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.
Tweet of the Week
This excellent commentary by Andre Yeu from ‘When Hounds Fly’ looks at how erroneous owners can be about their dogs and their dogs’ interactions in social settings. Included are some great videos on how to see problematic behaviours. The post “Well socialised? No, well traumatized” is our Tweet of the Week.
Animal Sheltering and Rescue
Corrine Alberthesen and Jacqui Rand – What can 191 000 cats tell us about saving lives? (speech).
John Bishop – Social Media in relation to sheltering and adoption (speech).
Salem beagle breeder sues town, police over seizure of 22 of his dogs.
Police respond to vicious dog report – and this happened.
Dogs, kids, and biting
Teach your dog to love kids (video on classical conditioning).
Wishes Granted: Theo and Beau.
Behaviour and Training
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Course through Coursera.
Top 10 Food Dispensing Dog Toys.
Edible entertainment for dogs.
Teach your dog to pose for the camera on cue.
Steve White Seminar: Get to or got to?
Letting Dogs Meet: The Three Second Rule.
Only if the behavior decreases.
Peace from Separation Anxiety.
Fun Dog Stuff
So we caught the dog doing this in the backyard.
Dog dwerking to bubble butt song.
Owner Profile; The Rare Breed Braggart.
Other Dog Stuff
But I can’t afford a dental cleaning for my dog!
Heartwarming reunion: Illinois tornado survivor finds his missing dog buried alive under rubble.
Heart-wrenching photos show the moment dog owners say goodbye to dying friend.
The Reality of Veterinary Medicine.
Other Animal Stuff
Oldest clam consternation overblown.
37 Pictures That Prove Cats Have Hearts of Gold.
Can you identify an animal based on its eyes?
Two monkeys were paid unequally: See what happens next.
Midway: This film should be seen by the entire world!
Other Stuff
HM – the man with no memory. This was very close to tweet of the week.
Not too hot for spooning, says Breaker and Myrtle.
