Sentences with phrase «of becoming a dog owner»

A few years ago when I first had the great fortune of becoming a dog owner, I walked into my house after a long day of work only to find the living room in utter shambles.

This is something that so many people crave and the reason why many of us become dog owners in the first place.

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Joseph Wakshlag, a nutritionist on the faculty at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, recalls becoming aware of Blue Buffalo in 2005 when he worked at a vet's office in Woodbury, Conn.: «They had salespeople who paid for «lunch and learn» sessions where they talked about the owner's dog, Blue, who had died of cancer, and now they had a new dog food that prevented cancer.

As part of his training, he also makes sure that owners becomes consistent and established leaders for their dogs, directing their furry best friends to rewards, obedience, and happiness.

Although I have gotten emotional over films with dogs as a central part of the film before, Megan Leavey is the first canine centric film I've watched since I became a dog owner myself, and it became an extremely moving experience.

Not to worry: His name is Remi (Keaton Nigel Cooke) and he becomes the new owner of Wiener - Dog, a surprise gift from his father (Tracy Letts).

Teachers can also use our Year 6 Mathematics unit of work It's raining cats and dogs... and chickens where students investigate the costs of becoming a pet owner and explore ethical considerations and other factors that influence pet choice.

After the Hampton case, the question then became whether a Landlord would be considered the owner of a vicious dog within the meaning of the law.

A mistake many dog owners make is waiting until the unwanted behavior gets to the point where it becomes dangerous, difficult to change or potentially costly, as in the case of a dog bite.

«Because of this, dog owners have become savvier and more educated.

Consequently, many pet specialty retailers have become converts, right along with pet owners, says Jen Loesch, general manager for Sojos Pet Food, a Minneapolis - based provider of freeze - dried, shelf - stable, raw meats, toppers and oven - baked dog treats.

For example, in April 2015, the committee became aware of a high incidence of canine influenza in the Chicago area, and PIJAC put out a Pet Industry Health Alert outlining the facts about what canine influenza is, what symptoms pet owners should be on the lookout for and how to protect dogs.

As dog owners become more skeptical about products with long lists of ingredients, they are looking at limited - ingredient formulas and adopting a less - is - more approach to feeding their pets.

Fischer adds that owners are becoming more aware of the benefits that come with a well - trained dog.

Dog remedies and supplements have become increasingly sophisticated, enabling pet owners to better support the overall health of their dogs or target specific problems.

Rupee became the first dog to travel to Everest base camp with his owner, Joanne Lefson, at a towering altitude of 17,000 feet over a span of 10 days.

Kate Jones, president of Platinum Pets, says trends they're following include the increase in small - dog ownership, an aging pet population, greater concern over feeding dogs healthier foods, and Millennials becoming the largest sector of pet owners.

To become an AKC recognized breed there must be a minimum number of dogs geographically distributed throughout the U.S., as well as an established breed club of responsible owners and breeders.

Fortunately, in the last few decades more dog owners have become enlightened about the basic need of canine companions to feel close to their human «pack.»

When dogs are spooked, they can become so frightened that they will not even respond to the sound of their owner's voice.

Thus owners of barking dogs must be extra vigilant in preventing their pets from becoming a neighborhood nuisance.

One caveat: it is important to distinguish loneliness (which crops up during repeated, lengthy periods of being alone) from separation anxiety, diagnosed when dogs become very upset as owners prepare to leave, and then exhibit behaviors like not eating when owner is away, or gnawing at doors and windows even during short periods of solitude.

New owners should also be made aware of the puppy's possible reaction when they leave the house since the young dog may become frightened or lonesome, thus causing some damage.

It's important to note, that to become an AKC - recognized breed, there must be a minimum number of dogs in the United States, with an established breed club of owners.

Too many owners bring their aggressive dogs to parks hoping their own will become socialized at the expense of other dogs.

University of Tokyo researchers found that dogs are highly likely to yawn and become lethargic when their owners yawn.

When a common line of communication is established between the owner and the dog, they both become happier.

Every owner ought to become familiar with the don't's of dog training, especially if they want to prevent their dogs from getting into trouble in the future.

Either way, crate training offers a lot of security to both the dog and the owner once the training has become a way of life.

It's becoming very popular for pet owners to groom their dogs at home, instead of using professional services.

After the recent dog food recall in 2007, you can bet many pet owners have become more aware of dog food ingredients.

Some animals, especially dogs, react by becoming defensive of their home and owner and might bark or growl at visiting trick - or - treaters.

«From dogs who have social media profiles, to owners who use video calling to check on their pet while away, technology is fast becoming an integral part of everyday life,» he added.

During the period of European colonization, the lineage became even more widespread as European dogs followed their owners to far - flung places like South America and Oceania.

The majority of dogs will become so crippled that at some point the owner will have no other option but to choose euthanasia to relieve his suffering.

Many dogs, exposed to all sorts and numbers of other dogs, will never experience the effects of kennel cough, while otheres frequently come down with the disease It is impossible to predict whether or not a dog will become infected, however, kennel cough is known to be highly contagious Therefore, many owners prefer to take advantage of the current vaccines available that are quite effective in preventing the disease.

While the natural wellness benefits of CBD for humans are becoming more widely understood and acknowledged, pet owners are beginning to discover that regular CBD supplements can also benefit their cherished pets — including dogs, cats, and horses.

Most dogs enjoy everything about chiropractic, from seeing the veterinarian they have become familiar with through regular care, getting petted and praised, having body work done, and getting a treat (if it's OK with their owner, of course).

Owners or adopters of non-purebred dogs can also help by sterilizing their pets before they become sexually mature to prevent any possibility of producing affected offspring.

And even the nicest of dogs can become slightly aggressive when in the circumstances, much to the disbelief of a lot of dog owners, and it is this which suggests this dog in particular is not suited to kennels.

A lot of dogs end up becoming obese and unhealthy because the owners are not aware of what the size and weight could be when they grow up.

No matter the personality of the person, when someone becomes a dog owner, it is for the owner's and the dog's best interest... Continued

This breed can have a variety of hair styles from the working dog cut to the show style, and vary rarely some owners will allow their Poodle's fur to become corded, in which it looks like dread locks!

Art's Obedience is committed to the promotion of responsible dog ownership and the general education of dog owners so that their canine companions can become valued household members and well - behaved public citizens.

On the opposite side of town another dog owner complained that their dog is extremely needy and in fact has become an incessant licker.

Other dogs become immediately anxious upon the departure of their owner, but calm down over time.

Separation anxiety can spark aggression in a dog simply because they become overprotective of their owner.

The Training Success of Older Dogs Just the other day, I was speaking with a dog owner who was looking into a training program for her four - year - old Maltese, who was becoming more food aggressive, and had always been known to excessively bark and pull on the leash during walks.

Since then its mission has become to promote responsible dog ownership through education and outreach in the Baltimore Metro area and to enhance the relationships of dogs and their owners by fostering responsible care and stewardship.

It has been estimated that the number one reason why competent pet owners relinquish ownership of their puppy or puppies to one of the many county humane services to be found all across the country is because they have become frustrated with certain characteristics of the dog.