This snippet, taken from an internet posting on the subject of people breaking up fighting dogs, caught my eye:When my two dogs fight I can put my hands or face right between them without the slightest fear of being bitten.Let's assume that we are all in agreement that freedom from fear does not equate with … Continue reading Don’t Try This at Home
Author: YesBiscuit
Skeptic. Believer. eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com
Treats on the Internets
Interesting write-up on stray dogs in MoscowIL shelter charged with cruelty forced to turn over pets to other sheltersConsumer Freedom asks if there are many animals for HSUS to "save" in HaitiCesar Millan announces a Shelter Animal Physical Enrichment programSeattle Humane Society offering free neuter and vaccines to PitbullsHuffPo argues that schoolkids deserve better than … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
This Seems Wrong
Regarding a MN puppy mill investigated by a Boston TV station and others:The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in its final decision and order, stated that [Kathy] Bauck is "unfit" to be licensed because she operated her kennel in a criminally improper manner.And by "criminally improper" they mean:[...] emaciated dogs, sick dogs and others being dunked … Continue reading This Seems Wrong
Rescued Rescue Dog in Haiti
A Border Collie rescue, now trained for SAR, finds 3 girls in the rubble in Haiti.Sidenote: I was watching a sad story from Anderson Cooper on CNN this weekend where a Mother was pleading for days for a team to look for her daughter in a toppled daycare center. The Mother had heard the girl … Continue reading Rescued Rescue Dog in Haiti
Where Do You Stand?
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Strength to Love, 1963
Body Language: It’s Important
I'm unable to hear the accompanying audio on this clip right now (I will later) but from the video, it's apparent that no one was heeding the dog's or the reporter's body language prior to the bite. Thankfully the handler took immediate control of the situation afterward so no further damage was done. But it … Continue reading Body Language: It’s Important
Before You Donate
HSUS has already begun rattling the disaster relief donation pan. Now HSUS can spend their money any way they like - although I take issue with their tax-exempt status - and that's their right. But in the interest of full disclosure, which HSUS seems to have a hard time with in general, anyone considering donating … Continue reading Before You Donate
Treats on the Internets
The pdf of the complete Petsmart survey results is available. I was particularly interested in the details provided on pages 10, 15, 18, 19, 30 and 42.Smartdogs has an excellent, detailed review of the oft cited University of PA study regarding "confrontational training methods" and the negative responses evoked in dogsKC Dog Blog looks at … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Help for Haiti
I will be updating this post with new info as I come across it. I haven't yet found any search and rescue dog teams indicating they are heading to Haiti so if you hear something, please post in the comments.How to donate:Text message:Text "YELE" to 501501 - Charges $5 to your phone and sends that … Continue reading Help for Haiti
Breaking Down the Petsmart Survey
USA Today has a piece on the survey commissioned by Petsmart which asked 3000 adults questions about spay-neuter and shelter kill numbers. The article dives in head first on "pet overpopulation" which is unfortunate since there is no such thing. The longer we perpetuate that myth, the further we are away from having a real … Continue reading Breaking Down the Petsmart Survey
