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Turning viral vids into learning opportunities. PhD (dog anxiety). Veterinarian. Author of A Dedication to Difficult Dogs. ABAdog. #difficultdogsdeservelove

Melbourne, Victoria

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@DennisWormald

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Dogs can pant for a few different reasons, and one of them is exercise. Amazing how none of all these dogs are barking, it's silent except for the sound of 100 steam trains 😄

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Diane Hart Collie Dog Rescue, Wales

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The dogs are absolutely loving the fun on the fields. As you can see we have a collie here for everyone, so if you are looking for a new collie family member please give us a shout I'm sure we can match make you 🐾🐾

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@DennisWormald

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5 months

@PicturesFoIder Not only could the dog jump off an injure themselves, the dog DID get very worried and upset to see their owner fly over the edge. Why do that to your dog, even if they were on leash?

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@DennisWormald

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@jzux This dog is likely to have significant welfare issues with just trying to survive, such as breathing difficulties and skin disease. I agree, better not to encourage owning dogs for looks over welfare! 😔

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@DennisWormald

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I love seeing communication like this between an owner and their dog. Nobody else would know that this is what the dog wanted ☺️ when I see this kind of thing I know the dog is happy.

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Can you tuck me in, Mommy?

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@DennisWormald

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Great examples of play body language here. The dog is keeping their distance and signalling with play bows and exaggerated movements, with regular pauses for dramatic effect!

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Dog is trying very hard- to get newly adopted Rottweiler to play with him

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@DennisWormald

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@NiallHarbison I remember suggesting she be tested for thyroid disease, right after Nial found her. I'm so glad he saw the tweet and got her tested. I don't think she would have made it without the medications! Well done Nial and Cindy , you make a great team 🙏

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@NiallHarbison I wonder if the vet did a blood test to look for hypothyroidism or Cushing's disease. Both can cause weight gain and skin disease in a dog.

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@DennisWormald

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@Mlu__N2 Nothing wrong with this!

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3 months

@allyzielinski As a vet I disagree, it's a personal choice. They can be heavily sedated with the owner present, to the point where they are almost unconscious. Then taken away so the owner doesn't have to watch. For my dogs, I choose to even do the act myself.

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@shouldhaveanima Bunnies like to eat grass and other plants, burrow, hang out with other bunnies, and make other bunnies. They don't aspire to be anything more than this or do anything different.

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@NiallHarbison Given what he's been through, his recovery so far is actually amazing. The fact he has forgiven us as a race of humans, for what one of us did to him, is another example of why we don't deserve dogs.

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I love seeing communication like this between an owner and their dog. Nobody else would know that this is what the dog wanted ☺️ when I see this kind of thing I know the dog is happy.

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@shannonrwatts I think this is nice, it is always good to communicate things to dogs in any way you can. They need simple cues like this to know what's going on. The happiest dogs I see are the ones that have owners who try hard to understand what they are thinking. They don't just assume

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@DennisWormald

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@contextdogs When the dog attacks the blanket, it's an example of REDIRECTED AGGRESSION. This is where the actual target of aggression is out of reach, so the dog attacks whatever is within reach. This can cause people to be bitten by their own dogs who didn't intend to bite them!

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@NiallHarbison She has been through so much, but I can already see that she will make a full recovery with you. She might always be a bit of a worried dog given her upbringing, but I do think she can learn to be happy and enjoy a peaceful life once she's settled into her home ☺️

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@NiallHarbison This is so sad 😢 I sometimes diagnose dogs with depression after they lose a very close friend. I'm sure Hank will be okay in a few weeks, but I bet he misses her for a lot longer than that.

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@NiallHarbison I'm so glad to see this improvement! Pain is such a common cause of dogs showing snarling, biting or growling behaviour. You provided a great example of that for everyone to see, and then we get to see how fast they can improve once the pain is gone!

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@contextdogs This is actually a real problem with working dogs, great job calling it out! Yes some would enjoy it, BUT working dogs can be overworked without breaks, and given no option other than to work. It might look like they work voluntarily, but do they really have a choice???

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10 days

@NiallHarbison Yes there are lots of opinions out there, well intentioned but not always well informed. I rarely need to give advice on your posts anyway, because your wonderful local vets are doing such a great job 🙏

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@contextdogs This poor puppy is shaking in fear, and the boy is doing exactly the right thing to try and calm them down. This is often what happens when a puppy is separated from their mother too early, or wasn't brought up feeling safe - they take a while to learn that things are okay.

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4 months

@Whotfismick Dogs get stressed about all sorts of things that people just laugh off! The stresses are real to the dog though, and people often invalidate their feelings like this. It is such a big issue in society, that I wrote a whole book of examples of this.

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@RonEng1ish I fail to see what this has to do with religion. Vets swear to help animals and protect them from harm. This person broke that oath, I don't even consider them a vet at this stage. They are a criminal.

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@OnlyBangersEth This is a good example of how a dog wagging it's tail doesn't mean it's happy! I hear this a lot. A wagging tail means a willingness to interact. It's like wagging a flag to get your attention. This dog wants to interact, but with aggressive behaviour!

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@Mlu__N2 I am extremely pro dogs! Unfortunately they are often misunderstood... I'm trying to change that but it's hard work 😅

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7 months

@gunsnrosesgirl3 Tips for giving tablets using banana: 1) get 3 pieces of banana ready 2) hide the tablet inside one piece 3) give an empty piece of banana 4) follow immediately by the piece with the tablet. 5) give the third piece immediately - the dog will swallow the second piece in order to

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@luhhtyy1 This dog is just trying to play, but saying that, it is very inappropriate behaviour. Some dogs learn to play in ways that are not safe or are too confrontational. I think this dog is enjoying chasing her hair. She is justifiably unhappy!

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5 months

@Yoda4ever Guy did great, would have been better to pull the dog out by the neck scruff though. It's less painful (still not comfortable) than by the leg, which could actually injure the dog. Still better than being left in the water though, he's a good person!

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@NiallHarbison Nial please give her a good scratch on that neck where the chain was from me 😊 it must be so itchy under there! Great work by the way, love to see dogs being freed from the shackles!

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@contextdogs This is a perfect example of CONFLICTED EMOTIONS in a dog. It is fearful when stared at directly and yet seeking interaction when ignored. Some dogs love people but find specific things that people do very threatening. I see this in a lot of my behaviour cases, it's not

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@NiallHarbison This is a great example of effective altruism - reducing the most suffering with least money. Preventing problems through sterilization just isn't as viral a story as treating dogs in need of food, medicine and love, but in my opinion it's the most important piece of the puzzle.

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@full_stack_life @contextdogs The dog does look a bit worried, but surprisingly it isn't panting! So it isn't completely freaking out at least... I agree this is stupid though... The dog can't even smell anything with that mask on so what's the point!?!?

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Many people I've spoken to have the perception that all working dogs have great lives. They are active all day, so it makes sense they are happy. I thought the same thing too, until I fostered a working sniffer dog puppy for our local quarantine / border force. Here is her story:

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You can tell the dog is truly enjoying this voluntarily, and not trained to do it, by his relaxed body language and facial expression. At one point when he goes too fast he rolls over to stop it, then lays down to try again!

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this dog loves to slide in the snow

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7 months

@salivasisters I don't recommend raw food diets for dogs that have a stomach ache. These diets are more likely to be contaminated with bacteria and make the stomach ache worse. Hope you feel better soon 😊

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@HumansNoContext Don't become a veterinarian! Lots of vets make this mistake. Think they will work with animals as they don't like people. They forget every dog has a human at the other end of the leash, which they have to deal with! Be a vet if you like people AND pets. 😁

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When people get a dog like this and then expect them to be a couch potato after walking for an hour once a day, there are often problems... Dogs like this can't easily just switch off all that intense drive to work. If you don't give them a job to do, they'll make up their own!

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Don't blink or you'll miss it.

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@ask_aubry Some people seem to think that a dog is like an adult human, but in fact they are more like a child. Relations like this with a dog is unethical for similar reasons to why it would be wrong if you replaced dog with child in this tweet. Dogs can't consent to sexual relations!

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8 months

@Rainmaker1973 Serious question, do people actually think this shark is smiling? As in feeling happy? Please comment if so. I'm trying to see something.

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@gunsnrosesgirl3 They don't return their shopping trolley!

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10 months

@Solomon_Buchi This is an insane take, pets don't replace children. It is a personal preference which one each person prefers. This is a false dichotomy.

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4 months

@contextdogs The dog was trained to do this by their owner, for likes. The cat is being dragged along the ground by the collar, it doesn't enjoy this.

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5 months

@gunsnrosesgirl3 I recommend using 3 pieces of banana like this: 1. Give first piece empty to wet their appetite 2. Give second piece with tablet hidden inside 3. Quickly give the third, empty piece. The dog swallows the second piece to quickly make room for the third piece - no time to chew!

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@buitengebieden The large dog is purposefully playing in a gentle and non threatening way so that the small dog can participate. The play bows are a clear sign that it's a game, with the front legs stretched out and the bum high in the air! 😊 This is a well socialised dog!

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3 months

@NiallHarbison He's so lovely, the perfect dog for you despite his problems! My Oscar was the same 😊

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3 months

It's been a year now since I my dog was euthanised, and I think I'm finally ready to share a few memories of him. Oscar was a truly amazing dog. Even the cat loved him! I'll post a few interesting things about his life over the next few weeks.

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@buitengebieden @emc_mcdonald This dog is dreaming. Dogs go through all the same cycles of sleep as people do, including REM and slow wave. However, their entire sleep cycle is much shorter than ours. This makes them better at napping!

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@TweeetsOfDogs Dogs don't like being left alone all day, and their owners don't like leaving them either. It's often social norms that keep us apart from our dogs. I wish those norms would change, why do some people hate dogs so much they exclude them and call them "unsanitary"?

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@_B___S I fear this dog has been trained to do this, and this is not a nice way for the cat to be carried 😡 also the dog is panting, so could be stressed. This smells of poor welfare to me 😡

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@AsianDawn4 As a dog behaviour professional, I can say that the dog did nothing wrong. It was self defense, not guilty.

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@contextdogs This is an example of cooperative care - where the dog consents and voluntarily allows the vet to perform their treatments. I would like to see more treats here though, for being such a good dog!

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@NiallHarbison One of the things I admire about street dogs is how THEY get to choose their owners. I'm so used to people picking their dogs where I'm from, it's great to see it the other way around! Maybe she can spend time at both of your places! 🤣☺️

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@crazyclipsonly Children should be taught how to behave properly around dogs. It isn't their fault if they are kicked such as in this video, and then the child ends up covered in sand. It could have been much worse!

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11 months

@todayyearsoldig But the dog is trying to play with the cat, you can see the play bow clearly!

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10 months

I have seen a few videos of dogs with possible cerebellar hypoplasia going viral recently. They are portrayed as being normal healthy dogs that are just "happy", when in reality they are disabled. These dogs ARE cute and worthy of love, but we shouldn't be misleading the public

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@NiallHarbison I love seeing them all following you like little ducklings! You're the opposite of a sheep dog though, because sheep dogs push sheep using fear, but you are pulling these puppies using love 🥰

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This dog was one of my patients, who among other things was suspected to be DOMINANT. The owners said he regularly tried to stand towering over them, climbing onto the back of the couch as they watched tv! People love using dominance to explain things, but I can always find

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@Enezator I hope this is a joke, that would be a horrible thing to do to a puppy that toilets in the wrong place! All it will teach the dog is to fear you, and to sneak into another room to toilet when you can't catch them!

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It's been a year now since I my dog was euthanised, and I think I'm finally ready to share a few memories of him. Oscar was a truly amazing dog. Even the cat loved him! I'll post a few interesting things about his life over the next few weeks.

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@NiallHarbison What you say is so true, the adrenaline from living on the streets and being unwell keeps their body fighting to survive. So they can look worse when you take them away from that, because they stop hiding how they really feel 😭

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@NoLieWithBTC Wow! Autism isn't even a diagnosis that exists for dogs, according to the major veterinary psychiatry/behaviour associations around the world! I have certainly never seen it, and all my patients are vaccinated!

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@contextdogs Oh great, so now the rugs are going to come with dog hair when I buy them! So they will match my other rugs!😂

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The German shepherd is acting anxious in the car (panting with ears back). The Labrador appears calm (not panting, eyes closed) and is leaning into the shepherd, possibly comforting them.

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@Squantanamo_ @_ChocolateCity Agreed that some dogs trained to work do not have as good of a life as people assume. Many attack dogs are still trained to bite by harnessing fear aggression - they are often highly anxious as well. Any time animals are used for work there can be welfare problems.

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@contextdogs He's so calm, looks like he's done this before!

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@gunsnrosesgirl3 The wagging tail indicates a willingness to interact, so it only goes down once all hope of them coming back is gone 😔

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@dog_rates I have found that many dogs like meals to be a social experience with their humans. Willie is not alone. This is particularly common in "fussy" dogs, and in dogs with separation anxiety.

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@2hotshaun This dog is very underweight. Although it may not be eating enough, it could also be sick, with cancer for example. Definitely a welfare concern for this dog.

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@Crypto__Yogi @PicturesFoIder Yes, I suggest that you don't do things that make your dog really upset 🤯 Or at least hide them from it so they don't know it's going on.

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This is NOT the fault of this dog. If a school has a support dog, they need to teach the children how to ask the dog for consent before touching them. I can only imagine the trauma this dog had been through before it was finally forced to bite to maintain its boundaries. When

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Australian child bitten by school support dog. The child was trying to hug Buddy (a Labradoodle), who has now been removed from the school. Very sad story all around. I don't blame the dog here, or the child!

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Head burying is a very endearing and very clear sign of consent and affection in the dog. It's when they muzzle, lean or push their head into your body, and stay there. Have you ever met a dog that does this?

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Is this love?

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@erbmjha A muzzle can be very comfortable for a dog to wear, and is a great precaution for the unexpected. When I see a dog wearing a muzzle I automatically think that the owner is responsible. It is also a good signal for strangers to not go up and pat the dog.

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These dogs are saying they want more affection from their owners. It's an example of a consent signal. Some dogs don't like being touched by people, but consent signals let us know they are saying yes.

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One telltale sign that a dog is playing is SELF-HANDICAPPING. This is where a larger stronger dog will disadvantage themselves to make the play more fair and enjoyable for the smaller dog! This here is a great example ☺️

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So cute!

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@contextdogs This would be very scary for the dog. 0/10 do not recommend!

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@NiallHarbison Great work Nial! As you clearly know, there is nothing better you can do for the welfare of the population of dogs at LARGE, than sterilisation. Huge job though! I posted a while ago about how Bhutan has managed to sterilise ALL their street dogs:

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Bhutan has reportedly sterilised all their stray dogs. This is the single greatest thing a country with stray dog populations can do for the welfare of the dogs. My (controversial) opinion is that the feeding of stray dogs and treating their illnesses is often NOT good for the

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This is Oscar, he was rescued in 2014 at the age of 7. He was found in a house, where the other dog was dead, lying in a pile of diarrhoea. Oscar had a condition score of 1/5 - skin and bone. Being a veterinarian, I agreed to foster him, this was the start of our journey!

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I can't come up with any other explanation as to why this dog does this... They are simply having fun!

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Video post caption read: “This dog keeps sneaking into our yard to use the trampoline 😂 I always let him have his fun”

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@dog_rates @GlobalBC @CastanetNews This is a highly trained dog, that would have needed thousands of hours of training, and costs tens of thousands of dollars to produce. It is an amazing feat to train such a dog. My Lab isn't a guide dog, and she would have taken me to the local dog park instead 🤣

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I saw this Dalmatian yesterday for a PTSD-like fear of men. He was happy for me to touch him when he eventually consented as you can see in the photo. However, when touched without consent, he will sometimes scream like he's been hit and run away. He has even woken from

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@contextdogs Why do people keep dogs in cages with wire floors? It's uncomfortable on their feet and body, and a sign they don't have access to somewhere else to toilet. Any time you see a video of a dog being kept this way, you know they aren't being well cared for 😤

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@contextdogs This puppy is too young to be playing with a large dog like this. The poor thing is making distress calls and is not seeking play. It wants its mum or littermates. The smack it gets at the end will only make it more frightened.

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Dogs can be great at pulling people away from screens and into the real world. They help remind us what really matters 😌

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@_B___S Hate to be a buzzkill, but this isn't safe at all, if the car crashes, then goodbye Leo 😢

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Bhutan has reportedly sterilised all their stray dogs. This is the single greatest thing a country with stray dog populations can do for the welfare of the dogs. My (controversial) opinion is that the feeding of stray dogs and treating their illnesses is often NOT good for the

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@Phil_Sledge Oscar fast asleep, half off bed!

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@TheFigen_ For those who don't know, this dog is being trained to do this in the video. You can even see the padding on the man's arm where the dog is trained to direct their bite.

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@dog_feelings @dog_rates Surprised there weren't some carrots left out for the reindeer too! My dog loves eating leftover carrots.

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4 months

@spectatorindex This is an unhappy dog. You would think after the second bite they would see the pattern and do something about it. The poor dog needed help!

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

16 days

I think the natural dogs look better in EVERY SINGLE CASE. It's crazy that people can think they look better mutilated.

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17 days

Dog breeds cropped/docked vs natural- a thread *DISCLAIMER: THIS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS ONLY TO DEMONSTRATE WHAT BREEDS COMMONLY GET THESE PROCEDURES*

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

10 months

@contextdogs Dogs can sense danger from smelling if you are fearful. The first dog didn't like the vacuum to begin with, so was just looking for an excuse to attack it. The second one knew there was no real threat, but was a bit confused at the strange behaviour!

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

2 months

This dog is great at reading the body language of the fearful dog, and responds by giving them space. This allows the fearful dog to trust the larger dog. Giving space to fearful animals is the best way to be their friend 😌 oh and tasty snacks can help too! 😉

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When you're ready to be best friends, I'llbe right over here.

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

3 months

@NiallHarbison This is beautiful! What a wonderful homage to Tina! My old rescue dog Oscar was similar, in that he was also skin and bones when I got him. How satisfying is it seeing them enjoy having a full belly and putting on weight!?! 😊

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

5 months

@contextdogs When different species of animals grow up together from a young age, they form the same social group. This is the best way to get them to get along well with each other. However, I do worry about the welfare of theses animals, seeing the state of the enclosure floor and walls.

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

6 months

More exaggerated movements and dramatic pauses from this goofy dog. Note the bum tuck when running, another telltale sign of play behaviour!

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

4 months

@darafaye It is terrible that some people try to justify that a dog (or any animal) can voluntarily consent to this kind of thing. NO THEY CAN'T. It's like saying a pedophile saying a child can consent. There is no excuse or justification.

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

7 months

@gunsnrosesgirl3 Petting other people's dogs without asking the dog first.

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

5 months

I've had a few well meaning people message me about another famous dog on X - worrying that the dog isn't being well cared for because she isn't being walked. However, I have myself helped many dogs over the years by recommending they aren't walked! Here are just two reasons why

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

8 months

@Rainmaker1973 Just because you CAN do something, it doesn't mean you SHOULD. Like shocking a dog to stop it from barking, or making a bike with square wheels. Both these things are terrible ideas, but at least one of them is harmless!

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

1 month

This is how my dog Freya helped me propose to my wife. I had her fetch the ring from a hiding spot and bring it to her 💝

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

4 months

As a vet who sees mostly anxious dogs for my work, it's not often I get to have one of my patients jump up onto my lap for cuddles during our consultation! It was my lucky day! This little Tenterfield terrier is a very good boy, but sometimes tests the patience of his owner. I

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

2 months

I love sharing cute examples of dogs consenting to being touched by people, with obvious body language. This dog isn't subtle!

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How Is He So Cute

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

9 days

Great examples of play body language here. The dog is asking to play by keeping their distance, and signaling with play bows and exaggerated movements, with regular pauses for dramatic effect! It makes me happy that the Rottweiler said yes.

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Decoding Dogs with Dr Dennis

6 months

@NiallHarbison This is so great! Every dog sterilised is preventing countless puppies from suffering from lack of nutrition, disease, and insufficient territory to survive. I'm glad you do the other PR work to get the funds for this. Desexing isn't as "sexy" but it's more important overall.

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