Sentences with phrase «as a watchdog when»

They are a great fit for anyone who wants a dog with personality who will serve as a watchdog when needed but will otherwise be pretty laid back around the house.

While the EPA has been a good watchdog over private industry, someone too has to act as watchdog when the EPA oversteps its own mandate.

Not exact matches

Young already had a history of acting as a watchdog for crew safety and firing off blunt memorandums when the Challenger exploded shortly after takeoff in January 1986, killing all seven aboard.

«Part of what happens is when you've got a watchdog, people don't try as many things,» said Obama.

«A man's legitimacy as an ally to women is only fully expressed when he is an intentional exemplar and fierce watchdog for the behavior of other men,» write Johnson and Smith.

The ECB's annual report on its work as the euro zone's top banking watchdog shows some banks were found to be deficient in the way they identify problem customers and loans, set aside provisions and choose when to grant credit, among other areas.

Spitzer, who portrayed himself as a Wall Street watchdog when he ran for office, resigned in March 2008 amid a prostitution scandal.

Donovan said he wants OCE to move as quickly as possible on the case, and he called on the ethics watchdog to release those findings when its probe is complete.

The ombudsman function of the office, some say, is not being embraced enough by Ms. James — even sympathetic Democrats privately question whether Ms. James, a colleague of Mr. de Blasio's when they served in the City Council together, will ever be able to seriously act as a watchdog for Mr. de Blasio.

«When fund - raisers are chosen for appointments, it can be perceived as rewarding donors instead of a decision strictly on qualifications,» said Alex Camarda, a senior policy adviser for the watchdog group Reinvent Albany.

It is worth noting however, that the period of dictatorships in East Asia, was during the Cold War when western allies were busy forming alliances as opposed to the situation now where they act as global watchdogs for human rights and respect for the rule of law.

Government watchdogs say that Schwartz's appointment would have had an impact when concerns about the bidding process were initially raised, but at this point many believe Cuomo is simply trying to obscure the scope of the federal probe and claim high ground as state integrity is questioned.

The Empire Center, a fiscally - conservative watchdog, determined Essex County is in the bottom 10 counties when it comes to Medicaid as a combined share of property taxes.

As the Watchdogs rear their ugly heads again, SHIELD has their hands full when they clash with Robbie Reyes» fiery alter ego.

like Ubisoft with Watchdogs... are not going to put in the effort so they are delaying until next year when everyone who wants it will have already played it on other systems and a shitty port on the Wii U won't make news months later so they are trying to sneak this through with as little ramifications as possible.

However, as some consumer watchdogs work to protect Americans from identity thieves, community activists have discovered that many struggling families don't even know what to ask for when seeking debt relief.

They are alert and can also be used as watchdogs because they are sure to sound alarmed when somebody is at the door.

The thick fur and downy undercoat of the Keeshond insulated it from the harsh climate and temperatures when it once served as a watchdog on the riverboats in Holland.

Briards can be nippy and bite at the ankles of people in their household when trying to move them from room to room, but if they are taught not to do that they will treat the family as their flock and make a great watchdog and family guard.

Most Shepradors are easy to train, so you'll be able to teach your dog some cool tricks and also help her control her watchdog habits, such as barking when you have strangers around the family home.

It is poised, but when the occasion demands, eager and alert; both fit and willing to serve in its capacity as companion, watchdog, blind leader, herding dog, or guardian, whichever the circumstances may demand.

I want him to be a watchdog as well as a companion to me but how do I teach him when he's supposed to be friendly and when he's not?

They are too friendly to threaten an intruder and oftentimes serve as excellent watchdogs only when you are home.

Adult German Shepherds are often very territorial and want to act as a watchdog or protection dog when visitors come to the home.

But this breed isn't all about just fun and games — he will also serve as a watchdog, letting you know when someone is at the door.

They are not an aggressive watchdog but will learn to give a deep bark as a warning if praised when sounding off.

This makes them good watchdogs, as they often will alert their owners when there is a stranger near their home.

Doing so will flag you as a cheater in Watchdog if you try to do MP after, so restart the game when you're done.

When it came into effect, administrators at airports had to interpret and enforce a complicated piece of policy, and the lawyers from the CCBLC knew that they would need to be on hand as a «watchdog,» in addition to providing legal advice to people who were stranded.