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 first, a video of my new chicken family. Mums are wyandottes, and babies are speckled sussexes. There are four babies – which is pretty good considering the week of hot weather we’ve had! I thought my eggs would be cooked!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-S3AWwk35U
Now on with the tweets.
Tweet of the Week
I loved Robin Bennet’s post on ‘Two misunderstandings about dog socialization‘. She points out that socialisation needs to be positive, and for dogs that are having trouble coping with some experiences, training is part of the socialisation process. A good read.
In the News
After the tornado, Greg and Coco reunited (video).
Remembering Zanjeer, the golden labrador who saved thousands of lives in Mumbai.
RSPCA push for pilot project to have pets in South Australian aged-care homes.
Dog’s best friend: Woman carries wounded pit bull down mountain - another example of ‘the irresponsible public’.
Rescue and Sheltering
Craigslist – Thinking Outside the Box.
What if we promoted pet adoption in low-income communities?
Does food aggression matter in shelter dogs?
From SavingPets: RSPCA ACT confirms ‘cat laws’ probably not doing much.
First day, new dog: 5 things to tell your adopters.
Homeless cats: Lessons from Australia.
Lost Dogs Home criticised over deaths.
Dog Training and Behaviour
Spin – luring and fading the lure (video).
Kathy Sdao Seminar: 10 ways to get behavior.
Steve White Seminar: Introduction.
Dog Health and Bodies
Help prevent canine cancer, join the golden retriever lifetime study.
Older siblings’ cells can be passed from female dogs to their puppies in the womb.
Heartbreak as crossbreed dog put to sleep as a’genetic disaster’.
The best way to cut your dog’s nails (video).
Five red flag indicators that it’s time to find a new vet.
Other Dog Stuff
Rebel Wilson Raps and Talks Family Dog-Show Business - I love this video, and it was close to tweet of the week.
The Link Between Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence.
How to attach a lead to a show collar.
Toddler dog attack death in Queensland.
USDA Internet Sale Regulations.
The Smart Puppy and Dog Buyer’s Guide.
Animal Stuff
Bride chooses her horse to be a bridesmaid.
I was wrong about veganism. Let them eat meat – but farm it properly.
Once ‘Extinct’ Pinocchio Lizard Pokes His Nose Out.
US biologist discovers new species up his nose after research trip to Africa.
Personal Dog Stuffs
Photographs from my (now) husband and I’s engagement session: Betrothed: Tegan & Jesse.
A video of Clover’s Starter Freestyle (Dancing) Routine.
Boof.
