en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/499340 Comments by MaryHaight http://peggyfrezon.blogspot.com/2012/10/blog-change-and-me.html#IDComment465744962 This is a really helpful approach for those who might feel they should not speak up when they see people doing silly or just plain wrong things to animals. Each situation is different and circumstances might not always allow for an intervention. As someone from the animal welfare world with lots of board level and volunteer shelter experience, I seem to have no problem giving people a piece of my mind. It was not always this way! Approaching someone and suggesting to them they do not understand why the dog is barking, proof of which is the dog does not "shut up" when told is not easy;) But, there's an opportunity to educate and create change in the bond between that guy and his dog, so why not? As long as there is low risk of violence against you. I find people's expectations of their dogs are sometimes crazy - dogs are not doing it "on purpose" just to aggravate their person. It's the dark side of anthropomorphizing. Often this direct approach snaps people out their anger and makes them look at their own actions. Other times they swear at you to mind your business and hate you forever. But you tried to reach out and help the dog, the guy, and the community. That's how I look at it;) Best of luck! Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:51:15 +0000 http://peggyfrezon.blogspot.com/2012/10/blog-change-and-me.html#IDComment465744962 http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2012/09/25/more-help-for-healthy-eating-on-a-budget/#IDComment448602812 Where are the share buttons?? Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:03:51 +0000 http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2012/09/25/more-help-for-healthy-eating-on-a-budget/#IDComment448602812 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment444173929 Hello Gundrun - so pleased you found this story! Thanks for the confirmation on the ginger plant and all the best for your continued success! Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:41:29 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment444173929 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/humane-education-the-wonder-of-teachable-moments/#IDComment444137424 I agree - it is a great program and now that Amazon CARES has their own 501c3 to make donations deductible, I hope for many more organizations and individuals to get involved =) Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:33:08 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/humane-education-the-wonder-of-teachable-moments/#IDComment444137424 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/humane-education-the-wonder-of-teachable-moments/#IDComment444136787 Thanks, Pete - I think that's an excellent idea also! Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:31:54 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/humane-education-the-wonder-of-teachable-moments/#IDComment444136787 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/humane-education-the-wonder-of-teachable-moments/#IDComment444136399 Thanks for sharing - and yes, children are a proven pathway to changing the society they live in. It's wonderful to contribute to these programs however we can, sharing it with all your friends on FB and elsewhere! Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:31:15 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/humane-education-the-wonder-of-teachable-moments/#IDComment444136399 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/fda-update-on-jerky-treats-hold-on-there/#IDComment441906692 Hi Kevin! Good to hear your thoughts....it's amazing how quickly a report like this gets reduced to a distortion. That distortion suddenly becomes "fact" in people's re-reporting leaving false impressions in many minds. What is true is not always quickly or easily discerned. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:00:22 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/fda-update-on-jerky-treats-hold-on-there/#IDComment441906692 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment441578980 The Ocelot gets walked every day so he or she has a territory to patrol;) And yes, Gudrun caught the butterfly so we could get a photograph which was amazing in itself! Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:26:27 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment441578980 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment437586557 Thanks for taking a look, Edie =) It was an excellent adventure! Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:00:59 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment437586557 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment437436594 Thanks for checking it out, Kevin! Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:22:40 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment437436594 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment437436300 So many photos, Carol - I never recall taking so many as I did on this trip!! Visiting this animal orphanage was a wonderful way to say goodbye to this area of Peru - and it was so fascinating to see the butterfly farm and the different ways they grow butterflies;) Thanks for stopping by! Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:21:51 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/an-amazon-adventure-even-jeff-bezos-would-envy/#IDComment437436300 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436387893 Hi Molly - I look forward to Jackie's story, and I do want to know what name she chose! Thanks for reposting and the kind words - it was a fascinating trip! Fri, 7 Sep 2012 21:31:39 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436387893 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436387150 Yes, treatment is less talked about because population control is such a focus, but let me tell you without those treatments, so many of those dogs would be abused out of fear, and public health would be an issue too. Fri, 7 Sep 2012 21:29:56 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436387150 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436385957 There really is - and thanks for your lovely comment;) Fri, 7 Sep 2012 21:27:26 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436385957 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436385472 Thanks for joining us here! Fri, 7 Sep 2012 21:26:27 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436385472 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436385235 Thanks for stopping by, Vicki =) Fri, 7 Sep 2012 21:25:53 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436385235 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436384945 Yes they are;) The one that got away doesn't know what he missed! Fri, 7 Sep 2012 21:25:16 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/09/lucky-dog-the-one-that-got-away/#IDComment436384945 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/08/vet-volunteers-in-the-jungle-requena/#IDComment430622533 It was an excellent trip by that measure, Chris - thanks for stopping by =) Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:10:36 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/08/vet-volunteers-in-the-jungle-requena/#IDComment430622533 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/08/vet-volunteers-in-the-jungle-requena/#IDComment430622219 Thanks Kevin! So many dogs were served - much good was done;) Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:09:51 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/08/vet-volunteers-in-the-jungle-requena/#IDComment430622219 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/08/vet-volunteers-on-the-road-again/#IDComment429966226 Thanks Suzy, happy to "meet" you - hope you enjoy the stories =) Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:50:31 +0000 http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2012/08/vet-volunteers-on-the-road-again/#IDComment429966226