Sentences with phrase «a strange dog»

We're not necessarily against princesses as a rule (though some of us are), but at the very least, we treat Cinderella a bit like we would a strange dog at the dog park: We feel it's best for our child to keep a wary distance, but if they really want to pet it, we make sure to carefully guide and contextualize the interaction.

Eventually, your infant will go from being the stranger your dog is uncertain about to his favorite playmate and lifelong pal.

It's common - sense stuff like close supervision at all times, and fencing the yard, and teaching your toddlers not to approach strange dogs.

The team also found that two clusters of these genes control different kinds of aggression: one directed at strangers and strange dogs, and the other directed at the owner and other dogs in the household.

When the test dogs heard a strange dog barking, they stayed closer to and for a longer period of time at their home's gate than when they heard the bark of a familiar dog.

Thus, children encountering strange dogs should ignore their facial expressions, the scientists say, and instead listen to what they have to say.

One day, a strange pink mushroom appears in his yard, and when he checks on it again later, a strange dog pops out of the ground.

The breed acts aggressively against strange dogs and other animals.

Protect Yourself and Your Pet In honor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, Nelson offers the following advice on protecting yourself and your pet from strange dogs — and protecting strangers from your best friend:

Aggressive towards strange dogs, which is typical for many of the northern spitz breeds.

Although well - bred and - trained Jack Russells are dependably friendly around most people, they can be aggressively hot - headed around strange dogs and will take on a Pit Bull if in the mood for a scrap.

It works this way: the dog is very stressed at home, the owner then takes the dog for a walk right when they get home while the dog is still worked up inside, the dog sees a neighbor or strange dog, and the dog blows up.

The second study argues that there are some other major factors that better predict the behavior of a strange dog.

Do not approach strange dogs.

An altercation with another dog over his toys or food may affect future interactions with that specific dog or be generalized to react when the next strange dog that approaches when he has a toy.

But, when they go for walks with the dog, it will alert on strangers and strange dogs, even at a distance.

Irish Water Spaniels can be aggressive with strange dogs, sometimes even with other pets.

The American Water Spaniel takes a while to warm up to new people and strange dogs, and is more of a one - family dog who would rather wait and see than rush in to make friends.

If, as a pup, a Border Collie has been attacked by another dog it may have an ingrained fear of that breed or of strange dogs in general.

For years, we have taught children to «be a tree» when approached by a strange dog.

Within a few dog training sessions you can see Diesel walk past a strange dog with no reaction.

It's important to have a conversation with your children about how to stay safe around strange dogs.

CASE STUDY: Hunter is a seven - month Leonburger who was reactive and aggressive towards strange dogs on leash.

He would bark and become uncontrollable at the sight of strange dogs.

Remind children the «rules about strange dogs» often.

Dogs reacting to stranger dogs, on the other hand, are often reacting due to dominance or fear; however, many other predisposing factors are at play when dealing with inter-dog aggressive displays and attacks.

Teaching children calm body language around strange dogs can help diffuse potentially dangerous situations.

Some dogs allow one or two dogs near them, but the process must begin over again for strange dogs they meet.

There are appropriate ways to interact with strange dogs.

Shy dogs can be like shy people: They are fine in familiar circumstances and with familiar people, but may become anxious and even defensive when exposed to strange dogs and situations.

You just can't guarantee how a strange dog is going to respond to your child.

If a strange dog enters into the territory of another dog, it is likely that a fight will ensue.

With some dedicated training, the GSP can be a well - behaved and well - loved dog, comfortable around new people or strange dogs (as long as they aren't too small).

You can help prevent infestation by keeping your dog away from strange dogs and from coming in contact with wildlife.

We expect strange dogs to be the source of a bite, but it doesn't have to be the crazy - eyed barking dog down the street that causes an injury.

Remember, though, that obedience training does not solve a behavior problem but rather it is one tool (of many used) to help get your dog to listen to you, for you to learn how to interact with your pet is a positive manner, and an opportunity for your pet to be exposed to strangers and strange dogs in a controlled environment.

First, this teaches the child to wait before petting a strange dog.

This can really be helpful for many dogs who get worked up in the waiting room around all the strange dogs and people — we have a few patients at our clinic who use this procedure as well

If they're approached by a strange dog, they should never make sudden movements, scream, or try to run away.

You should never approach a strange dog particularly one who's tied up or otherwise confined.

Most dogs are more confident in their homes or on their own property and may resent a strange dog coming there, resulting in hostility or possibly a fight.

In this article, «The Unexpected Dog Killer,» pulled from Scientific American, the author points out that even though modern - day dogs have relatively comfortable lives, they do still face many stressors — repeated separations as owners go to work, variable schedules, frequent mixing with strange dogs and people, and then of course fireworks (which prompted the article's writing).

But she is a lovely dog and get along very well with other stranger dog and all mankind.

You CAN prevent a dog attack, simply by remembering the tips you've learned here today: never approach a strange dog.

But nobody wants to be a canine chew toy, so here are the best ways to stay off the menu: Never approach a strange dog, especially one that's tied up or confined.

You can take dogs to dog parks where they'll play with stranger dogs and have a great time.

If you can, start the socialization training as soon as possible — he'll become a lot more confident when it comes to interacting with strange dogs.

This is a common issue for gun dog owners, whose young dogs tend to want to run off and play with or jump all over, any passing strange dog or child.

Most German Shorthairs are good with other pets, but some can be aggressive with strange dogs, and some are determined cat chasers.

I tell them my dog gets nervous around strange dogs and I do not want their dog to interact with my dog.