Sentences with phrase «other companion dog»

I therefore believe that it is better for a dog to have at least one other companion dog than to be isolated and alone.

Like many other companion dog breeds they require close contact with humans.

Jimmy's ideal home would be an active family, preferably with at least one other companion dog but would not include cats.

Not exact matches

Matt explained that, while the ASPCA Adoption Center primarily focuses on finding safe and loving homes for dogs and cats, they have helped other types of companion animals, including rabbits, and worked on large - scale investigations involving a variety of farm animals.

And this includes dogs, cats and other non-humans who serve as our «companions.»

makes books, prints, and other works of art that document the adventures of Baby Bear (BB), Pezya (the sausage dog), and their noble companions.

If your Shih Tzu companion has a grain intolerance or other stomach insensitivities, a holistic natural dog food can be one way to work with those issues.

According to a study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, companion animals — like dogs, cats or the guinea pigs in the study — may prove to be a helpful addition to treatment programs designed to help children with ASDs improve their social skills and interactions with other people.

«From July 1998 through December 2005, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) killed over 14,400 dogs, cats, and other «companion animals.»

These dogs have inspired me to spread the word and my website is a means to show the world that Pit Bulls, just like any other dogs, if properly handled, can make excellent companions.

Maple Ridge, BC About Blog Companion Animal Psychology Blog publishes stories about the science of people's relationships with their cats, dogs, and other pets.

Ethan doesn't, on the other hand, spit in a dog's face, viciously choke his companion, or insult a veteran in a wheelchair (Danny McBride).

But that companion — whether it be a cat, dog, or rabbit — may be better off in certain places over others.

Tracy Hendrickson, a medical technologist and owner of Companion Pets Veterinary Blood Bank, says donations from Winston and other donors have helped save puppies and adult dogs with problems such as Parvo, rat poisoning, cancer, and flea and tick anemias, just to name a few.

Dogs can be wonderful companions who encourage a senior with no major physical limitations to walk and interact with others, Dr. Donnenfeld says.

While dogs often have appetites and nutritional needs similar to their human companions — and will usually eat whatever you offer them — other animals have more specific needs.

«Children and even adults feel more comfortable with dogs as a companion than they do with other people.

For example, a kitten separated from his mother and littemates for the first time may be more accepting of another cat or dog as a companion than an eight - year old cat who has never learned to share the territory with other pets.

For most of us, that means walks consist of our loyal companions dragging us to every tree, fire hydrant and fence post where other dogs have left calling cards.

While most people know of police dogs and their ability to assist the Police and other law - enforcement personnel in their work, there are other furry companions who deserve recognition as well.

The 2012 Michigan Rescue Certification Program was thoughtfully designed to improve the welfare of homeless cats, dogs and other companion animals in Michigan.

We treat companion animals such as cats and dogs in our clinic; and we visit horses, cows, goats and other farm animals at their homes.

The breed's other name is «Dutch Barge Dog» since it used to be a guardian and companion on the small boats as well as barges in Holland.

Since he was also the manager of his local shelter, he was able to use breed stock from various dogs such as Greyhounds, Manchester Terriers, Rottweilers, Weimaraners, and others to develop the ultimate protector and companion.

She gets along great with the resident dogs and recently attended a picnic with about 50 other shelties and canine companions.

While not all animals get along that well with each other (like these dogs who are afraid to pass their feline household companions), special interspecies friendships show us the unconditional acceptance and love two species can share with one another, often unexpectedly, making them all the more remarkable.

In the end, I came up with the idea for «Up For Pups,» an organization that delivers humane education presentations to schools and other organizations with a message for people to know where their new «best friends» are coming from and help support legislation to strengthen dog breeding regulations and restrict the sale of companion animals in pet stores nationwide.

The numbers represented in this chart are indicative of a perfect world, and we live in anything but a perfect world, especially for cats, dogs and other companion animals.

Any animal other than a companion animal dog or cat or horse or farm animal is considered an exotic pet.

Needless to say, special needs dogs can be just as amazing, loyal and affectionate companions as any other dog — if not more so!

The 2012 Michigan Rescue Certification Program was thoughtfully designed to improve the welfare of homeless cats, dogs and other companion animals in

Other soldier dogs transition to military hospitals upon retirement where they can serve as helpers or companions to the injured.

The Greyhound, a sighthound, is a wonderful companion dog that enjoys the company of both humans and other dogs, but requires patient, good - humored, and consistent training, as it possesses a combination of the independent spirit characteristic of hounds, as well as an almost cat - like disregard for authority.

While companion dogs are usually kept indoors and often do not come into contact with tainted meat or other wild animals that may have worms, contact with other dogs or feces in the park may cause transmission of parasitic worms like heartworm, tapeworm and roundworms.

It won't even feel like exercise when you and your pooch enjoy the great outdoors with other responsible dog guardians and their canine companions for our weekly hike or snowshoe!

In addition to Companion Therapy and Emotional Support Dogs, we also help place dogs for other special circumstanDogs, we also help place dogs for other special circumstandogs for other special circumstances.

SA dogs are usually perfect companions in every other respect, but this devastating disorder leaves both dogs and their people stressed and exhausted.

Homemade diets and commercial BARF diets are often demonstrable unbalanced and have severe nutritional deficiencies or excesses.16 - 18 Dogs have been shown to acquire and shed parasitic organisms and potentially lethal infectious diseases associated with raw meat, including pathogenic strains of E. coli and Salmonella.25 - 27 Many other pathogens have been identified in raw diets or raw meat ingredients, and these represent a risk not only to the dogs fed these diets but to their owners, particularly children and people with compromised immune systems.29 - 30 The bones often included in such diets can cause fractured teeth and gastrointestinal diseases, including obstructed or perforated intestines, and the FDA recently warned pet owners against feeding bones to their canine companiDogs have been shown to acquire and shed parasitic organisms and potentially lethal infectious diseases associated with raw meat, including pathogenic strains of E. coli and Salmonella.25 - 27 Many other pathogens have been identified in raw diets or raw meat ingredients, and these represent a risk not only to the dogs fed these diets but to their owners, particularly children and people with compromised immune systems.29 - 30 The bones often included in such diets can cause fractured teeth and gastrointestinal diseases, including obstructed or perforated intestines, and the FDA recently warned pet owners against feeding bones to their canine companidogs fed these diets but to their owners, particularly children and people with compromised immune systems.29 - 30 The bones often included in such diets can cause fractured teeth and gastrointestinal diseases, including obstructed or perforated intestines, and the FDA recently warned pet owners against feeding bones to their canine companions.

The search is again limited to cats and dogs, so if looking for other companion animals take a look at Petfinder (the website which incidentally provides Shelter Pet Project's search engine).

Dogs, and all our other well loved companion animal species, will continue to die in the supply chain - just to provide them with stock.

Ideal for owners who want a large, active dog for hunting, hiking, and other outdoor activities, Weimaraners are great companions and highly intelligent, but need activities to prevent destructive behavior.

That scenario's growing ever more common as greater numbers of Americans stop thinking of dogs, cats and other animals as pets — or even mere companions.

I'm like millions of other perfectly normal people and it's only natural that we want to share our homes and lives with our canine companions, but it can be so difficult to know how to find and buy dogs these days.

Although dogs are pack animals and cats are social creatures, introducing new pets to the family's other companions is a delicate process.

Our mission is to provide Companion Support Dogs (CSD) for veterans and / or families of veterans who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).

Chelsea England, Ginny's human companion, puts it this way, «Like a furry Gwyneth Paltrow, Ginny the dog is here to expertly advise other dogs on how to lead a life filled with excitement, satisfactions, lots of snoozing, and plenty of bacon - flavored treats.»

For other dogs that love living inside with their human companions check out this article.

I have produced dogs that have went on to be police dogs, search and rescue dogs, service dogs, Schutzhund dogs, performance dogs and others that are great family companions.

Unfortunately for most, for owners today this is a characteristic that stuck with the breed and they are known for being noisy dogs that aren't afraid to bark to get the attention of their owner or other companion animals.

The dogs» lively and affectionate personality makes them wonderful companions who are great with children, other animals and new people.