There seemed to be a greater amount of satisfaction and happiness in those who
owned dogs than any other kinds of pets (like cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, fishes, and chickens) used in the study.
Not exact matches
We can't marry without applying for a license; we can't hunt, fish, scuba dive, drive, fly, run a business or walk
dogs other than our
own without getting a license.
Their online questionnaire of 758 students, 563 of whom
owned dogs, revealed owners of vicious
dogs were significantly more likely to admit crimes such as vandalism, illegal drug use and fighting
than other dog owners and those without
dogs (Journal of Forensic Sciences, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01001.x).
Although they still smell as sharply as their wolf forebears,
dogs have also developed the ability to interpret visual cues from species
other than their
own.
Thanks Julia, You have given me the incentive to go and rescue my
own Amelia Earhart jacket from the depths of the loft and put it on again this winter if I ever go out anywhere
other than to walk the
dog.
I love kids and
dogs... Don't have any kids of my
own (
other than 4 legged kind), because I taught so many in my last life.
joined the site July 2013, was bored and was just looking to chat to someone
other than my
dogs how do you start your
own online.
On the
other side of the spectrum, if you're a wife and mother of three young children and live in a home you and your husband took a $ 200,000 mortgage loan out on, then you're going to need much more coverage
than the
dog -
owning college grad.
Even the customers of full - line stores, in for their
dog food or kitty litter, will take an extra few minutes to peruse the exotics section, if for no
other reason
than to consider what kind of person could possibly find satisfaction in
owning such weird pets.
Other than the dog's own body language, other aspects to be considered
Other than the
dog's
own body language,
other aspects to be considered
other aspects to be considered are:
Many celebrities choose to share their hearts and homes with this silken haired
dog breed, with one of the best known «celebrity» Shih Tzu's being the duo Bing, and Bong who are
owned by none
other than the singing superstar that is Mariah Carey.
Because they were bred to hunt with
other dogs (mainly Foxhounds), the Border Terrier is less aggressive towards
other dogs than other terriers who hunted on their
own.
It's also important to consider factors
other than money, particularly the emotional cost of
owning a
dog.
It doesn \» t matter if: - their jaws don \» t lock - someone once called them nanny
dogs - your
dog has never bitten anyone - your small
dog bites but your staffy doesn \» t - this type of
dog doesn \» t have the strongest jaw - they are loyal to you - the type of staffy or pit bull that killed or maimed isn \» t the type you
own or is a cross-breed What matters is that Staffy - type
dogs kill and maim more
than any
other breeds.
They all display terrifying ignorance and the inability to intelligently rationalize
owning a breed of
dog that kill more humans every year
than ALL
OTHER BREEDS COMBINED.
In the Detour Test (toy is in full view, but behind a v - shaped fence that
dogs can go around to get the toy),
dogs who were shown demonstrations on how to get the toy from both humans and
other dogs, did significantly better
than dogs who figured it out on their
own.
It is better for someone to be supervising
than for your
own dog to get hurt on your property because
other dogs came into its yard or people came in or stood just outside the perimeter to tease your
dog.
Today, we have over 350
dog breeds, each with its
own unique genetic make up — greater genetic diversity
than any
other land creature living now or extinct.
If you want to be able to trim and style your
own dog and perhaps
other dogs, it is best to get a professional set of clippers with more
than one speed and more
than a few blades.
Your
own pet may accept attention very differently
than other dogs.
For one thing, more mixed breeds are on the planet
than any
other type of
dog, yet each one is special.There are some good reasons to
own a mixed breed
dog.
For anyone that has ever
owned a cat, they can be much pickier
than dogs when it comes to consuming food or
other items left lying around.
While the above breeds are known for barking less
than other dogs, it's important to consider that even within a breed, each
dog comes with its
own personality and individual variances are possible.
On the
other hand, when this
dog is left to its
own devices, with no training, it tends to become bored, snappy, agitated and in some instances, a danger to the society, Being a strong animal, this
dog expects nothing less
than a strong kind of leadership from anyone who becomes its master.
There are tons of
dog breeds out there, but some are a better choice for guys on their
own than others.
Laws are being proposed every day that are intended to take away our rights to
own particular
dogs for no reason
other than their purported «breed» — the way they look, the hype that surrounds them.
If we are boarding your pet
other than a
dog or cat, please bring their
own special food, cage and bedding.
Other than foster animals or puppies or kittens from your
own pets that you sold or gave away, have you ever had to give up a cat or
dog to a new home, a shelter, animal rescue organization, or a veterinarian?»
I am now obsessed with them especially the Caucasian, but I have never
owned a
dog other than dog sitting pit bulls and Rottweilers for friends.
The latest surveys of the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association and the American Veterinary medical Association estimate more
than 60 million
dogs in 38 - 40 million US households, and
other estimates place the number of purebred
dogs at slightly more
than half the total of
owned dogs.
The reasons for doing so are hopefully to bring forth a better
dog than either of the parents, and to share with
others your
own reasons for becoming involved with the breed.
In fact, go a step further
than throw everything you
own in the wash: your
own bedding (especially if your
dog often hangs out in your bed, with or without your approval), sofa cushion covers, towels and every
other type of fabric you can easily wash.
* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with
other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a
dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of
dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their
dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their
dogs compare to
others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of
dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding
dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more
dogs of their
own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a
dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
Pits are no different
than any
other dog when it comes to having their
own toys to chew on and play with.
Discourage
dogs from eating from any
other bowl
than their
own.
Before you start making your
own homemade
dog food, talk to your vet and ask if he or she has any special ingredient suggestions, as some breeds may be more prone to food allergies
than others.
If you are new to
owning a
dog and came to this page thinking that getting one of these breeds will be «easier»
than other breeds that might not be as intelligent, please proceed with caution.
I know
dogs can get tummy upsets that go away on their
own, and
other than not really wanting to eat and mostly wanting to just sleep on a
dog bed in the living room, I didn't see much out of the ordinary at first.
Some
dog lovers out there have never
owned any
other dog breed
than a Golden because they fall so head - over-heels in love with this
dog's personality!
The trick is in knowing your
own dog, and not assuming that any one diet is, by default, better
than any
other diet.
Overall it does cost me more to make my
own rather
than buying them but at least I am not feeding him something that is suspected of sickening
other dogs.
Gradually increase your pup's exposure by introducing him to larger groups, neighborhood walks, new places such as parks or hunting grounds and eventually to
other dogs (
other than your
own).
She is more interested in her
own plans
than playing with
other dogs or seeking attention from her fosters.
I have
owned many
dogs and I agree it is mostly irresposible
dog owners - the problem is with all the pit bull shows the breed is getting more and more popular and it makes a good aggressive
dog and can be more viscious
than other breeds - regardless of aggressiveness.
Consequently, our products have been trusted by millions of cat and
dog owners since 1948, and, today, veterinarians recommend and feed their
own pets Hill's products more
than any
other brand of pet food.
Dog Gone Smart Products using Repelz - It ™ Technology are 100 % guaranteed to be easier to keep cleaner
than any
other similar pet product you've
owned in the past.
all of our visitors can not believe that they are blind and, motor around in the 3 + fenced in yard and, more
than hold their
own with the
other dogs... yet, they still are with us.....
They both lived longer
than any
other dogs I've
owned, coincidentally.
Many boxador owners get easily hooked on this hybrid and claim that, given the choice, they wouldn't want to
own any
other dog than their beloved boxador companions.
Once they have the basics down, which may take longer for some
than others,
dogs then graduate to their
own Individual Training Program (ITP).