Dog

2022 - 10 - 9

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'I've taken my dog to 20 lessons, but it's not working — he's getting ... (Country Life)

This week's reader is at his wit's end: his dog lessons are not working, and his canine companion seems to take two steps forward then three steps back.

The trouble is that, if you keep going into an environment such as a group-training session where there are lots of other dogs that are in the same heightened state as yours and are quite wound up, those dogs are going to have a detrimental effect on your dog. In this instance, I ask the dog to sit, show it a piece of kibble, place the lead over the dog’s neck, then give it the kibble. So in this case, and as I recommend with so many of my clients, the best thing you can do now is to reset and restart. So, what you have to do is keep going with the basic training until it’s damn near perfect at home. It’s also important to spend time reconnecting with your dog and encouraging them to establish good eye contact with you. As always, it’s best to start these exercises in a very low distraction environment with a very high value reward, whether that be food, a ball or praise. [stop barking and jumping up at people when they come to the door](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/out-and-about/dogs/how-to-stop-your-dog-barking-at-the-door-239031). Once you’ve built a better rapport with your dog, you need to teach them that having the lead on is a good thing — that will result in a reward — not a punishment and an end to the fun they have been having when you put it back on them after they’ve been running about all over the place. However, I can say that after 30 years of dog-training and teaching people and their dogs, this is very rarely the case because of the wrong training advice that has been given early on. Usually, people have done way too much, way too quickly with their young dog, and taken it into too exciting environments before they were ready to cope with them. It’s easy to become frustrated and anxious about your young dog’s seemingly constant desire to retrieve all sorts of household items, from shoes to TV remotes, or hunt rabbits in the bushes in the local park. She can be very good, yet can also decide not to be!

The So-Called Bad Dog: The Plight of Marginalized Nonhumans (Psychology Today)

Nonhuman-human relationships shape and are shaped by nation, race, colonialism, gender, and sexuality. Structural violences that harm humans also harm the ...

[racism](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bias) inform the idealized [adoptive family](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/adoption)-home central to these spaces. If we understand justice as practices and ways of thinking that dismantle structural violences and build better worlds, my hope is that, by questioning the class and racial norms that subtend the moniker “bad dog” and, more materially, by promoting practices such as free veterinary-behavior clinics or force-free shelter playgroups, we can begin to build towards a multi-species justice. Drawing from the increasingly contentious world of human-dog politics and featuring rich ethnographic research among dogs and their advocates, Bad Dog explores how relationships between humans and animals not only reflect but actively shape experiences of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, nation, breed, and species. Queer-of-color critiques of heteronormativity as policing not just overtly gay-queer behavior, but also behavior by straight-reading folks of color—for example, Cathy Cohen’s writing about the Reagan-era rendering of the supposed “welfare queen” as a threat to be controlled by incentivizing [marriage](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/marriage) and long-term birth control or sterilization, aka eugenics—shaped my understanding of how the structural violence that harm humans also harm the animals we live with. [book](https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Dog-Politics-Multispecies-Technosciences/dp/0295748028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39CNK300NG0BQ&keywords=harlan+weaver+bad+dog&qid=1663516110&sprefix=harlan+weaver+bad+dog%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1) Bad Dog: Pit Bull [Politics](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/politics) and Multispecies Justice.1 And I realized that my knowledge of dogs who are called "bad" is extremely limited. [testosterone](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/testosterone) and began to read as not-woman but not quite male. Perhaps it’s impractical, but I am actually hopeful that we can build a world where “bad dogs” won’t emerge as such in the first place. More generally, there isn’t enough writing that connects what seem to be human-specific social justice questions to our relationships with nonhuman animals, especially when the relationships in question are about living together rather than eating—I hope my contribution can help change that. cities) join imaginings of what a world where shelters are not necessary would look and feel like. The book’s first chapter is definitely in this category; in it, I examine the saviorism driving rescue and shelter work and ask readers to consider how colonialism and Prior to the project—funded by the NSF in its first year—I had volunteered at a number of shelters, which I expanded into ethnographic research in both shelter and rescue worlds. These experiences made me realize that, at times, “my” gender was made possible by Haley, while her experience of breed was shaped by her connection (or lack thereof) to me.

Expo City Dubai is now dog-friendly (The National)

Wooden pet stations with water bowls, treats and waste bags have been set up at the site.

There's no charge for dogs heading to Expo City with their owners, but pets are not allowed inside the pavilions such as Terra or Alif. It officially opened on October 1 after a soft launch in September. [adventure hub of Hatta ](https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/destinations/2022/09/15/dubais-hatta-reopens-to-tourists-a-complete-guide-to-season-five/)is also a good place for dog owners to explore, with Hatta Kayak and plenty of trekking trails open to pooches. [Expo City is designed as the city of the future ](https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/09/01/expo-city-dubai-five-things-you-can-see-and-do/)and a place where the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai can continue. Each station contains water bowls where dogs can enjoy a cold drink. Several wooden dog stations have been set up at Dubai’s first fully pedestrianised neighbourhood.

Should you be brushing your dog's teeth? (Yahoo News)

Pet dental care is a relatively new field, and the notion of home care even newer. Lori Teller, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, said ...

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'Sausage extravaganza!': Southwold sausage dog event smashes ... (ITV News)

Can you guess how many pooches gathered to beat the Guinness World Record of 'biggest number for a single breed walk'? | ITV News Anglia.

Now they have beaten the world record the next goal for the organisers is to make Southwold the sausage dog capital of the world, complete with a sausage dog statue in the seaside town. Sausage dog owners have gathered in their thousands for a world record breaking dog walk in Suffolk. 'Sausage extravaganza!': Southwold sausage dog event smashes world record

Southwold Sausage Dog Walk 'smashes' world record (East Anglian Daily Times)

Hundreds of four-legged friends descended on a Suffolk beach this weekend hoping to set a new world record.

"We're slowly going worldwide too. - 2 - 1

Dolly Parton's Husband 'Grieved Uncontrollably for a Year' After His ... (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, cared very deeply for his Boston terrier, Popeye. However, when the dog died, he was broken.

Parton says it took her husband three years to get over the death of his dog. The death of Popeye hurt Dean so much that he couldn’t bear to get another dog. [a robe of Parton’s](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-has-different-clothes-to-match-her-houses.html/) that the dog enjoyed sleeping on. He then [buried Popeye in the front yard](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/i-love-lucy-lucille-ball-said-her-mother-tied-her-to-a-dog-leash-and-kept-her-in-the-backyard.html/). Parton says Dean loved this dog so much that he overlooked the ruined furniture. However, Parton says all the drugs and the stress of being sick weakened the dog’s heart. Parton says the dog chewed through their couch, tore up their chairs, stained the carpets, and tore the drapes. “He was like a new kid in the house.” She says he has had dogs ever since he was a young boy. She and her husband, [Carl Dean](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-discouraged-from-marrying-husband-carl-dean.html/), are both fond of the furry companions. In her book Dolly Parton: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, Parton says her husband shows his sensitivity when it comes to dogs. [Dolly Parton](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-said-there-are-lot-of-people-who-dont-like-her.html/) has always had a special place in her heart for dogs.

Southwold Sausage Dog Walk 'smashes' world record (Lowestoft Journal)

Hundreds of four-legged friends descended on a Suffolk beach this weekend hoping to set a new world record.

"We're slowly going worldwide too. - 10 - 1

Falkor the rescue dog is proof second chances do exist (Sunshine Coast News)

His challenging life – plagued by countless painful injuries – may even have included being allegedly involved in dog fighting. The Bull Arab mastiff's rescuers ...

“I want people to know that Bull Arab mastiffs are not dangerous dogs – we are in a lot of online community groups, and they are the friendliest dogs,” Troy said. “He couldn’t stand up on his back legs and couldn’t go to the toilet properly.” “We take him to the vet, cats jump off the table and rub against him,” Troy said. When he was rescued from the property, north of the Sunshine Coast, Danielle said Falkor weighed about eight kilograms, and was “covered in” slashes and burn marks. “But the farmer said he couldn’t shoot Falkor because he wasn’t attacking his cattle and kept looking up at him with his big brown eyes.” “Falkor could have taken off but he always came to our back deck and sat on the chairs waiting for us,” Danielle explained.

CBS3 Pet Project: Let your dog sniff (CBS News)

Animal advocate Carol Erickson from the Pennsylvania SPCA says recent research shows that letting your dog sniff can lower their pulse rate. Researchers were ...

Those dogs running around by themselves were able to sniff the most and get the pulse rate down the most. The length of the leash influenced the amount of time that they spent sniffing. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – This brisk weather is great to get outside and exercise.

4 Things You Need to Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy This Fall ... (This Dog's Life)

“The most common joint supplements are collagen and glucosamine, but you can also look into chondroitin, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C,” Dr. Takiguchi says ...

Bye Bye Shabby Coat nourishes your dog’s skin and coat from the inside out. Along with grass and dust, two major irritants in the fall are ragweed and mold, according to Dr. For advanced arthritis and dogs in a lot of pain, you might need to talk to your vet about pain relief and anti-inflammatory medication. Allergies are not just a “spring thing.” In fact, the change into the fall season might result in a whole new set of allergies. Add to add rainy, foggy fall afternoons, these conditions worsen visibility even more, and you have a potential recipe for disaster. Fall’s higher humidity, frequent rains, and strong winds can cause dogs to feel cold even if the temperature doesn’t seem to be so low. Rooted in nature and vet formulated, these chews have more than 1,000 mg of powerful natural ingredients to help your pup deal with occasional discomfort. “Dogs become increasingly less able to climb stairs and onto furniture, need a boost to get into the car, don’t feel like walking as far, things like that,” Dr. When this happens and the dog seems otherwise healthy (eating, drinking and eliminating normally and responding to you as usual), Dr. “The most common joint supplements are collagen and glucosamine, but you can also look into chondroitin, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C,” Dr. As the weather cools down and the nights draw in, dogs are more likely to struggle with their mobility. “Dogs who coped relatively well in the summer are suddenly stiff and limping now that the weather is cooler and more damp,” says Dr.

Kennel cough is on the rise across dog parks. Here's what you need ... (ABC News)

Sunshine Coast and Brisbane-based emergency veterinarian Tegan Hunt says she went from seeing no kennel cough cases to at least four in one weekend.

"I wanted to tell them that there was kennel cough going around at the dog park," she said. Dr Hunt said kennel cough was "very contagious" and infected dogs should quarantine away from animals. Dr Hunt said kennel cough could be prevented by vaccination and avoiding areas recently exposed to the virus. Dr Hunt said kennel cough sounded like a "goose honk" followed by a "profound retch" at the end. Dr Hunt said it was also important that dog owners warned their vet before bringing in their dog with suspected kennel cough. "Usually, it is more just a cough that we find in a bit of exercise intolerance," she said. "Even if you're taking a dog for a walk in a highly populated area, it is basically just transmitted through sniffing," Dr Hunt said. Dr Hunt said kennel cough was often mistaken for choking. Dr Hunt said kennel cough is a "blanket term" for canine infectious respiratory diseases. "It is more like a broad term to cover all contagious conditions in dogs where there is a cough as one of the main major clinical signs," she said. Dr Hunt said the most common symptoms of kennel cough were a dry hacking cough, a reduced appetite, lethargy, runny nose, and discharge around the eyes. What is kennel cough and what are the symptoms?

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