News, Advice and Resources for Thoughtful Pet People
All of this was captured on security cameras in Chile. First, one dog is struck by a car on a busy freeway. Then another dog appears and begins to haul the injured dog to safety on the side of the road. Amazing and kind of heartbreaking to see the dog’s persistence while no one stops to help.
There is an update on the dogs in Chile and you can read a translation of the news commentary in this post.
Check out this tutorial on how to make your own slingshot ball for your dog or for a gift. The cheapest store-bought version, like the Go-Frr Ball, that I can find is $8.00. You could probably make eight DIY slingshot balls for the same amount.
You’ll need some rubber balls—I’ve seen multi-packs in toy stores or you could check a dollar store—and you’ll need some surgical tubing, which you can get at many hardware stores. For tools, you’ll need a drill and a wire coathanger. A batch of these would make a nice gift.
Ranon O. Brock was wanted on felony dogfighting charges and when he ran from police, it was the police dog that helped bring him down by biting the suspect’s wrist. Brock is also has outstanding warrants for domestic violence.
Do you have a dog or even know a dog? Check out these 10 excellent tips on training from Jean Donaldson, the Director for the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. Donaldson has also written numerous books on dogs, including the revolutionary Culture CLash. She knows what she’s talking about.
Some fo my favaorite tips are:
