Sentences with phrase «puppies and young dogs require»

Puppies and young dogs require high levels of dietary protein, since proteins provide the building blocks for tissues such as muscles, skin, hair and other connective tissues in many organs and are essential for the proper development of the brain.

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Some of the older dogs or younger puppies may require some extra care and attention as well which may not be appropriate for children.

Young dogs and puppies require a great deal of attention, training and time if they are to become a pleasant part of your life.

As dogs get older, nutrients like omega - 3 fatty acids and various antioxidants become much more important, while young puppies require more protein to help their bodies and organs grow and develop.

Many rescues require crating, and we recommend it, as it is the safest place to leave a dog when you aren't directly supervising, especially if the dog is a young puppy or if you have other pets in the house.

In general, they require that dogs be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry, except for puppies younger than 3 months and dogs originated or located for 6 months in areas considered to be free of rabies.

Older dogs may not require the same nutrients as puppies or younger dogs, as new nutritional and health issues arise with age.

As long as medically and age appropriate, dogs are altered (spayed or neutered) before adoption, young puppies are required to be altered in our adoption contract.

The reason I mention this is because lack of owner knowledge about the amount of work required to socialize, raise, and train a puppy, is one of the main factors contributing to a huge national problem: the problem of adolescent and young adult dogs being «given up» by owners within the first year or so of having acquired the animal.

Common situations that require foster home support: a young adult dog that just needs to get well over a couple of weeks before she / he is altered and put up for adoption; a litter of puppies that would benefit from a family situation to aid in their social development; an animal that requires attention and love to overcome past traumas.