Sentences with phrase «guard dog while»

In fact, a Miniature Schnauzer or a Miniature Pinscher could be excellent guard dogs while at the same time being excellent pets.

Not exact matches

He has emphasised his debt to the Japanese maestro Akira Kurosawa with this whole idea, and while the quest in the story, to find a missing guard dog called Spots, recalls some of that director's samurai films, the setting is very specifically indebted to Dodes» ka - den, his multi-strand 1970 drama about people subsisting atop a rubbish heap.

Paddy Breathnach went on to direct the acclaimed I Went Down, Man About Dog amongst others, while Ed Guiney founded Element Pictures (The Wind That Shakes The Barley, The Guard, Garage) with Andrew Lowe.

The wrong way: While you are standing on the sidewalk chatting with a fellow dog owner, you may be caught off guard when your pooch dashes off after a pigeon.

Many shelters euthanize or restrict adoptions for dogs that exhibit food guarding while in the animal shelter.

While they're very sweet to most people they meet, their size makes them excellent guard dogs.

But the dog must understand to not take things too far — for instance, while there's no issue with a dog guarding the home against an intruder, the dog must not treat a welcomed guest the same way.

This may be sibling aggression (in which the dog is constantly at odds with another dog in the household), fear aggression (loud noises, strangers, sudden movements, etc.), resource guarding (in which dogs become overprotective of food, toys, and other possessions), leash reactivity (in which the dog reacts aggressively to other dogs or stimulants while on the leash), or the simple will to dominate (in which a dog wishes to prove he / she is the alpha dog).

While this is an admirable quality for a dog to possess, we as owners must be careful on what we are teaching our dogs about protection and guarding.

While it's technically possible to train a dog with food guarding issues to be comfortable eating side by side with another dog, it's much easier to simply feed them in separate rooms or in their crates.

You can also, very carefully, counter-condition your dog to look forward to, not fear, your presence while she's enjoying something she feels the need to protect using Patricia McConnell's approach to treating resource guarding.

While they are excellent guard dogs, the Doberman also makes an excellent pet.

While the dogs were probably used for centuries for guarding purposes and working with livestock, not much was written about these dogs until the 1900s.

And while the Alsatian is perfectly suited as a guard dog, it is also great with children.

While surgery may give you more time with your dog, it is a last resort option and the prognosis is extremely guarded.

While she may dispute the need to test for a better breed, Cole does agree with Young that guard dogs could help livestock producers and wolves co-exist.

While a watch dog may bark at an intruder, a guard dog will restrain or attack the intruder.

While the United Kennel Club clarifies that American Pit bull terriers aren't great as guard dogs because they are very friendly even with strangers, one can not deny that their mere presence can be quite intimidating alone.

While many dogs are naturally protective of their families, there are some breeds that excel in this role better than others, and there are definitively breeds that make poor guard dogs and wouldn't mind at all if a stranger would trespass your property.

Thieves pushed a female dog through a window at a gas station, distracting the male guard dog inside while they robbed the station.

Guard dog training can be a dangerous task; consult a professional trainer to ensure that while your dog is learning to protect, he is also learning proper obedience.

In the Florida case, Miami resident Lisa Arellano «took care of two escaped guard dogs for several days while trying to find their owner,» Ampel explained.

While dogs can recover from canine distemper, the prognosis is guarded if central nervous symptoms, such as hyperesthesia, are present.

If you are a working pet parent and you prefer leaving your dog outside to guard your house or deter him from destroying things in your house while you are away at work then a large kennel or a fenced dog yard would be a more suitable arrangement.

While they make great watchdogs, since they are so alert, they are too friendly to be good guard dogs.

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These are biddable and reliable creatures, but as with any large guarding dog, owners must begin training and socialization early, while the puppy is still small enough to control.

While the Sanshu is a good guard dog and companion, they have not been accorded official recognition.

Your dog might pull on leash, jump up while greeting, resource guards their food, or is leash reactive.

While an attack dog can also perform the functions of guard dog, guard dogs are not always suitable for attack.

Dog's rely on us for survival, and while our dependence on dogs has changed, we still have a use for them, guard dogs, hunting, service dogs, and companions.

Turns out though, that Malcolm Alexander came into possession of the dog while serving his sentence at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, a facility which, while it has a reputation as a tough place, offers several dog programs and even breeds its own guard dogs.

While they are great watchdogs, they don't make good guard dogs, since they love people so much.

These settlers needed a dog that could withstand both hot and cold temperatures, limited water and rough bush, while performing the duties of guard dog and hunting dog.

Depending upon which mix your terrier is, they can spend their time digging holes in your ground while others will become loyal guard dogs for the home.

Also don't just treat him like a guard dog, he should be your pet as well and live a nice happy life while protecting you as well.

Hundreds of hours are put in by both guards and dogs to ensure not only a respectful working relationship, but also to develop a fearless dog not given to anxiety or unease while doing its job.

A study published in the journal Animals found that dogs who guarded food bowls while in the shelter did not continue this behavior in their adoptive homes, even when their new owners didn't comply with all elements of a rehabilitation plan.

Positive, reward - based training that works on setting the dog up for success and confidence - building while also correcting the behavior will ensure that the guarding does not advance to any form of aggression.

While their love of people makes them failures as guard dogs, their courage is unmatched and they will defend their family with their lives.

And while this makes him a good watchdog, the small size prevents him from being used as a guard dog.

While many dogs may swallow socks because of boredom, or as part of a game, on a more serious note, some dogs may do so as a form of resource guarding.

Large dogs, you'll recall, are numerous in the parish southeast of New Orleans because many residents used them to guard their properties while rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.

While they make wonderful police and guard dogs, they are also excellent pets.

While it is normal for dogs to be protective of things such as their food, territory, their people, and so forth, by allowing resource guarding, we are in some ways, telling the dogs that being uncomfortable and nervous about their food is normal and acceptable.

While other types of working farm dogs are tasked with standing guard over livestock, herding dogs are given the responsibly of rounding up flocks and herds.

While I have never actually trained guard dogs, I am well aware of the temperament that dogs require to be considered a good guard dog candidate.

The humans should continuously move within the enclosed area to prevent any type of resource guarding (your resident dog guarding you) while the dogs get to know each other.

Common animal shelter «lore» suggests that dogs who are underweight or were previously starved are more likely than normal weight dogs to display resource guarding behavior, warning or aggressing towards a human that approaches while the dog is eating.

While they will be naturally protective of their family and their property, because pitbulls are so people - orientated they do not make good guard dogs.