Roundup 31 – Favorite Dog Articles of the Week
I am in the middle of a frustrating week of intermittent internet access – oh the things we take for granted. So no extra Laika photo this week, I’m getting straight to the point before it goes out again. Have a great weekend and give your stable internet access a hug from me.
Here are my favorite dog articles of the week, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Favorite Dog Articles of the Week
You Don’t Have to Go Through The Door Before Your Dog!
One of those myths that’s still around to this day has always bothered me; you must walk out the door before your dog to be a good pack leader. I’ve never quite understood why we can’t just teach our dogs to stay when needed, and why the door seems to be such a sticking point for many. Great post that explains why the myth is just silly.
Repeating Cues: Information or Affect?
No matter how many times I’ve read that repeating commands isn’t ideal I still catch myself doing it. Why is that pesky habit so hard to break? Great article that looks at not only what we say to our dogs, but how we’re saying it.
The Bloodstained Terrible Towel
Amazing read on why there’s such a great divide in regards to Michael Vick being signed to the Steelers. I couldn’t imagine living in Pittsburgh and having to hear “this is just about football” or “he did his time” comments all day long. Perhaps this makes it clear that there’s a big misunderstanding of how horrible his abuse to dogs was, or just a sign that many believe it doesn’t matter since they were “just dogs.”
Extreme Beta-Cell Deficiency in Pancreata of Dogs with Canine Diabetes
Recent study that found a lot of key factors into the causes of canine diabetes, which until now has been highly unknown. Scientists found similarities between dog & human diabetes that doesn’t exist in rodents. The study found that canine diabetes develops much like type 1 diabetes in people, but often does so much later in life.
Does the Breed Make the Dog? Or, Is There More to the Story?
When it comes to speaking on behalf of dogs I’m a big advocate of the “each dog is an individual” opinion. Fascinating look, with a great podcast, on how much breed influences the dog versus how much of that behavior is based on us, their owners.
Does Comforting a Scared Dog Reinforce Their Fear? (Answer: Who Cares?)
This is such a highly debated topic, and it’s refreshing to see a post that looks into the common assumption that comfort reinforces fear even further.
Best Dog Deals of the Week
- 700 Dog Waste Bags w/Dispenser 79% Off – Amazon
- Outward Hound Dog Life Jacket Size Small 53% Off – Amazon
- Safari Flea Comb w/Double Row of Teeth 65% Off – Amazon
- Beefy Bliss Grab Bag 25% Off – Best Bully Sticks
- 20% Off Skin & Coat Products – Only Natural Pet
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Favorite Dog Videos of the Week
Bretagne, the last known living search & rescue dog from ground zero celebrates her 16th birthday. Featured image & video via Barkpost.
How chill is this dog, seriously? Yeah there’s a bird pulling my fur, no big deal…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_p0Xcg6t54
Such a cute reaction.
And last, but not least a new Hope For Paws rescue.
Oh no! I’m sorry about your internet connection!! I totally know your pain. When I lived at my inlaw’s we went through it all the time. Their router was going out and it would often kick me out and my FIL travels for work and he was gone all the time and wouldn’t give me the passwords so I could fix it! It was so aggravating! They live in the mountains, so even cell signal was spotty and I’d have to walk over a mile to get any signal. It was awful! I always felt so disconnected from the world and it was really boring, too! I hope you get your connection stable soon!
This was a great week for dog articles! 😀
What a great collection of articles! I just lost an hour this morning now. 🙂
I agree with you about Michael Vick. I don’t think enough people know the gory details of exactly what he did to those poor helpless dogs. I read just one article with a few details (no photos) and I was sick to my stomach. I can’t even imagine what a kick in the gut it would feel like if I lived in Pittsburgh and my football team hired that monster.
I really enjoy your roundup posts. I don’t read every article, but I definitely read a few of them each week and look forward to your selections.
Great articles, Jen! As a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler’s fan, the signing of Michael Vick was heartbreaking. I long for the days when the team’s management and coaches cared more about a player’s character and integrity than money and winning.