Sentences with phrase «about certain dog breeds»

There are several reasons people develop opinions about certain dog breeds.
So far, we have debunked some myths about certain dogs breeds being difficult to potty train such as some dogs being accused of being stubborn or plain stupid or others trying to become bullies so they can eliminate where they want.

Not exact matches

Mealey, a veterinarian and pharmacologist at WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, will receive a 2013 Women to Watch in Life Science Award for identifying why certain dog breeds suffer deadly drug reactions while others do just fine — and then doing something about it.
While working with another trainer, we talked about how certain dog breeds can gain more scrutiny when it comes to behavior training, while others might get a pass, despite how problematic their actions may be.
Any Breed Can Be Trained While working with another trainer, we talked about how certain dog breeds can gain more scrutiny when it comes to behavior training, while others might get a pass, despite how problematic their actions may be.
Recently, there was a pure bred puppy in a high kill shelter here and «rescues» were fighting over her, when a friend inquired about adopting the dog she asked about the adoption fee the rescue said it depended on certain things and that once the dog was evaluated they would come up with a fee, so my friend asked if they had set fees and they responded no, because some dogs deserve a higher fee.
There have been instances that certain breeders especially those dealing with purebreds do not practise the strict guidelines of proper breeding which produces inferior dogs and do this because these people are more concerned about financial gain rather than the welfare of the animal.
Did you come here to find information about a certain breed of dog?
Authors Vicki Croke and Sarah Wilson, experts on the complex bond between dogs and their owners, use quizzes, psychological insights, and humor to analyze why dog owners gravitate toward certain breeds as pets — and to explain what owner's choices reveal about their character and emotional makeup.
We do feel that the strong response to these items indicates a need for the club, breeders and others who are experienced in this breed to do more to educate the public about what kind of dog the Aussie, what kind of training and socialization is necessary, and why certain kinds of homes or situations may be inappropriate.
Rather ingenious, this leap of intellectual understanding, for it required astute observations about similarities in genetic off spring and the identification of desirable traits and the leap of logic to conclude that breeding certain dogs together would in fact have a beneficial outcome.
Certain breeds of dogs are more susceptible to certain types of cancer such as Chows which are about 20 more prone to develop stomach Certain breeds of dogs are more susceptible to certain types of cancer such as Chows which are about 20 more prone to develop stomach certain types of cancer such as Chows which are about 20 more prone to develop stomach cancer.
While certain generalizations can be made about different breeds of dog, they are, in the end, individuals.
We hear about this breed or that, or we hear about dogs that have attacked and killed children, but it isn't that a certain breed or type of dog is predisposed to harm children.
Some owners are concerned about side effects of certain NSAIDs in dogs, and it's true that some breeds seem predisposed to such problems.
We often hear about Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) where a state or province has introduced a ban or restrictions to owning a certain breed ofBreed Specific Legislation (BSL) where a state or province has introduced a ban or restrictions to owning a certain breed ofbreed of dog.
Certain uncommon hued bulldogs are likewise elusive or breed, bringing about their canine and proprietor to make a «one in a million» bond with their dogs.
Encourage individuals with reservations about pit bulls to understand that not all dogs within a certain classification are bred to fight, that upbringing and good breeding can result in a wide range of dispositions.
But when you consider certain breeds have a built - in appeal by those who seek to have a «bad ass» dog, what can we do about that?
This is the description of the dog breed about the certain way the adult dog will look like.
While many people have a natural inclination to certain dog breeds, it's still important for all potential pet owners to take the time to learn more about the breed itself.
Think about a toy breed of dog and also you will probably be certain to obtain an excellent dog which will adore you for a lifetime.
Since certain toy breeds are often crossed with small Terriers, it's important to know about the health problems of small dogs in general.
Certain breeds of dogs — those that were bred to run fast and track animals with their eyesight rather than their nose — naturally have low T4 levels (about 1/3 - 1/2 lower).
Knows about the breed's dispositions to certain genetic problems and has the dogs tested for them.
This means that anyone who has a certain breed of dog can have a harder time finding a place to live, or worry about being able to keep their pet if they move somewhere with BSL.
While a renewed conversation about the best age to spay or neuter certain large - breed dogs is emerging, current evidence does not support an increased risk for cats of complications or long - term adverse health effects with pediatric (6 - 14 weeks) or juvenile (> 16 weeks) sterilization.
The solution to preventing dog bites is education of owners, breeders, and the general public about aggression prevention, not by forcing homeowners of certain breeds to choose between their home and their pet.
Or the person who likes the «look» of a certain dog but doesn't know much about the breed.
Again, in light of recent controversy about certain breed - specific physical traits that allegedly cause hardship for some purebred dogs, some fanciers are making concentrated efforts to begin rectifying any problem in their breeds.
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, a nonprofit shelter, gets about 1,800 pets per year that are surrendered because their owners are moving and their new landlord does not accept certain breeds, Bardy said, adding that most of those pets are dogs.
From the USDA project to determine the value of certain breeds as livestock guard dogs to the in - depth understanding about training and behavior from service dog organizations and the studies of structure and health in sled dogs and racing dogs, these breeders have coordinated efforts with veterinarians and other professionals and thereby greatly enhanced the base of knowledge about dogs.
* A note about small dogs: certain breeds of small dogs are particularly prone to developing periodontal disease compared to others because their teeth don't have normal alignment and tiny breeds may have a tooth crowding problem.
The American Coton Club, the Coton de Tulear Club of America and all Coton lovers concerned about the welfare of the rare breed Coton de Tulear ask that you take a moment to sign this petition which will be presented to AKC in the hope of saving the precious Coton de Tulear dog breed from almost certain ruin.
Sponsored by the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) this site contains information about common problems in dogs and cats, as well as certain breed predispositions for problems.
my main aim is to get a law brought about, to control or get certain regulations on dog breeding.
We would be equally negligent if we were placing Beagles and failed to educate the adopter about why the specific traits that scent oriented dogs, hunting dogs, bred to work in packs, present certain challenges to those who wish to obedience train their hound.
In some cases, the politicians truly believe that there is something «different» about a certain breed or two, but in most cases, the targeting of certain types of dogs is purely designed to appease a misinformed and frightened public without having to put time, effort, and money into solving the problem of dog bites by all breeds.
The professional roles that originally created dog breeds have all but disappeared, but a purebred dog is still adapted to a certain kind of «human society»: the society of people who care about preserving purebred dogs.
Sam's outrage over the mistreatment and neglect of dogs by their owners, and the overreaction by the public by banning certain breeds of dog, gave Sam Basso a mission: to educate the public about responsible dog ownership.
Given the steady stream of news about municipalities all across the country considering some type of ban on pets — whether it's a ban on selling pets in pet stores or a ban on certain dog breeds — it is nice to hear that at least one local legislature is considering a ban on, well, bans.
I was surprised to discover that about one third of all homeowner claims involve dog bites so companies are beginning to refrain from selling insurance to households with dogs or to persons who have certain breeds of dogs, or they are starting to exclude damages from dog bites from their coverage altogether.
Though this problem may be more common in certain dog breeds, it is something no pet owner should be happy about.
A dog lover put together a site with information about dog pedigrees for a certain breed.
Ohio has had a regulation in place for about three years that has stated that the owners of all breeds of dog must be treated equally, but this has created a certain degree of controversy when it comes to homeowners insurance policies.
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