Sentences with phrase «even adolescent dogs»

Lots of adult and even adolescent dogs are not tolerant of puppies invading their space and coming on too boldly.

Not exact matches

Even though it is extremely tempting to rush to a pet store or breeder to pick up a puppy, you should first consider the possibility of getting an adult or adolescent dog instead.

Puppies who chew designer shoes, adolescent dogs who dig up the yard, cats of all ages who suddenly forget how to use a litter box — all of the above and much more can test the patience of even the most laid - back pet parent.

It is even worse with puppies, because one day the pup becomes an adult and stops being submissive, and the adolescent or adult dog bites instead of submits.

Amy Boyd, a canine behavior counselor at the Humane Society and SPCA of Austin, TX, oversees a team of volunteers who spend their time playing with puppies or taking adolescent dogs to obedience classes, while others pursue more advanced training and learn how to evaluate temperaments, match adopters with a suitable dog and even counsel owners on behavior problems.

So why even bother bringing a puppy or adolescent dog home in the first place?

Everything was fine with young pups playing in class and in parks, but with adolescent dogs, the scraps, the arguments, and even the play - fighting seem all too real.

However, even if your adolescent dog still remains a paragon of puppy good manners and exquisite temperament, do keep socializing and training.

Even if you've just adopted an adolescent dog and his socialization history is unknown, it's important to continue to carefully expose your dog to different places, people, other dogs, and different situations (like riding in the car) while associating these events with something positive.