Sentences with phrase «dogs over toys»

She was taken to a trainer, and she seems to have some slight possessiveness with other dogs over toys.

An altercation with another dog over his toys or food may affect future interactions with that specific dog or be generalized to react when the next strange dog that approaches when he has a toy.

There was a small altercation between the 2 dogs over a toy and the other dog's (a lab) ear was bitten — one puncture - as a result.

Not exact matches

Heartless monsters, that's who... and also people with allergies... and my grandfather, who is not a monster...) ask your friend if she would like you to take her dog for a walk or bring a new ribbon toy over to distract her cat.

Kong products are a great option for owners looking for long - lasting dog toys — that's why they're all over our list!

Available in XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL sizes to suit dogs from under five pounds to over 85 pounds, the Kong Classic is one of the best durable dog toys!

We also got Frank a dog toy that averaged about $ 3 so I spent right at $ 10 maybe over with tax but I tried to stay within the budget and came out with the great items.

Was I the only one who became unsettled and swoonish at the sight of a large, inverted carcass hanging from a tree, its vital organs strewn about like children's toys, the occasional pack of hunting dogs fighting over a lung, another one looking for a quiet place to enjoy the severed head?

Your dog may start looking extremely attentive and protective over an object — this could be food, toys or its bed.

If someone told me a year ago I'd fall head over paws in love with a dog that would literally devour the trim on my car, my aging fence, puppy chew toys ad naseum, our socks and shoes, buried coaxial TV cable, my remote control, every bed we bought for him, half a dozen pillows, Grannie's quilt, stuffed animals, a big orange Home Depot bucket, a BBQ grill cover, patio furniture, saplings, two big flower beds, scores of recyclables, garage stuff galore, plus half a cord of firewood, I would have raised one eyebrow and said, «Yeah sure, what have you been smoking?»

«Last year, U.S. consumers spent over $ 600 million on dog toys.

Fluff & Tuff recently added Tico the Sloth to its line of over 60 dog toys.

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.

And giving your dog a treat - dispensing toy, such as a Kong, Squirrel Dude or Tricky Treat Ball, will help keep him busy when you're out of the house or have guests over.

If your dog starts to get over-excited or you decide that play time is over, you must take the toy from the dog and let him know that it is finished.

Dogs should be able to get along without any possessive behavior over food, treats or toys, but be careful with this in the early stages.

Play games of fetch and retrieval, but be sure that your dog knows the «drop» or «release» command so you're not fighting over the toy.

Have you ever seen a dog hover over their food bowl or toy when another dog approaches?

I grew up with toy poodles but have fostered almost every breed out there over the years, specializing in shy and special need dogs.

Dog trainers have been raving over this toy as an optimal solution to prevent boredom and many have transitioned to completely feeding their dogs through this method.

If you are worried about over treating or your dog is on a diet, toys can also be used to keep your pup occupied.

Feel free to stuff it inside dog toys, use it to hide medications, or dangle it over your canine companion's head when trying to teach them how to play dead.

It's easier to over feed a small or toy breed of dog than a larger one, simply because their caloric requirements are very low.

and entertained (using stuffed Squirrel Dudes or Kong toys), controlling them with a Gentle Leader (a head halter that gives instant control over a dog's movement, much mores so that a training collar), and using positive reinforcement and praise (never physical punishment - this only causes a pet to be fearful of a hand coming towards them).

In answer to Karl's question about his dog's competing over fetch toys here's the notes on that process:

Do it a few more times over a few days and your dog will associate the Give command with letting the toy go.

This solution also applies to two or more dogs competing over food bowls, chew toys, each other's bed, and deciding when an owner pets another dog.

Dog - on - dog aggression is reasonably simple in nature and stems from your Jack Russell's lack of fear, intense possessive tendencies (over you, a toy, his garden, the park, and so on) and characteristic «bantam syndrome» (strong desire to prove his strength and abilities to everyone bigger than hiDog - on - dog aggression is reasonably simple in nature and stems from your Jack Russell's lack of fear, intense possessive tendencies (over you, a toy, his garden, the park, and so on) and characteristic «bantam syndrome» (strong desire to prove his strength and abilities to everyone bigger than hidog aggression is reasonably simple in nature and stems from your Jack Russell's lack of fear, intense possessive tendencies (over you, a toy, his garden, the park, and so on) and characteristic «bantam syndrome» (strong desire to prove his strength and abilities to everyone bigger than him).

Training Section: A step by step process to teach your dogs to not compete over fetching toys (or anything else)

Never leave your dog's unattended with a toy as well in case the toy breaks or your fur kids get in a fight over it.

Most owners forget to factor in the costs of vet bills, food, medications, toys, dog beds, doggie daycare, etc. that they pay for over the lifetime of the dog.

Dogs learn language just as babies do; by your saying «toy» over and over while holding up a toy.

In a laboratory study of older dogs over a 2 - year period, environmental enrichment (e.g., housing with another dog, playing daily with toys) was shown to be effective tool for task learning.

Golden Retrievers go nuts over dog plush toys.

I find that it's difficult for many owners to find good puzzle toys for their puppies, so I try to make some specific suggestions when I can... my dogs have enjoyed being «testers» over the years for just about everything on the market

In fact, one is more likely to witness occasional squabbles over food and toys and ranking in the pecking order between bitches than between dogs, particularly among bitches in season.

Kids want to add to our canine family over time and are considering tiny toy dogs as well as large breed dogs.

Fighting over toys is one of the most common issues in any dog park.

This can really help with «only dogs», who don't have another dog around to «compete» with over food or toys.

About 35 % of all dogs over the age of 12 show some signs of endocarditis, but toy breeds are susceptible to early onset of the problem, which can lead to congestive heart failure and very early death.

I had warned her over and over again to use different toys with her dog, but in this one thing, she just wouldn't listen.

They were having trouble walking their dog on a leash; possessiveness over the food bowl and toys; and escalating confrontations between this dog and their other dog.

The pack has space to store all of your canine's travel essentials (food, treats, toys, first - aid supplies and travel bowls) and includes a large handle to help dogs over rock scrambles or extract them from water.

The patent pending design provides a unique bounce - back action that dogs prefer over traditional stuffed plush toys.

Over the centuries, these toy dogs came to be known as Havanese, named after the city of Havana.

If you don't want to step over many scattered toys, don't come inside because dogs live here.

For instance, a single dog in a household may never show signs of possession aggression, but if you add another dog, there may be squabbles over toys or food bowls.

Dogs may fight over hierarchic status, food, toys, or rawhides.

Remember, it's supposed to be fun for both of you — you can even bring some toys for your dog to play with after the training session is over.

You have a bunch of guests over one evening, and while your dog loves people, he might find the amount of visitors to be a tad overwhelming so he bounces off to hump his favorite stuffed toy, or even a visitor's leg.