Don't get me wrong,
dogs and children require very different methods for lifelong success, but there are times when dog behavior is eerily relatable to the human world.
Not exact matches
Roughness when he's curious about other
children or our
dog and wants to interact is still a challenge but we see him responding to the words «gentle»
and «rough» with increased consistency (which he didn't at all before
and required hands - on redirection every time).
The d is pronounced in the front of the mouth,
and then the g is pronounced in the back, so saying «
dog»
requires some tongue gymnastics that may be hard for your
child.
There are thousands of hospital admissions for
dog bites each year, many resulting in injury to the face
requiring plastic surgery,
and with
children worst affected.
A ton of you suggested getting a tall plant to help fill the space, but I have zero faith in my ability to keep anything alive besides myself
and my
dog (though Will informs me our future
children will
require more than weekly hydration, so I'll keep you posted).
If you're familiar with the time, attention
and energy a
child between the ages of 12
and 30 months
requires, that's about what you should expect to provide for your
dog, for all the years of his life.
Predictable
and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially
children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids
and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors,
and in the climates you live in
and take vacations Doesn't
require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take,
and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other -
dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights
and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard
dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)
The Corgi makes a wonderful family pet; it plays well with
children, but keep in mind these little
dogs require daily physical
and mental exercise, so families too busy with outside activities
and seldom home are not ideal for the Corgi, but in the right environment they are one of the best family
dogs around.
Predictable
and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially
children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids
and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors
and outdoors Doesn't
require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives
and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation,
and excellent endurance Able to take,
and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other -
dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through
and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained
Dogs feel safe
and secure when they're part of a family
and have an established role,
and transitioning between multiple homes
requires a constant adaptation to changing environments
and social structure, just like a
child repeatedly changing foster homes.
In this book it explains in terms that
children can understand, the patience that is
required to gain the
dog's trust
and helping the
dog to adapt to its surroundings.
Owners of dangerous
dogs could face dramatically higher fines
and be
required to maintain up to $ 1 million in homeowners insurance under proposals the Brevard County Commission will consider today.Spurred by recent
dog attacks that nearly killed a woman
and injured a
child, commissioners asked animal experts to propose new fines
and help toughen the county's animal control ordinance.The proposed fee increases target all irresponsible pet owners, from those who fail to vaccinate their pets to owners whose
dogs are involved in severe attacks.
Our reach extends to
dogs that are in need of costly medical interventions, seniors,
dogs requiring behavioral training, starved or malnourished
dogs who temporarily fail food - aggression tests, those scarred from fighting or abuse,
dogs who
require a single - pet home, shy / disengaged pets,
and those afraid of
children.
Things such as vet bills
and training
require a substantial investment of time
and money,
and you certainly can not expect that your
children will just willing take care of all the needs of your
dog.
As the conversations developed, I learned that there were some barriers placed in the way of adoption — from policies that prohibited first - time
dog owners
and families with
children from adopting pit bulls to special applications, special hold times, higher adoption fees
and even
required home visits.
Since they
require much less maintenance than
dogs and cats they make very good pets for older
children who are very capable of filling food dishes, water bottles
and changing bedding.
Some of the older
dogs or younger puppies may
require some extra care
and attention as well which may not be appropriate for
children.
It is better to stick with
dogs that have shorter coats
and require less maintenance if the
children will be the ones taking care of the
dog.
They eat less food,
require less in the way of grooming time due to their size, they are fast to housebreak
and when they do make a mess it is smaller, they shed less hair due to their small size, young
children and elderly people can walk these
dogs without any undue physical strain,
and they can live quite comfortably in small homes
and apartments.
Although these medications work quickly killing the adult worms, regular treatment is
required as re-infestation is likely.Humans can catch roundworms from
dogs and they pose a significant threat especially for
children who are more likely to come into contact with contaminated soil where the
dog has been to the toilet or actual
dog faeces.
Luckily, even though he was my first
dog, he was very well socialized
and he just loved being with people
and was incredible with
children,
and I never had to fence in the yard or have him on a leash (except where
required or if traveling
and stopping at busy rest stop areas etc.) as he never ever left site of the house or family.
They are great with
children, although supervision is
required when they're around small
children, not because the
dog is dangerous, but because of their size
and strength.
Like all other tall, powerful
dogs, care is needed around young
children and a firm hand is
required in training.
Almost 1 in 5 people bitten by
dogs require medical attention,
and by far, the most common victims of
dog bites are
children.
She has been a great family
dog and could easily be a beloved companion for a new family (
children 8 years or older
required).
The daily feeding, exercising, grooming,
and affection that all
dogs require (
and deserve) can teach
children the importance of obligation
and consistency, as well as an appreciation for the rewards that accompany responsible pet ownership.
Due to the fact that weimaraner
require alot of exercose
and attention coupled with the fact that many of our
dogs are given up by families with small
children and can not devote any extra time to a
dog, we do not adopt weims under the age of 5 to families with
children under 5 years old.
Many people are sold on the looks of a breed
and do not look beyond them to whether the
dog is a good family pet, how much exercise they
require, how big they will get or whether they are good with
children other then their own.
These little
dogs are very playful
and generally good with
children, but they are very smart, so they
require a firm owner when being trained.
Bloodhounds make great family
dogs and work well with
children and the elderly but they
require a firm leader.
Special needs
dogs may
require a special home, such as few or no stairs, no
children and etc..
Other requirements: They
require the golden be a part of the family, not outside only
dog The adoptee must get along with
children and other
dogs
Children: Older, respectful
Dogs: No, would do best as only
dog Cats: No, he barks at them Grooming: Albert will
require grooming every 6 to 8 weeks at a cost of about $ 40 per visit Housebroken: Yes, crate - trained
and uses potty pads Medical: Because Albert's early diet was not very good, he has bad teeth.
These
dogs require the attention, time,
and financial burden of a two year old
child.
Families with young
children are also
required to read «Living with Kids
and Dogs Without Losing Your Mind» by Colleen Pilar.
As family
dogs, they're quiet, gentle, affectionate
and good around
children, but the innate pack mentality of this powerful, headstrong breed means that it
requires strong, consistent leadership.
Raising
children and dogs requires skill if it's to be done well.
Children: Older, experienced
Dogs: Yes Cats: Unknown Housebroken: Yes,
and crate - trained Obedience: Attendance in D.O.G. Obedience classes is
required.
For
children and older people is recommendable to have small
dogs, because they are easier to maintain
and require less time outdoors.
The
child or
children receiving a service
dog and two adults are
required to attend the 12 day training course.
Because Autism Assistance
dogs are always placed on a three unit team (handler,
child,
and service
dog) three individuals are
required to attend, though more are welcome as well.
Automobile traffic, adults
and children passing close by
and converging streams of foot traffic
require the owner to keep their
dog close by their side.
Let's not forget that shelter - based testing allowed a team to determine which of the Vick
dogs could go right into homes with
children and other animals,
and which
required longer term problem solving including sanctuary status.
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Require the cross-reporting of animal abuse; — Prohibit the drowning of animals; — Prohibit the automatic killing of animal fighting victims; — Prohibit discrimination against
dog breeds; —
Require property owners to look for animals when property is vacated
and notify the police or an animal control officer if an animal is found;
and — Prohibit sexual contact with an animal or forcing a
child to engage in sexual contact with an animal.
The session begins with a lesson about animal kindness,
dog safety or adopting shelters — just about any topic that helps the
children understand more about animals
and the care they
require.
This
dog requires a FULLY FENCED YARD, no small
children, preferably another female
dog as a friend to play with not another male, a family with proof of knowledge
and previous ownership of this breed.
Families with young
children will appreciate the dedicated
children's pool
and kid - sized bicycles, while pet owners will be pleasantly surprised to find pet - friendly accommodations, including all the accessories fido
requires and dedicated
dog - friendly areas throughout the property.
If your
child sustained a
dog bite or other animal bite, he or she may
require future surgery
and rehabilitation.
Whether the victim is a
child or an adult, a
dog bite can cause severe physical
and emotional damage that can
require years of recovery.