it’s pretty fun to see how these dog’s reactions, and how their owners think their dog will be react is very interesting, too. The story is, “Guard dogs more friendly than frightening when put to the test“.
Calls to Action!
Survey for those with two dogs. Dr Gaille Perry is conducting reserach on the little-known-field of dual dog ownership.
Dog Behavior Project is looking for research participants in St Peterbergh, Florida.
Consider writing a submission to the Select Committee on Dogs and Cats as Companion Animals (in South Australia).
The 13 Project – 13 ways to help an animal shelter, from ThatMutt.
No Kill
Animal Shelters – How to Stop Killing Healthy, Adoptable Pets in 10 Easy Steps
KC Pet Project update – November 2012
Do animals need laws protecting them from shelters?
TN Pound: Killing someone’s pet is not against the rules
Two from Nathan Winograd: “The sheltering crisis hurts people, too” and “A false debate“.
Shelter shock: No kill turns into a life sentence for a couple of old coonhounds.
Incrementalism, access and the politics of cupcakes.
Other Rescue and Sheltering Stuff
Intelligent Dog at the Battersea Dog Home learns how to let himself and others out of their kennels.
Got mice? (on barn cat adoptions)
Speuter Nationa: Sterilizing the World
Wake Co Pound Requires Surrendered Pets to Suppress Normal Behavior Within Minutes
Bali Adoption Rehabilitation Centre wine fundraiser.
Dog Health
The Dog Doctor: Dog health in the Barkly - this is a bit of a cute little video produced by indigenous kids in remote Australia to educate others on dog health.
Let’s get real: Is your dog fat?
Yearly pet exams – are they necessary?
Those Pesky “Ear Infections” Part 1 from the Angry Vet.
Small dogs prove susceptible to flea poison.
New study shows dogs exposed to harmful chemicals from plastic toys.
Training
Positive vs. Punitive Dog Training video with Victoria Stilwell.
My Little Secret - on off leash walks.
Positive Training Supporters Can Be Their Owner Worst Enemy.
“Alpha” wolf? video by Dr David Mech.
Voyage to the Vet; The First Leg of Our New Life (on medical treatments of behavioural problems).
Dog Bites & BSL
US Overview of Attacks for 2012 – early edition.
Family Paws: Help toddlers approach dogs the right way.
Dogs on Trial Victoria (on BSL in Victoria, Australia).
Fun Dog Stuff
Video: Dogs learning to drive… Really!!
Other Dog Stuff
If you bought your dog, I’m not judging you.
Why judging people who bought their dogs does more harm than good.
Fiona Apple cancels tour: Singer stays home to be with her dying dog.
Lies from APHIS rule change proponents about the “Fancier Exemption”.
Goodbye Maisie – this is from the author of Pedigree Dogs Exposed. What you may not realise is Jemima Harrison has pedigree dogs, and part of the reason she was spurred to create the films is the genetic conditions of her own pets.
Are dog breeds actually different species?
If perception is reality, are purebred dog owners and breeders losing?
Simpsons Co-Creator offers $10k reward after put bull attacked
Other Stuff
The catfish that strands itself ot kill pigeons – this is really cool behaviour!
The Friskies Awards Names this Year’s Best Cat Video.
Restore your faith in humanity… (not even animal related!)
Puppy sleeping like dead dog on cool tiles.
Thanks for the shout out
You always find fascinating articles. There is just so much I want to check out here! That catfish story is crazy! I knew fish were a lot more intelligent than most give them credit for.
Hey Tegan!
We dropped by to greet you a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee