Sentences with phrase «dogs than family members»

The Malones have more dogs than family members — four people film the show, along with five dogs (including our favourite, Dave).

Not exact matches

GfK's profiles of key pet shopping groups show that «Privileged Pet» families — those most likely to spend freely on their four - legged family members — are 10 percent more likely to have a dog than a cat, while deal - loving «Bargain Buddies» are 10 percent more likely to have a cat.

«As pet owners today are treating their pets like family members, they are also genuinely more interested than ever in the quality and integrity behind the products they are giving,» says Colleen McCracken, CEO of Portland, Maine - based Planet Dog.

When you choose a dog, you are choosing more than a pet, you are choosing a family member for life.

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

If you have more than one dog, landscaping also should take into account what Kiesling calls «the configuration of the dog members of the family — how many there are, what kind of play group they form.»

In fact, more owners would recommend Trifexis to a family member or friend than any other brand.2 While your friends and family members may not know the science behind Trifexis, they know that it works, and that knowledge should give you peace of mind when it comes to protecting your dog.

Dozens of darling and dashing Little New Yorkers, including cats, dogs and, yes, even rabbits from more than 15 area animal shelters and rescue groups, will be wiggling and wagging their way into the hearts of New Yorkers who are looking to add a family member or two this spring.

Coco needs nothing more than a forever family to show her that she is a member of the family and will be treated like the deserving dog she is.

This breed requires a firm and dominant owner willing to teach his or her pet that every family member is higher up in the pack order than the dog.

This may not seem fair; however, dogs tend to bond to one family member more so than others and usually it is the family member who is responsible for the majority of their care.

But if you care for your dog as a member of your family, you would no more give him up because you had to move than you would place your human children for adoption.

Many hotels now allow dogs, which makes it easier than ever to bring your furry family member with you.

More often than not the victims of these dogs were family members not strangers.

Four Paws Adventures knows that dogs are much more than pets - they are family members.

It's important that you hold the «alpha dog behavior» position and that each family member are viewed as holding a higher position than your dog.

Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well - being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership.

First, pit bulls have a constant desire to be close to humans, even if that means lying by your feet as you use the computer; they are not overly independent dogs and want nothing more than to be active members of your «family.»

Sunny transformed almost immediately from a sad shelter dog to a happy, beaming family member, and she thrived for more than two and a half years in Lori's care.

The owner of a dog kept outside, locked into a kennel, or kept on a chain, may lack empathy or see a dog as more of a possession than a friend or family member.

There are many ingredients that are considered less than desirable by pet parents who want to feed their dog or cat with the same care as a family member.

It's a miserable experience for both your dog and the vet (or groomer) when a muzzle is required because your dog wasn't taught to trust people other than family members.

There is a suspicion of an infectious cause (more than one dog is affected, or a member of the family is also displaying symptoms)

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.

Are you or a family member or friend wanting to give your dog a fenced play area bigger than a 6 × 12 kennel, but you don't want the risks associated with shock fences?

As our dogs become more and more like family members, the choice of vet is a decision humans probably take more seriously than they did 50 years ago.

Our dog's are more than our friends they are also our beloved family members!

Moreover, because a well - mannered, obedience - trained dog is both appreciated and welcome, he receives more attention and interaction from family members, visitors, and passers - by, than does the ill - mannered dog.

At Kauffman's Animal Health, we understand that your dog is more than an animal — he's a cherished member of your family.

I have absolutely forbidden family members from sneaking her any table scraps any more, as she did used to get more than a little dogs share of meat scraps, cottage cheese and anything that fell to the floor.

If all your family members are away from home more than eight hours most days, a dog may not be an appropriate choice for your household, and you might want to consider adopting an adult cat (or two) instead.

There is more variation in size, color, coat texture and other aspects of appearance within dogs than there is among all other members of the canid family.

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.

Each Central Bark Doggy Day Care location has a team of professionally trained staff members who understand dogs are more than just pets, but friends that are part of your family.

While many find this characteristic less than charming, keep in mind that asking a dog to stop barking is like asking a family member to stop talking.

Other problems arise because dogs are more intimate members of the family than they were before and share closer quarters with their human families.

Today's dog is much more a member of the family than a hired hand.

In fact, the Milo's Kitchen Pet Parent Survey, conducted by Kelton Research, found that 77 percent of Americans openly talk about their dogs as if they are family members and more than 80 percent treat their pups like family.

Known pejoratively as «backyard breeders,» casual breeders breed litters so children or other family members can witness a birth; because they believe that a female dog needs a litter to be «fulfilled,» because they hope to earn a little extra money and haven't yet learned that litters often cost more than they bring in; and because they did not neuter their pets or keep them properly confined.

However, most people who go about the purchase of a new dog especially those who want to acquire a new family member rather than experienced show people who want an Italian Greyhound for the show ring either do not want to take the time to read anything or they simply do not know where to find this kind of assistance.

If you own a dog, chances are it's more than a pet; it's a member of your family.

That said male dogs are often more affectionate and playful than their female counterparts, whereas a female will bond with one member of the family a male will happily bond with everyone equally.

 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.

If some of the family members are less than pleased at the prospect of adding a dog, the dog will suffer for it.

One of the most troubling findings had to do with aggression directed at the owner or other family members, which was more than twice as frequent in pet shop dogs (21 % versus 10 %).

Our team at Dog Gone Gorgeous knows that your dogs (and cats) are more than just pets, they are family members.

Only then shall the BOD of BHRR consider those homes that have children younger than the age of 8 yet they must be over the age of 5: a) ONLY homes that have no more than 2 children shall be considered if said children are under the age of 8 and over the age of 5 b) ONLY dogs that BHRR deem most suitable for homes with children within these ages shall be considered c) ONLY homes that have prior suitable breed type experience ie Great Danes for a Great Dane possible adoption or a Saint Bernard for a Saint Bernard possible adoption shall be considered d) ONLY homes that have no more than one dog already and that dog must be a right matched personality fit; shall be considered should any children be under the age of 8 and over the age of 5 e) ONLY homes that have all family members in attendance for the home visit and only those same homes that have all family members come to BHRR to meet us shall be considered BHRR stresses that children and dogs should NEVER be left unsupervised together!

Even though cat owners consider their cats just as much members of the family as dog owners do, a 2006 study showed that dogs were taken to veterinarians more than twice as often as cats, averaging 2.3 times a year, compared with 1.1 times a year for cats, and significantly more dogs (58 %) than cats (28 %) were seen by a veterinarian one or more times a year.

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.

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