{"id":4046,"date":"2014-02-06T17:10:26","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T06:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/?p=4046"},"modified":"2021-08-02T17:47:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:17:02","slug":"the-week-in-tweets-6th-february-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/links-of-interest\/the-week-in-tweets-6th-february-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week In Tweets &#8211; 6th February 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is our (almost) weekly segment where we review the content posted on our Twitter over the course of the week. It\u2019s a long post! So make sure you grab a coffee and prepare yourself for some serious reading.<\/p>\n<p>The big news this week is <a href=\"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/personal-posts\/the-thief-of-hearts\/\">Bandit<\/a> found a new home! He was with us for 9 months but now has a great home with a young couple. They have taken over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/adoptbanditsa\">his Facebook page<\/a> and is keeping us all updated on Bandit&#8217;s exploits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4050\" alt=\"Bandit with his new family.\" src=\"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1625647_10151854037197121_526096393_n.jpg\" width=\"487\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1625647_10151854037197121_526096393_n.jpg 812w, http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1625647_10151854037197121_526096393_n-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1625647_10151854037197121_526096393_n-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1625647_10151854037197121_526096393_n-50x50.jpg 50w, http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1625647_10151854037197121_526096393_n-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, on with the tweets!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tweet of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I enjoyed this post from Patricia McConnell sharing humourous stories of &#8216;when dog owners stuff up&#8217;. It&#8217;s not actually called that but it would be suiting. Read: &#8216;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.patriciamcconnell.com\/theotherendoftheleash\/the-laughs-on-me-story-contest-winners\">The Laugh&#8217;s On Me<\/a>&#8216;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dog Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w0HDEsADuxw&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Clover doing 10m of leg weaves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.companionanimalpsychology.com\/2013\/11\/can-dogs-cooperate-with-each-other-and.html\">Can dogs cooperate with each other and with a human?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/canine-corner\/201310\/what-is-the-best-way-greet-your-dog\">What is the best way to greet your dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lolabuland.com\/2013\/10\/01\/too-slow-for-your-dog-2\/\">Too slow for your dog?<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/wildewmn.wordpress.com\/2013\/11\/04\/wag-this-way-left-or-right-offers-insight\/\">Wag this way; Left or right offers insights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecrossovertrainer.com\/promoting-positive-reinforcement\/\">Promoting positive reinforcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whole-dog-journal.com\/issues\/16_8\/features\/seven-separation-anxiety-myths_20800-1.html#.Uu3ASyHtpLE.twitter\">Seven separation anxiety myths<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.k9pro.com.au\/dog-owners-think\/\">Dog owners &#8211; think! Is your small dog a target?<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HCOHMX4qjVQ&amp;feature=youtu.be\">How to fix pulling on the leash<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dog Bites and Dogs &amp; Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mWI0GXToxyM&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Parker and the Baby<\/a> &#8211; a video of warning signs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/doggonesafe.blogspot.com.au\/2013\/10\/results-of-doggone-safe-childhood-dog.html\">Results of the Doggone Safe Childhood Dog Bite Survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dogsandbabieslearning.com\/2013\/11\/05\/maybe-its-not-the-dog\/\">What&#8217;s harder? The dog or the baby?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ryanomeara.com\/fatal-dog-attacks\/\">What causes fatal dog attacks and how can we prevent deaths by dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/empoweredanimals.com\/lunging-lucy-growly-gus\/\">&#8220;Lunging Lucy&#8221; &amp; &#8220;Growling Gus&#8221;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=424050721061970&amp;set=a.340971809369862.1073741828.330755533724823&amp;type=1&amp;relevant_count=1\">Immediate threat to all dogs and owners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dog Health and Wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sarahwilsondogexpert.com\/seeing-pain-in-dogs-hindquarters\/\">Seeing Pain: Hindquarters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/prettyfluffy.com\/trends-shopping\/product-reviews\/review-pet-safety-bag\">Review: Pet Safety Bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=avo837ICeJc&amp;feature=youtu.be\">How to give your dog a pill using the multiple meatball method<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yesbiscuit.wordpress.com\/2013\/09\/27\/new-reduced-cost-parvo-treatment-protocol-announced\/\">New reduced cost parvo treatment protocol announced<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rescue and Sheltering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From Maddie&#8217;s Institute:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/maddiesinstitute.typepad.com\/chewonthis\/2013\/11\/scan-how-to-do-a-good-job-scanning-for-a-microchip.html\">SCAN: How to do a good job scanning for a microchip<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maddiesfund.org\/Maddies_Institute\/Articles\/The_Shelter_Pet_Project_By_the_Numbers.html\">The shelter pet project by the numbers &#8211; and something more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From YesBiscuit!:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/yesbiscuit.wordpress.com\/2013\/10\/31\/the-tuh-files-there-is-a-shortage-of-dogs-in-michigan\/\">The Tuh Files: There is a shortage of dogs in Michigan<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/yesbiscuit.wordpress.com\/2013\/10\/31\/the-tuh-files-there-is-a-shortage-of-dogs-in-michigan\/\">Discussion: A new twist on oops-actions at a PA shelter<\/a> , <a href=\"http:\/\/yesbiscuit.wordpress.com\/2012\/06\/10\/the-biggest-animal-welfare-myth-in-the-south\/\">The Biggest Animal Welfare Myth in the South<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/yesbiscuit.wordpress.com\/2013\/11\/08\/jasper-co-sheriffs-office-buys-pet-store-puppy\/\">Jasper Co Sheriff&#8217;s Office Buys Pet Store Puppy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aspcapro.org\/blog\/2013\/11\/06\/pets-gifts\u2014wrap-\u2018em\">Pets as gifts &#8211; wrap &#8217;em up!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=652972131411772&amp;set=a.484535038255483.102211.171761312866192&amp;type=1\">Debating if microchipping your pet is worth it? Read Meg&#8217;s story<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Dog Stuff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dog-milk.com\/stacie-bloomfields-52-weeks-of-dogs-illustrations\/\">Stacie Bloomfield&#8217;s 52 Weeks of Dogs Illustrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.poochto5k.com\/bursting-the-big-backyard-myth.html\">Bursting the Big Backyard Myth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/deformutilation.blogspot.com.au\/2013\/11\/a-puppys-loyalty.html?zx=49e8a7f5034d3caa\">A Puppy&#8217;s Loyalty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/chelseamarshall\/tear-jerking-moments-of-soldiers-reuniting-with-their-dog\">18 tear-jerking moments of soldiers reuniting with their dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theknot.ninemsn.com.au\/community\/blogs\/wedding-obsessions\/21-of-the-cutest-wedding-attendants-weve-seen-hint-theyre-puppies\">21 Cute Wedding Attendants<\/a>.\u00a0(Hint: they&#8217;re puppies).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.obsessedwithconformity.com\/418\/just-a-dog\/\">Just a dog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kellyandsam.com.au\/products\/dachshund-tote-bag\">Dachshund Tote Bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/notesfromadogwalker.com\/2013\/11\/16\/should-i-leash-my-dog-flowchart\/\">Should I leash my dog? A flowchart.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keepthetailwagging.com\/safer-dog-car\/\">Fur mom confessions: my car is the dog car, a safer dog car<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Stuff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homepetz.com.au\/2\/post\/2012\/03\/rabbits-illegal-in-queensland.html\">Rabbits Illegal in Queensland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.viralnova.com\/unique-animals\/\">Here are 20 animals you had no idea existed. Some of these will haunt my dreams forever.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kSR4xuU07sc&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Coming out of your closet: Ash Beckham at TEDxBoulder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/j50c3DtBbe\/\">Boof enjoying cold tiles and air con.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/j3p9CnNBd2\/\">You know it&#8217;s hot when your agapanthus are browning!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/j3bMqMtBTL\/\">Boof playing with &#8216;toy&#8217;. Winnie existing.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/j0M_u1NBbL\/\">How Myrtle Sleeps<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things we tweeted about this week. A huge list of links with worthwhile doggy readings. Grab a cup of coffee and do some reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4046","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-links-of-interest"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4046"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4046"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4046\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5071,"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4046\/revisions\/5071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4046"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4046"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}