Sentences with phrase «dogs in our household when»

Not exact matches

When your babies are napping, allow household noise such as dogs, vacuuming, doorbells, television, and talking, and don't block out light in the nursery.

Mr. Mom is, generally speaking, at its best when focused on Jack's dogged efforts at coping with his new situation (eg a hilarious sequence in which everything that could go wrong does), as the movie doesn't fare quite as well when it leaves the confines of the Butler household (eg an eye - rolling silly interlude detailing Jack's participation in an obstacle course).

While the story goes on, dragons are constantly acting like playful dogs or cats in the background, giving them a more relatable quality when they are consistently acting like our affectionate household pets.

Because the Chihuahua mix is the smallest of the five dogs in the Burkhart household, Bella began using Hank as a means to elevate herself to get her owners» attention, especially when the five other canines were around.

That misguided notion alone, leads to countless dogs entering animal shelters each year and resulting in large veterinary bills (as a result of eating household items when their owners are not home).

Many dogs are offended when strangers approach the children of the family or chase one of the other pets in the household.

The question then becomes what should one look for to figure out when estrus is occurring, because the puppy should then be removed from other dogs in the household and protected so she does not accidentally attract and get pregnant by wandering in - tact males.

Decide who the caretaker in your household will be and keep track when treating your dog.

Question: what essential oils are toxic to dogs when used in a household diffuser?

Jean - Luc, an only dog in a quiet household of two retirees, is overjoyed (read that «excessively excited») when -LSB-...]

They differ from people and dogs in that they have needed to survive on their own for approximately 10,000 years.1, 2 Being solitary survivors, they have adapted to appear strong and healthy when they may not be.2 They also may not like another cat in the household, but they will rarely fight.3, 4 These behaviors all work to prevent injury by their prey or another cat.

Many people don't factor in household stress when considering why their dogs are misbehaving.

I will say this: If you get a dog, and you don't train it, don't exercise the dog, don't enrich the dog's environment, keep the dog confined for days on end, get more and more dogs to live in the same household, don't enforce proper manners, don't exercise leadership around the dog, don't supervise the dog when it is loose, and and don't properly house the dog when it can't be supervised, then you are asking for trouble.

Pointers generally get along well with other dogs and household pets when raised together, though they may be a little too interested in pet birds so keep the two apart.

If they have dogs of their own, make sure that your dog gets along with theirs so that the household can remain calm and happy when a new dog comes in.

What more can you ask for when one amazing dog can provide you with companionship, security, loyalty and the capability of getting along well with children and other pets in your household.

They will get along with everybody in the household, but can be territorial when strange dogs are around.

When Bark Busters dog trainers conduct adult dog and puppy training in your home, they will assess your current household dynamics and how they influence your dog's behaviors.

Dogs in the household may like to stalk cats when they are in the litter box.

When looking for a canine companion, keep in mind the personality of the dog that would make the best fit in your household.

Dogs may also submissively urinate when they sense trouble, such as when members of the household argue or when there is a lot of noise in or near the house.

When left at home alone, dogs can suffer from boredom and separation anxiety resulting in damaged household items, loud barking, hyper behavior and an overall...

Puppies have no sense of value.Avoid giving dog toys that resemble valuable household items.The old shoe you gave him to chew on when he's bored looks JUST like the new expensive one he found in your closet.

Boarding your dog — or taking him for doggie day care — are options if you have an energetic, social dog or one who acts up when there is a change in household routine.

Irish Wolfhound's are unusually aware of their size when young children are present in the household and they are generally gentle and subdued dogs inside the home.

The miniature poodle and Maltese cross settled right in as the first small dog in the Skilling household, small enough that Oliver the cat towers over him when the pair play.

Cats are often seen as self - sufficient in comparison with dogs, but if you are one of the many households that already have a feline family member, or are just considering adding a cat to your home, you should be aware that cats have their own unique needs when it comes to pet supplies.

When you bring a new puppy into your home it can be an exciting time for the humans in the household, but for the puppy it can actually be quite a stressful time, writes Natalka Jacyszyn, Dog Psychologist.

The majority of the time when I get clients calling me to help their dog's issues, there are inconsistencies in the household and with the communication between dog and owner.

Conflicts between household dogs usually develop when the ranking of each dog is not clear or is in contention.

When an animal comes to us with a behavioral concern that can be addressed in the right household, our Behavior & Training staff identifies certain requirements — small dog experience, adults only household, etc. — that adopters should meet in order to help the animal be at their very best.

But if you taught your pup well in his earlier months, the drift in household etiquette will be slow until your dog reaches his sunset years, when housetraining especially tends to suffer.

Preparing dogs for inevitable periods of solitary confinement — and specifically teaching them how to occupy their time when left at home alone — is the most pressing humane consideration for any new puppydog in any household.

Right from the outset, when you are home, regularly confine your pup for «little quiet moments» in his dog crate in order to teach household manners and imbue confidence.

I advocate for cats and this information applies equally to them — the nation's and the world's most beloved companions, with over 12 million more cats than dogs in domestic households alone, but very much at risk when unscrupulous, uncaring, and unbalanced people interact with them.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Reconcile in February after clinical tests in dogs showed it significantly improved symptoms of separation anxiety, a problem that strikes 10 to 20 percent of canines with varying severity; dogs affected may bark, chew household items, or urinate in inappropriate locations when left alone.

One clue is that in multiple dog households you often hear owners say that one dog is «dominant» over food, while another may be «alpha» over the couch, and a third may be «the pack leader» when it comes to who's first through the door or who gets to play with which toys.

When a dog is well trained, he can play a proper and meaningful part in the household, providing enjoyment and companionship.

When your dog is first learning the ins and outs of his new environment, he could be prone to chewing on household objects like electrical cords, plants and household cleaners, for example.

This can really be a problem when there is more than one Dominant Aggressive dog in a multiple dog household.

Dogs who are «housetrained» with the crate tend to be less destructive with your household items when left out of the crate because they associate chewing with being in the crate.

While manners training, practicing household skills such as settling and chew toy training, and continued socialization are very much top priorities when deciding what sort of environmental enrichment to provide for shelter dogs (see openpaw.org for more info), playgroups may be incorporated as one ingredient in a wellness program for maintaining or creating healthy, adoptable shelter dogs.

An adult dog will adapt more easily to changes in your household, such as a new baby, relatives or guests visiting, or being left alone for long periods of time when there is a sudden burst of overtime at work.

When a dog is brought into a human household, it is up to the human to communicate in a way the dog understands.

«They overlook one fact: There are also dangers to never going outside, like boredom, obesity, getting lost or hiding in terror when getting out accidentally, poor adaption to shelter life if they find themselves there, fighting in multi-cat households, elimination problems, being trapped 24/7 in a house with an obnoxious dogs or rambunctious children.»

If you live in a multiple dog household, you should become more aware of the hierarchy that is present and take active steps to intervene when conflicts arise.

For dogs living in the same household where the aggressor does not abort aggression when the second dog capitulates (expresses submission), owners are sometimes better served to place the «victim» dog and to keep the aggressor as an «only pet.»

They do nt normally get along with other dogs, unless they are raised in a multi-dog household, so be careful when introducing them to new animals.

When you think of small dogs, do you think of tiny, fragile pocket pets that wouldn't last a day in your chaotic household?

It is believed to be the result of stress or boredom in your dog, and seems to occur most often when a new member enters your household.