Sentences with phrase «potential dog owners»

It is important for potential dog owners to do their homework.

We encourage potential dog owners to visit shelters, adoption events, and rescue facilities when searching for the right companion.

With few exceptions, however, the news has not translated into innovative strategies to educate potential dog owners before they buy or fail to train.

When thinking about adding a pet dog to your family, many potential dog owners consider adoption as a great source for their dog.

Unfortunately, many dog breeders and potential dog owners fail to realize the importance of obtaining a puppy at this age.

By providing a questionnaire that can give instant answers, the online sites give potential dog owners six to a dozen breeds to consider and a starting point for more research.

Small - scale breeders often have more time to screen potential dog owners, and to educate them about responsible dog ownership.

This is probably what scares most potential dog owners.

These animals suffer through hell, simply because immoral breeders want to turn an easy profit, and because potential dog owners remain ignorant of the horrors of puppy mills.

This breeder directory serves as a reference for potential dog owners, where breeders have been subject to the minimum criteria outlined below.

I am writing it to better educate potential dog owners.

I know that some large breeds scare a lot of potential dog owners, but these dogs have so much to offer.

The hunger to chase down the It breed of the season seems to have grown more desperate, perhaps not coincidentally, as potential dog owners find themselves both enticed and overwhelmed by the near - migraine - inducing choices now available.

Because it is known that autoimmune diseases are linked to genetic predispositions in the MHC — this is yet another reason why potential dog owners of purebred dogs should only deal with respected and reputable breeders who are aware of, and employ breeding practices designed to limit genetic disorders.

Potential dog owners interested in adopting a large or giant pure or mixed - breed canine must make themselves aware of a severe, life - threatening ailment commonly affecting big - statured dogs.

One of the first questions potential dog owners ask themselves is if GSD is the perfect breed for them and their lifestyle.

Breeders should advise potential dog owners of the genetic deformity at first glance because there is a possibility the dog will experience health issues related to its dwarfism throughout his or her lifetime.

Many potential dog owners shy away from adopting a senior dog for a variety of reasons.

This website will be useful for dog owners whose pet has been found to have an inherited condition; potential dog owners who want help in avoiding these problems when choosing a pet; dog breeders who are looking for suggestions on how to avoid these conditions in their lines of dogs.

Megan has been an ABC Certified Dog Trainer since completing ABC's Dog Obedience Program in April of this year and currently offers classes in basic obedience, behavior modification, dog walking, pet sitting, potential dog owner consultations, «Before You Bring Baby Home» consultations, and «Include Your Pet In Your Wedding» services.

More than 80 percent of potential dog owners are looking for a puppy, placing a burden on shelters and rescues to market adult dogs to people who think that old dogs can't learn new tricks.

I really wish we had perserved in crate training Finn note to all potential dog owners, crate train / crate train / crate train.

As Canada's only official pure - bred registry, CKC provides support and education to potential dog owners and to the dog - breeding community.

Unfortunately, most of us have to go out and work full - time, which proves a dilemma for dog owners — or potential dog owners.

A potential dog owner should consider how much time is available each day to devote to exercise with the dog.

After reading this, a potential dog owner may rethink his decision to buy a Boxer.

Reputable breeders have certain requirements that one must have before qualifying as a potential dog owner.

However, there is no doubt that in some pedigree breeds, there are problems that any potential dog owner should be aware.

It's fairly common for a potential dog owner to see a particular dog breed compete in or win one of the categories (Sporting, Terrier, Working, etc.) or Best in Show and then want to purchase or adopt that breed, yet, as a veterinarian I always have to question if doing so is the best decision based on the owner's lifestyle and ability to pay for the dog's medical care, food, grooming, boarding and other day - to - day needs.

Obviously, answers to these questions vary for each potential dog owner.

All potential dog owners first of all should realize what they are getting into before adopting a dog.

Solid as this advice is, it doesn't cover all the bases for the potential dog owner.

«It was very reassuring to both landlord and potential dog owner... I remember the landlord doing a complete 180 once he had a piece of paper in front of him (the DNA results).

And the only way to break this cycle is to turn every potential dog owner into an informed and educated dog owner.

Animal welfare organisations have united to send a strong message to potential dog owners to do their homework before buying a new dog or puppy.

ASPCA, based in New York City, encourages potential dog owners to consider adopting from shelters before looking elsewhere for that perfect pet.

Potential dog owners should also do the necessary research about breeds before making the commitment to introduce a pet into the family.

October is Adopt - A-Dog Month, and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) honors this occasion by encouraging potential dog owners to...