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Episode 299 - dog themed AITA and AIBU, dogs' brains shrinking, toxic tulips and adder bites

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Released Sat May 2, 2026
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AITA

Julie gives her verdict on a few AITA questions, such as one man banning his brother's Labrador from a family celebration, and a woman threatening to abandon her sister's puppy at a shelter during a family crisis.
What's your take on a dog sitter who is bemoaning how demanding their current customer is, in requiring photos to be sent to them, and for the dog sitter to stay home with the dog most of the time.

AIBU

On the AIBU forum a puppy owner asks who was in the wrong when her puppy approached a dog who entered the dog field. Another poster asks the bare minimum one can reasonably expect a dog owner to do to make sure their dog doesn't inconvenience anyone else.

Dog News

Did you know that dogs' brains have shrunk over time? But is it simply the change from being a wild animal to a domesticated one which has caused this change? Latest research has comparer modern dog brains to thousands of years olf dog brains, and come up with fascinating conclusions.

Tulips are toxic to dogs, as Jemma Ladwitch sadly found out when her spaniel, Bobby , died after visiting a tulip festival.

Beware adders at this time of year, as they are coming out of hibernation and basking in the sun. When disturbed by a dog, they may bite. Poor Baxter died after he was bitten by an adder, although Connie was luckier and survived.

In Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Jack Jackson is celebrating rescue dogs with an exhibition called Dogs In Flight.

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299 - dog themed AITA and AIBU, dogs' brains shrinking, toxic tulips and adder bites

In this podcast, host Julie gives her verdict on some dog themed AITA and AIBU questions, as well as brining you news about toxic tulips, adder bites, dogs brains shrinking, and a Canadian photographic celebration of rescue dogs.

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