Dogs

2022 - 8 - 11

Smiling Dogs? Captcha Has Gone Too Far (WIRED)

When Jared Bauman was asked to look at nine dog pictures and identify which ones were smiling as part of a captcha test to log in to a website a few weeks ...

(This is why we’re asked to identify traffic signals and sidewalks.) Google got into the captcha game in 2009, buying reCAPTCHA—developed by Duolingo founder Luis Van Ahn—for tens of millions of dollars. “We’ve literally all been there through gritted teeth muttering: ‘Those were all the pictures with traffic lights,’” says Effie Le Moignan, research associate in social computing at Newcastle University, who calls the captcha era of the internet a “human-computer interaction atrocity.” This kind of conundrum is becoming a bigger issue as captchas—tests designed to weed out robot web surfers from humans on websites—have grown increasingly cryptic.

Dogs now welcome on patios of 27 downtown Charlottetown ... (SaltWire Network)

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Canine friends can now join their owners on patios of 27 downtown Charlottetown restaurants as part of a new program. The ...

The restaurants will welcome well-behaved pups on a lead to join their owners on outdoor patios as part of Downtown Charlottetown Inc.’s Paws on Patios program. CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Canine friends can now join their owners on patios of 27 downtown Charlottetown restaurants as part of a new program. Alan noted that the program is an extension of the Paws Downtown program, which lists 60 dog-friendly shops downtown.

Newton 'bark park' move has some dog owners howling about city's ... (Peace Arch News)

Some Newton-area residents aren't happy that a “bark park” for dogs has moved to a temporary new home at Unwin Park. Since 2016 an off-leash area has ...

We wanted it to stay there and be part of the new community centre, but here we are.” “This fence is different because we recognize that this is meant to be a short-term fix — temporary, of course,” Aven told the Now-Leader. “We have a medium-term plan to revisit the entirety of Unwin Park. On the west side, for example, there are a bunch of parcels that have become park land over the years but nothing has ever been built there. They’re going to revamp the park and eventually put in a dog park, but now we’re stuck with this. “Over there (on 135 Avenue), there’s less prostitutes now and less condoms and drugs, needles, on the ground, less camping, because the field used to be used for that.” “This is not acceptable, it’s just too small and not the right location,” complained Esterina Marziale, who runs a pet-care service. “The fence is too low for bigger dogs, who could jump right over this and run into traffic.

A Travel Water Bottle for Dogs—and More Clever Items to Simplify ... (Real Simple)

Brush covers keep your beauty tools in tip-top shape. A light-up outlet cover helps you find things in the dark. A vibrant checklist puts your to-do list in a ...

This travel water bottle will be the first thing you grab before you take Buster out for a walk. To-do lists and chores can be monotonous, so this checklist sticky roll is the perfect way to mix up your routine. Just attach the heat-resistant cloth to the handle, dip in the water tray and run over your grimy grates.

Pack Leader training dogs and changing families (WSFA)

When Driscoll retired from the fire department, he moved from the Miami area to Hope Hull, Alabama. Different state, but the same passion for pups. He and his ...

He and his wife bought some land and started Pack Leader. The kennels are usually packed. It’s consistency, a lot of repetition. He has a love for people and pets, the perfect combination for the Pack Leader. “It’s patience. Sometimes it’s people, sometimes it’s dogs and sometimes it’s both.

Reeve defends bylaw allowing RM residents to kill trespassing dogs (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

An online petition has gathered roughly 1500 signatures protesting the new rules.

But until it goes to court, we won’t know for sure,” he said. She suggested seizing them or fining their owners. Angi McGarry, a Regina resident, launched the petition. Article content Article content Article content