LA Times front page on vegetarian smell plus dog bite op-ed 3/12/24

Angelenos:

Today's Los Angeles Times has a super fun front-page story by the wonderful Susanne Rust, titled, "Do vegetarians smell different from meat-eaters?"

Hint - the answer is yes.

And there is a superb op-ed, page A9, by Melonie San Pietro, titled, "When a dog bites, it's probably because you weren't paying attention." It warns:

"Dogs that want your attention make it known, approaching with a wagging tail, soft eyes and a loose, wiggly body. If you're the one who has to initiate the interaction, a good rule of thumb is: Don't."

And:

"Sometimes, though, there are no signs before a dog begins lunging and biting. That happens when the animal’s attempts to communicate are repeatedly punished — common in aversive training, which penalizes bad behavior with physical tools such as collars that deliver electronic stimulation, prong collars that dig into the skin and choke chains that constrict the neck....Continue Reading