Sentences with phrase «handling dogs of all breeds»

Over the years I have continued to volunteer for local shelters, working with shelter dogs, developing behavior modification plans, running large and small dog playgroups, and handling dogs of all breeds and temperaments.

Our professional trainers have many years of experience handling dogs of all breeds.

Experienced and comfortable handling dogs of all breeds with behavioral concerns, cats, and other animals a plus.

Not exact matches

This portable doggie pooper scooper can easily handle the waste of all dog breeds, even extremely large ones.

Vivian actually has two malteses at home (same breed as my little Rupert), and I thought she'd be great in providing perspective on how she handled preparing her dogs for the arrival of baby Mason.

Because of how dogs sold through pet stores and / or born in puppy mills are bred, housed, handled, shipped, homed, and raised, there are many possible reasons underlying the problems they show as adults.

Both the PCA and IPA handle the ethics code, information, registration offer, tracking and breeder education of the dog breed.

From the «good» breeders who are breeding clones of dogs from days past, to the backyard breeders who don't care what kinds of dogs are mated, no real effort is being made to create dogs that can handle urban life.

There may be those in the dog show community, and in the worlds of hunters and breeders, who say that view is naive — that certain breeds can handle it.

I'd never heard of the breed, but I know I can't handle a dog that big.

Her experience ranges from Animal Control Officer to fostering dogs for adoption to running her own large breed and pitbull rescue, she also has trained and handled every type of dog from puppies to difficult and reactive.

Ability to recognize symptoms of common animal diseases; ability to lift and handle cats and dogs (including large breeds).

Field Trials, Obedience trials, and other working trials are generally more objective evaluations of the temperament (the behavioral genetics of the dog), health (if the dog's body can't take the stress of Trial work, then it's not healthy enough to be bred), and personality of the dog (top trainers won't campaign with a dog that they don't like or can't handle).

Regardless of the breed, any dog can bite, depending on a variety of factors including their previous social experiences or lack thereof, level of self control, and the how their owner has trained or handled them.

Saint Bernards are a very loyal and affectionate breed, but you should carefully consider whether you can handle a dog of this size and power.

They don; t want pure bred animals available, Hey, not all of the population gets good warm fuzzy feelings from having a huge black, unruly adult dog that is impossible to handle or train?

What they really were breeding were sorry bags of raw nerves predisposed to feel threatened in situations that normal dogs can handle.

Avoid: pet shop or dealer puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated as merchandise; «backyard breeders», who own a dog but often are not knowledgeable and typically think it will be «fun» or «profitable» to have puppies; a breeder who lets you handle a very young puppy, as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated; signs of neglect such as lack of water, pans of uneaten food and dirty conditions; a breeder who will sell a puppy under seven weeks of age, as early separation from the dam and littermates can be very detrimental both psychologically and physically.

Other breeds such as Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, etc. were expected to handle vermin eradication as part of their all - around - farm - dog tasks.

The wonderful Victoria Seiler handled Rubens to his many Specialty and BIS wins and was as heartbroken by his loss as I was, but Jim and Sheree show most of our dogs, including Renoir who is presently number one in breed points.»

Head over to AKC Breeds and Groups to learn more about your dog's characteristics and behavior to equip you with the knowledge of their genetic heritage and have plans in place for how you handle digging, chewing and other problems.

Our breed IS capable of this duality and YOU are capable of handling and training the dog yourself if you put your mind to it.

Individual preferences by mushers in the breeding, rearing, feeding, housing and training of the dogs must all practice humane care and handling at every stage of the animal's development.

The problem is that the initiative appears to be limited to purebreds, though the crisis created by vicious animals extends far beyond those sacred breeds and the owners most likely to need such encouragement are least likely ever to hear of it.According to the AKC, the test will consist of 10 categories that will show the dog's acceptance of strange people and strange dogs and of being handled in routine ways, such as grooming or petting by unfamiliar people.

She has handled dogs from all of the AKC groups and her clients have attained many high level accomplishments including championships, grand championships, best in specialty show wins, group placements as well as national breed rankings including multiple No. 1 rankings in competitive breeds.

As a direct consequence to decades of poor dog breeding practices, certain dog breeds face bigger challenges when they go into labor and may even require your knowhow on how to handle such situation.

How you perceive your dog's breed, regardless of size, might therefore influence the way you train or handle your pal, thus affecting your canine's long - term behavior, says Dr. Serpell.

The opposite could be true as well: an individual dog of a generally friendly breed can be either shy or dominant, depending on its genetics and early handling.

I'm very disappointed in the way Royal Canin has handled this breed specific line of canned dog food.

Selecting the right breed can mean the difference between a dog having an excellent quality of life with a family that enjoys being around him or a dog spending all his time in a kennel because his family can not handle his energy level.

A similar C - BARQ questionnaire's data involving a sample of over 6000 dogs was compiled and presented to the Third International Symposium on Non-Surgical Contraceptive Methods for Pet Population Control and showed neutering to worsen behaviors including: dog - directed fear aggression (breed dependent), begging for food, fear behavior and sensitivity to handling, aggression towards people and other dogs, decreased energy, excessive barking, and rolling in and eating feces5.

I've had dogs all my life and have always been able to handle myself, and the dogs, without too many problems.I've had aggressive dogs, shy dogs, lazy dogs, Alpha dogs and followers of all breeds including German Shepherds, Labradors and several mixed breeds.

Contents include: Foreword, The Origin of the Kerry Blue Terrier, The KBT as a Pet, Feeding, Health Hints, Housebreaking, Grooming, The KBT as a Show Dog, The KBT in Obedience Training, Conditioning the KBT, Trimming the KBT, Preparing and Handling a Kerry — Show Competition, Official American Standard of the KBT, Basic Functional Anatomy of the KBT, Contemplations for the Novice Breeder, Miscellaneous Hints to the Novice Breeder, Tail docking and dew claw removal, Setting Kerry ears, Repeat Breeding, Bringing Kerry History Up To Date, 1968 - 1976, The Parent Club and the AKC, Breeders Displays.

If you're looking for a new canine companion but can't handle the size of some of the more popular breeds, these tiny dog breeds are a great option.

Bundle up Some breeds of dogs are better at handling the cold than others.

Students will learn the basic of canine communication, dog body language, animal handling, identifying stress in dogs, dog breeds, owner responsibility, dog aggression, greetings, spay and neuter, and dog fighting.

The most important aspect of training an Aidi is keep the training positive while taking care to avoid rough handling the dog as they tend to be a sensitive breed that will quickly become mistrusting of an overbearing owner.

Large breed dogs, especially, are harder to handle when they have a high level of energy.

In effect, we are more closely regulated than the commercial breeding facilities because no foster home is capable of handling more than one or two dogs at a time.

I strongly believe that as someone dedicated to animal welfare; I can do my part in assisting plus working together with reputable / quality / responsible Breeders to «preserve» the Great Dane Breed standard by showing / handling / competing with the dogs to various titles and thereby also gaining added confirmation of true temperament plus conformation of Breed Standards.

Exhibitor members will not alter a dog's natural appearance except as provided in the CKC Havanese breed standard Members are responsible for the proper presentation of their dogs for the show ring regardless of who is handling the dog.

Gwendilin strongly believes that as someone dedicated to animal welfare; she can do her part in assisting plus working together with reputable / quality Breeders to «preserve» the Great Dane Breed standard by showing / handling / competing with the dogs to various titles and thereby also gaining added confirmation of true temperament plus conformation of Breed Standards.

If your research on dog breeds has convinced you that you truly have a difficult breed, you should double or triple the socialization and handling exercises, wind back all developmental deadlines, and start each batch of exercises earlier.

Kate Jackson, Certified Dog Trainer: As puppy grows, how gently they should be handled depends completely on the size and temperament of the breed.

These guidelines are not only a tool for animal care and well - being in shelters, but could be seen as a resource for how populations of dogs and cats in other facilities, such as breeding facilities, should be handled.

In the M.A. level, dogs are asked to walk past several dogs of different sizes, breeds and genders, to wait in the car before exiting, and to allow the student to handle various parts of their body.

The breed of dog may pose certain challenges in training and handling, but a competitor is not restricted as to type of dog.

Lynette Baer volunteered to handle one of the Humane Society's adoptable dogs — a sociable mixed breed with brilliant golden coat — during the event.

But, surely people who handle a lot of dogs are better at identifying dogs» breeds?

Many of the folks who breed, own, handle, and groom the dogs have things to offer that many reporters skip over.