Sentences with phrase «as dog owners do»

Even though cat owners consider their cats just as much members of the family as dog owners do, a 2006 study showed that dogs were taken to veterinarians more than twice as often as cats, averaging 2.3 times a year, compared with 1.1 times a year for cats, and significantly more dogs (58 %) than cats (28 %) were seen by a veterinarian one or more times a year.

I know you tackled more serious issues, but how much can we as dog owners do to help our dogs overcome the fear of getting their nails trimmed?

Unfortunately, in many cases an exact cause can not be found which leads to much frustration as dog owners don't know what can be done to prevent another episode.

Unlike with some other conditions such as parvo, as a dog owner you don't have to watch idly by as your canine companion hacks and wheezes, suffering respiratory problems.

Not exact matches

If, as several eyewitnesses have claimed, a flight attendant «insisted» that the dog's owner, Catalina Robledo, needed to store the pet in an overhead bin, why didn't the passenger object more fervently or get off the plane?

The difference in actions coinciding with the time that the board was doing actions to increase share prices, such as a pact that was never kept and the pride of us not having a majority share owner who was foreign... and then the ongoing good accounting each year... Along with a manager as loyal (and maybe as stupid at times) as a dog.

The space at Stevenson was opened Aug. 10 as a temporary option for dog owners to let their pets off - leash for a few hours on weekend mornings, which they had been allowed to do at a 130,000 - square - foot space in Ridgeland Common until the district began installing a turf field there early this month.

For instance, an owner would tell her dog to «Stay,» and then command, «Do as I do,» whereupon the owner might walk around a traffic cone, or put her head in a bucket placed on the ground, or ring a bell suspended from a baDo as I do,» whereupon the owner might walk around a traffic cone, or put her head in a bucket placed on the ground, or ring a bell suspended from a bado,» whereupon the owner might walk around a traffic cone, or put her head in a bucket placed on the ground, or ring a bell suspended from a bar.

The owners trained their dogs using the «Do as I do» methoDo as I do» methodo» method.

As a result, thousands of dog owners thought they were «doing good» for their pet only to find out otherwise, with tragic consequences.

Filmmaker Baran bo Odar, making his English - language debut here, delivers an opening stretch that doesn't exactly bode well for what's to come, as the narrative emphasizes the surprisingly complicated antics of a whole raft of scarcely - developed characters - including Dermot Mulroney's sketchy casino owner, Michelle Monaghan and David Harbour's dogged federal officers, and Gabrielle Union's concerned nurse.

«Therefore, as an owner, you are responsible for what your dog does and have a duty to take reasonable actions to prevent injury, not just bites,» he adds.

Higher - end fabrics and materials confer the same benefits to dog apparel as they do to human clothing, says George, explaining that these wash better, last longer, fit better and offer better protection against the elements — qualities of significance to today's pet owners.

If you don't pick up after your dog, you not only don't belong in a dog park, you should re-evaluate your common courtesy skills as a dog owner.

Some ferret owners report that chew toys help to keep their teeth cleaner, as they do in dogs.

This vacuum is a great choice for dog owners, as long as you do not own a very thick carpet.

Skin and coat issues can be a source of incredible discomfort for dogs and a huge worry for pet owners who are often at a loss as to what to do.

And I have known owners who were in denial as to the severity of the dog's biting problem and chose to do nothing.

Apparently, dog owners do not take their dogs to the vet for regular examinations such as giving them heartworm prevention or getting the appropriate vaccinations and deworming medications.

If you are an owner of these happy - go - lucky dogs, and would like a chance to have a day out with fellow Goldie parents, as well as have a chat with experts on health and behaviour, don't miss this event!

Appearance and Grooming: This practical test demonstrates the dog welcomes being groomed and examined and will permit a stranger, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so.

«The best thing to do is to move yourself and your dog away, as most owners may not view your intervention positively,» advises Michelle.

Of course, many owners of other dog breeds also favor martingale collars as a humane alternative to choke collars, and because they do not utilize buckles, which can be a point of weakness in some traditional collars.

«Some people just don't care, and they feed their dog whatever they want,» Davis says, adding that pet owners should be careful about checking food labels and being aware of issues such as allergies — Sofie Jane was later found to be allergic to chicken — when feeding their pets.

«Consider politely asking the owner if they can recall their dog without laying blame, as doing so may cause owners to become defensive.»

As owners, we should absolutely love and dote upon our fur babies... but that does not mean we eliminate rules, boundaries, guidelines, and discipline from the dog's life with us.

In 1925 a dog named Hachiko waited at a train station for his owner to return from work, as he had always done.

Because of their history as companions, schipperkes do not make good kennel dogs and prefer being with their owners.

As dog owners, you need to observe certain good things that your dog did even WITHOUT training them.

It doesn't matter if owners consider their dogs as wolf cousins or furry children if the relationship is smooth and the adaptations made as a matter of course, but if Fido's natural tendencies are unacceptable in any way, remedies depend on understanding how and why the behavior exists so that it can be modified.

Bernards were bred to serve as avalanche rescue dogs, so their owners needed a calm, levelheaded temperament that didn't interfere with their strength.

Supplements such as herbal drops are particularly used by owners that do not want to have their male dogs neutered.

If you are not the dog owner, the risk of being bitten is even greater when trying to handle a sick or injured dog since it does not know you and may see you as an assaulter rather than a helper.

Dogs love it as much as their owners do.

Most dog owners spend way to much time correcting behaviors they perceive as wrong and far too little time teaching the puppy what they want it to do instead.

We watched as person after person approached the owner and dog to ask: «What does she eat?»

«So we talked to the owner about teaching him another behavior the dog could do besides becoming startled or running away, such as sitting.»

We do this by rescuing dogs from high kill shelters, taking in owner surrenders, and helping the ones who have been found as strays off the street.

Unfortunately, dog owners frequently have to do things to dogs that the dog perceives as an assault.

Some dog owners report that SAMe works as other pain relievers do, but takes longer.

Some dog owners don't obey leash laws and a wandering dog may see your beloved bunny as something fun to chase or chomp!

Many dog trainers will come across dog owners that don't take their dog's behavior as seriously as we do.

Her new owner decided not to pick her up from the shelter as it was sadly clear she could no longer be a hunting dog and he didn't want the responsibility.

Dog school is as much about teaching dog owners as about teaching dogs — if you want to be effective in dog training, you need to learn how to do Dog school is as much about teaching dog owners as about teaching dogs — if you want to be effective in dog training, you need to learn how to do dog owners as about teaching dogs — if you want to be effective in dog training, you need to learn how to do dog training, you need to learn how to do it.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a study by Lord et al found that lost dogs with microchips were more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners as dogs who did not have microchips, and lost cats with microchips were more than 20 times more likely to be returned to their owners, when compared with cats who did not have microchips.

As a responsible pet owner who cares about their dog, there are a number of things that you can do to help reduce the chance that your dog will experience a repeat episode of pancreatitis.

As temperatures soar to record highs in August, many pet owners are left asking what exactly they should be doing to shield their dogs or cats from the heat wave's unforgiving side effects.

The same principle applies to cats as much as it does dogs, and yet cat owners have fewer excuses to call in to their vet clinics just for fun.

If you're a hands on type dog owner who doesn't mind brushing your dog a few times per week as a «days end» routine then you may well LOVE having a Pom in the home.

Although more commonly used for the activities above, many owners find that their Mountain Curs can have no natural treeing and trailing instinct - whereas, they do exceptionally well as a hunting or bay dog.