Sentences with phrase «be family dogs rather»

These days Collies are more likely to be family dogs rather than working herds of livestock.

Not exact matches

I share about our dogs rather often here on the site, so I'm sure y» all can guess how important they are to us, and how big a part of our family they are.

Inspirational rather than preachy or sentimental, the book wields the emotional power to be expected from a story of family, dogs, justice and self - reliance.»

There was a time when the majority of dogs lived at least partly outdoors rather than inside the house like members of the family.

They are rather quiet dog suitable for family life, easy to train

They are rather quiet dog suitable for family life, easy to train and usually adores children.

I'm stunned that someone would abandon a pregnant mama dog in the heat of summer rather than take responsibility for the dog they should have spayed in the first place — that a family pet could be abandoned with such callous disregard, like litter tossed out on a road.

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.

And as soon as a family starts taking it from that point of view, then they start going into action rather than sitting there thinking that the dog is doing well.»

me being owners of labs chows and boxers and small dogs like shi - tzu I would rather have my children raised around loyal caring dogs instead of a little shi - tzu that did bite my whole family before and the Yorkshire that my mother just got that did bite my mother her boyfriend and my two kids and my husband.

It is known that rather than being a random event 60 % of dog bites occur in the home or backyard of family, neighbours or friends.

We have found that training integrates better into family life if an owner is the one who trains the dog, rather than having this done by a professional trainer.

I keep hoping for a brighter future where dogs are adopted into families based on their individual merits rather than their looks and their presumed lineage...

They will not be able to find a wonderful adoptive family, they will not watch their foster dog transform into a healthy pet, they will never say «see you later,» but rather «goodbye.»

«It's great to give these kind of dogs a quicker chance to get their forever family rather than have to sit in a shelter,» said Denmark, the Halo manager.

In other words, how can you be sure that you buy a dog that will indeed protect you and your family, in all circumstances, rather than a dog that requires a set environment and a familiar handler to attack in a formal process, but that would fail to protect you in real - life situations?

Although it's true that most dogs would rather spend time with the family than anywhere else, if your dog is elderly or if he gets car sick, taking a long trip may not be his cup of tea.

Ultimately, it is in the better interest of an inveterate barker to have their bark softened rather than for a beloved family pet to be relinquished to a shelter, or an otherwise healthy dog be euthanized.

Whether they are forced to surrender their dog due to a change in living circumstances such as a lost job or foreclosure, or because a member of the family finds out they are allergic, or even if it is discovered that the dog is not a good match for their lifestyle, many dog owners would rather give up their dog to a good rescue organization than to a shelter where the dog may be euthanized.

But many families don't realize that there are some distinct advantages to adopting an older dog rather than a puppy:

So what can we do to help clear the smoke and mirrors used by commercial breeders who like to pretend their dogs and puppies are much loved family pets rather than commodities?

Our goal is for you and your family to enjoy the company and companionship of your dog, rather than simply allowing it to live in your home.

Answer by Katie They're good watch dogs but like others have said they're better for families rather than a big yard or such area.

A senior dog who lives in a home environment rather than a shelter while he is waiting for permanent placement will inevitably make a better transition to his new home and family, and therefore decrease the chances that he will be displaced again.

They love cuddles, brushing and play and need to be with another dog or their family rather than being left alone for long periods.

It needs also proper socialization training with other dogs and non-canine pets of the family for otherwise it tends to be rather dominant towards these.

But, it is not uncommon for us to get $ 500 — $ 1,000 dogs that have either outlived their usefulness or their novelty with impulsive owners who considered their dog a possession rather than a friend or member of the family, or simply did not really consider the time, effort and expense needed to be a dog owner.

A surprising issue that has arisen in the American political arena is not foreign policy, but rather which breed of dog the Obama's chose to join their family in the White House.

Many of the dogs in this category were bred for hunting although most people who own sporting dogs only keep them as family pets, rather than hunters.

of course not until he did a sit and down «first» for my son (who was around 4 years old at the time), happily doing sits and downs got the game going again, and that gave me great pleasure watching a young child control the family dog in a «play» time format, rather than rolling around screaming and creating a dangerous situation.

 The ordinance will «criminalize» dogs just because they are unaltered and create a climate where dogs are viewed as enemies rather than family members requiring proper care, management, and affection.

«Nothing in life is free» is not a magic pill that will solve a specific behavior problem; rather it's a way of living with your dog that will help it behave better because it trusts and accepts you as its leader and is confident knowing its place in your family.

They would rather take away your choice to the dog that might be right for your family that comes from licensed and inspected sources and come with consumer protections (CA Puppy Lemon Law).

Rather than limit the amount of contact that the family member (s) who are having the biggest problem with the dog have, make that person (s) the primary care giver for the dog.

Curly - coated retrievers are even - tempered, affectionate dogs that get along well with children and prefer to be with their human family rather than left on their own outside.

The Bo - Dach is not a pure breed of dog, but rather, it is a hybrid breed of dog that is comprised of the Boston Terrier and the Dachshund, two dog breeds that are wonderful family pets.

BSL is a very costly negative for a community and state and will create a climate where dogs are viewed as enemies rather than family members requiring proper care, management and love.  Go here for ways to improve relations in the community with dogs and also how to address the reasons dogs bite and keep communities safe.Â

Most dogs are sociable, most learn basic commands even with the rather lackadaisical training we toss in their directions, and most slot in just fine with their human family.

A dog with a good introduction to its adoptive family is much more likely to become a long term companion rather than just another tragic statistic.

Not only are there more dogs around, thus more opportunities for misbehavior, but we've transformed the position they occupy in the household, says Marvin, explaining that pets are viewed as «treasured family members, rather than furry afterthoughts.»

Breed discrimination is a very costly negative for a community and state and will create a climate where dogs are viewed as enemies rather than family members requiring proper care, management and love.

In a recent and widely reported story, MLB pitcher Mark Buehrle moved his family from Miami - Dade county rather than surrender his dog, Slater, who was subject to the county's breed ban.

Not spaying and neutering, and raising dogs for breeding rather than as family pets (dogs used for breeding are often penned, chained, and neglected), is one of the largest factors associated with dog aggression.

BSL is a very costly negative for a community and state and will create a climate where dogs are viewed as enemies rather than family members requiring proper care, management and love.