Sentences with phrase «dogs as playmates»

They do well with other dogs as playmates.

It is good to expose them to well trained, people - friendly, non-aggressive dogs as playmates.

She would love to have a male dog as a playmate, but she is also OK as an only dog.

Not exact matches

We have been learning a lot, trying to grow as much food in a small space as we can, and still have room to give the chicken flock spots to «pasture,» leaving a little space in the yard for two beehives, two dogs and two kids with lots of playmates!

They evaluated the videos for evidence of rapid mimicry — that is, dogs who in less than 1 second matched their playmate's play postures (such as a bow) or facial expressions.

Threatening behavior — some examples: • Bending over a dog, or rousing him from his sleep • Reaching to touch a dog's head (when he doesn't want to be touched) • Staring into a dog's eyes (worse, at eye level, like toddlers do) • Trying to touch or remove a bone, a toy, a bowl of food or anything the dog wants • Screaming near the dog's face or producing other startling noises in his proximity • Running toward, past, or away from a dog • Walking too close to a dog on leash • Entering a protective dog's territory • Being afraid in the presence of a dog • Sticking a hand or finger (especially children) inside a dog's enclosure • Making threatening gestures, like raising a fist or wielding a stick • Causing pain, injury, or subjugation to a dog • Overexcitement during play can cause a friendly dog to nip or bite as he would a playmate.

It's been posited that because a dog acts as a playmate, a companion, a protector and a confidante, children are able to gain significant mental health benefits through regular interactions with family dogs.

Younger dogs may regard children as playmates and because of their strength may cause inadvertant injury.

The new dog might not become as much of a buddy, and / or the novelty of a playmate could certainly wear off.

We have learned that many dogs who were once labeled as «reactive» and possibly «aggressive» toward other dogs are anything but, and have become some of the best playmates at the shelter, making their adoptability go way up.

Historically let's remember their origins as a lap dog, never intended to game, hunt or flush their purpose only to serve as a comforter spaniel, an aristocracy's playmate; a true toy — the proverbial pillow dog.

LRR placed our lovable black lab Buck, an adoptable playmate, as a service dog with Mutts with a Mission.

Set your dog up for success may setting up only positive interactions with the dog she has chosen as playmates.

Same - Sex Aggression - Adult Canaan Dogs generally do not immediately welcome same - sex playmates unless there is a definite delineation in status, such as one is neutered and one is not, or a significant age difference.

Since the DDR dogs have a balanced temperament and are extremely loyal to their family, they will protect your child as well as be a fun playmate.

Consider the possibility that large dogs may see small breeds as prey, not playmates.