Sentences with phrase «of unfamiliar dogs»

(Socialized does not mean let your puppy meet lots of unfamiliar dogs on walks.

A room full of unfamiliar dogs and people can be pretty exciting and a little overwhelming.

Any dog that hasn't been introduced to lots of unfamiliar dogs and people during the socialization period (ten to sixteen weeks) will be notably uneasy and fearful with new experiences and creatures for the rest of its life.

«The healthy distrust of unfamiliar dogs does not appear to exist toward the family dog,» Arhant concludes.

Also, it's good practice to avoid invading the space of any unfamiliar dog who is playing with a toy, eating or sleeping.

Avoid hugging or placing your face into the face of an unfamiliar dog.

Not exact matches

This is not to say that the future of England won't be dogged by its own bizarre problems; this is still a country savagely in thrall to the power of celebrity and deleteriously suspicious of anything of unfamiliar provenance.

There were no unfamiliar smells, even my dog and my cat were in and out of the room where I was laboring.

«We think the dogs in our study could have solved the task only by applying their knowledge of emotional expressions in humans to the unfamiliar pictures we presented to them,» says Corsin Müller of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna.

First of all, your dog may not even want to eat the new food if it seems too unfamiliar to them.

Like humans, dog panting can however also be a physical sign and expression of stress such as an unfamiliar environment or even prolonged exposure to heat.

The dogs also showed higher levels of fear toward unfamiliar people, children, other dogs and when taken on walks.

If you're unfamiliar with the concept, it's essentially what it sounds like: A daycare center for canines, where they get to hang out with other dogs and a handful of humans to supervise them.

Major indicators of premature gray in dogs were fear of loud noises, as well as fear of unfamiliar animals or people.

If your dog is barking at unfamiliar people, help him get over this fear by enlisting the help of your friends and neighbors.

That's why we've put together some information in case you're unfamiliar with mange, so you will be able to easily spot signs of mange in your dog or cat.

If your dog is unfamiliar to this fruit, even a restricted quantity of peaches can cause a digestive upset, mostly in the form of transitory diarrhea.

Bullmastiffs are big and brave dogs, and because of that they might give a somewhat intimidating impression to those unfamiliar with them.

Issues can also arise when they're in unfamiliar environments or if they've experienced something traumatic, such as the death of a companion dog.

The stress of a move can cause even the most obedient dog to run away in unfamiliar surroundings.

The SAFE game can be used not only with unfamiliar dogs, it can also help in a range of different situations where your child is interaction with an overexcited dog.

Owners of active dogs that are often out playing in dog parks with many other dogs, including unfamiliar ones, will likely need to take a more diligent look at their dog's vaccination schedule, whereas owners of senior dogs or a dog with a compromised immune system may want to go with only the bare essentials.

I want a dog that isn't afraid of stuff, or trying to do new things, or investigating the unfamiliar.

The Osceola County Health Department has found a rabid raccoon in the Narcoossee area of Jack Brack Road.The health department will monitor the area for all free - roaming cats and dogs and capture and hold them until they are vaccinated for rabies.Owners of any captured animals will have to pay fees for vaccination, room and board as well as a fine for violating the county's leash law.Residents should be careful about petting an unfamiliar cat or dog in the area and should be wary of any wild animals that approach them, the Health Department says.

For those unfamiliar with the various categories of service dogs, the difference between the three types of service dogs can be quite confusing.

Speaking of water, it is a good idea to bring a jug of water from home, both for on the road use and also because some dogs don't get used to other water easily and can develop vomiting or diarrhea from an unfamiliar water supply.

It's important to keep in mind that for many nervous dogs, their fear is compounded by the fact that they are also anxious around unfamiliar animals or people, or with certain types of body handling.

Her family brought her to see Dr. Amy Pike of the Behavior Medicine Division of the Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia because Radley had started to develop aggression towards the other dogs in the household and she was becoming reactive towards unfamiliar dogs on leash walks.

Fear - Driven Barking Under - socialized dogs may bark when in the presence of certain people, other dogs, or unfamiliar circumstances.

Basket muzzles can be a great tool when a dog is in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation such as being poked and prodded at the vet, playing with a new group of dogs, or meeting a child or cat for the first time.

Family vacations mean a lot of people and potentially multiple dogs that are unfamiliar with each other in the same house.

Dogs that are not properly socialized during puppyhood tend to be more cautious and fearful of new people and unfamiliar situations later in life — that's not what you want for your puppy.

While all questions and specifics of treatment for individual dogs should be discussed with the attending veterinarian, we asked Dr. Breitschwerdt a few general questions about vector - borne diseases and traveling to unfamiliar areas with competition dogs.

Dogs have a powerful sense of territory, and may become upset when someone unfamiliar threatens their space.

Unfortunately for Louie and his new owner, it became apparent within the first few weeks after his adoption that he was severely reactive to almost everything new that he encountered — this included unfamiliar people, dogs of all shapes and sizes, and even sometimes objects in the environment that he had not seen before.

Whether the problem is growling at strangers or barking at unfamiliar dogs, the paperback version of this popular booklet has turned tens of thousands of dogs from «trouble» to «best friends».

They had significantly greater aggression toward human family members, unfamiliar people, and other dogs; greater fear if other dogs; greater fear of other dogs and non-social stimuli; and greater separation - related problems and house soiling.»

We understand that familiar people may occasionally be able to handle some of these cats in their usual environment, but when cornered in a cage after a car ride in the presence of barking dogs and unfamiliar cats and humans, they become very frightened and often display intense fear aggression.

Although many breeds of dogs tend to be highly suspicious around unfamiliar people, Samoyeds are not in this category.

This designer dog breed will alert their families of any newcomer or unfamiliar noise in the home, which may be an issue for apartment dwellers living under strict noise restraints.

When they meet children for the first time as adult dogs, the unfamiliar size, smells, noises, and movements of children can be extremely frightening to a dog.

Your dog can become confused and fearful at this unfamiliar type of handling.

For those unfamiliar with the sport, it's like the work of a drug - sniffing or bomb - sniffing dog but much more relaxed.

For those of you who might be unfamiliar with this, a shock collar is used to teach the dog to avoid snakes.

«Some pets, especially dogs, have a special difficulty is dealing with the familiar and unfamiliar categories of people.»

What To Do If Timidity Has Already Taken Hold: While preventive steps are best, should your puppy or adolescent dog already show signs of timidity, he should be gradually introduced to many new and unfamiliar people, until your puppy develops more confidence and trust.

In order to prevent exposure to disease, puppies with fewer than 3 or 4 series of vaccinations, should avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs, and be carried (in a Sherpa Bag, Snuggly or crate) to avoid contact with the sidewalk (or any other public areas where other dogs may frequent).

I would still brush a short haired Dog at least once a week just so they do not become unfamiliar with the act of being brushed.

Dogs who have only met the pets in their own families, but never met unfamiliar animals outside their own circle of friends.

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.