Not exact matches
Among
other things, the
dogs were
presented with
people, toys, food
and other dogs.
Remember that there are human foods that aren't safe for
dogs,
and the
other people present at the party may not be aware of them.
Research indicates that having a
dog present leads to more conversations with
others and helps
people feel socially connected.
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.
By
presenting your
dog to
people and other animals when it is still a young puppy, your
dog will be more relaxed in different predicaments as it ages.
The «Temperament Correct» pit bull: seeks out human interaction; is responsive, biddable
and eager to please; may be genetically predisposed to aggression towards
other dogs or animals; is appropriately submissive; is well balanced
and optimistic; enjoys handling;
presents good eye contact; is able to be calm in the presence of
other dogs on leash or — if initially leash reactive - can learn how to tolerate their presence; is willing to connect with handler during high arousal; can be handled safely even in times of high arousal; accepts a reasonable amount of confinement; drops arousal levels quickly when removed from a stressful situation; is social with
people of all types; is responsive
and good natured; is never aggressive towards humans.
If a
dog repeatedly
presents aggressive behavior towards
other dogs or
people, it can be disqualified
and ejected from the hunt test grounds.
These organizations have similar requirements for therapy
dog candidates: be friendly with
other dogs (several therapy
dogs may be
present during visitations at the same facilities), be at least 1 year old, have lived with the owner for at least 6 months, consistently perform basic obedience skills, remain calm when being handled (petted, grabbed, hugged, etc.) by different
people,
and tolerate the sights, smells sounds,
and equipment found in nursing home
and hospital settings (wheelchairs, walkers, I - V poles, etc.).
Although leash walks do not fulfill most
dogs» need for physical exercise, they
present a wonderful smorgasbord of good smells (to say nothing of the interesting
people,
other dogs, cawing birds,
and scampering critters).
The Oakland Museum of Art
presents Of
Dogs and Other People: The Art of Roy De Forest now through August 20.
One of his best known early collaborative projects, the Tumblr - based art platform / meme generator known as Jogging, accomplished this by showcasing the cheeky ad hoc sculptures
and Photoshop creations of Troemel
and his friends as if the screen were a flat kind of virtual plinth; his Etsy store came at things from the
other direction, using the craftsy online commercial forum as a place to
present totally ridiculous, often perishable products — a Doritos Tacos Locos taco secured shut by a Masterlock, or a cluster of hot
dogs, q - tips,
and a SuperCuts pen wrapped up in a Livestrong bracelet — as if they were homespun products
people might actually want.