Some predatory dogs do well with children, but it is important to exercise caution regardless of your belief or the pet's training.
Huskies are
predatory dogs and you can never be sure about their temperament from one minute to another, which is why they are one of the worst dog breeds for first time owners.
A pair or group of
predatory dogs is of greatest risk.
Sometimes the sound of a baby crying or the movement of lifting a baby out of a crib can trigger a lightening - fast reaction from
a predatory dog.
Because they're so much smaller, kittens are in more danger of being injured, of being killed by a young energetic dog, or by
a predatory dog.
Not exact matches
Why did these nice, god - fearing Midwesterners so easily look beyond Trump's bullying, attack -
dog persona; his
predatory behavior toward women; his multiple marriages; and other not - so - nice aspects of his character?
An arthritic bird
dog tracking the scent of women, Michael Douglas is a jewel of denial —
predatory, delusional, wolfish, unforgettable.
Guinea pigs that are outside are vulnerable to cats,
dogs and
predatory birds.
Large aggressive
dogs or
predatory animals can easily get in to the yard to hurt, fight even injure
dogs confined with this type of fence.
Small animals, including small
dogs, may trigger this breed's
predatory drive and become a tasty delicacy.
But if your
dog is gentle and friendly, and he's not a squirrel - chasing
predatory type, he may be a good candidate for successfully living with a cat.
Reserved with strangers, dominant with other
dogs,
predatory toward small animals such as cats and rabbits, most Weimaraners need an owner who can provide leadership, socialization, and training beyond the beginner level.
I don't want my
dogs ripping up my couch of course, but I do want them to be able to rip apart toys, boxes, paper, to satisfy that
predatory desire (read about the
predatory sequence and
predatory behavior here).
Dogs are descended from predators, and they still retain that
predatory instinct (some more than others).
Some small
dogs may also attack legs out of
predatory drive just because it is fun, in the same way other
dogs chase balls, bikes, joggers and squirrels!
A wide variety of reasons clarify why
dogs chase their tail: exercise,
predatory instinct, discomfort or presence of fleas.
Dogs evolved as hunters in order to survive, and all modern dogs are born with innate predatory aggression, skills specific to hunting p
Dogs evolved as hunters in order to survive, and all modern
dogs are born with innate predatory aggression, skills specific to hunting p
dogs are born with innate
predatory aggression, skills specific to hunting prey.
Finally,
dogs equipped with a strong
predatory drive may attack smaller
dogs that trigger a chase response.
Dogs by nature are
predatory animals, and all
predatory animals share the motivation to chase fleeing objects.
This happens all the time at
dog parks and people don't recognize this kind of
predatory stalking as not a fun game of chase between
dogs, often times turning into a fight with everyone left in the dark as to why it happened.
Is the stray in immenent danger (
predatory neighborhood
dog, cats, birds of prey, etc)?
There are two very different types of
dog aggression — «
predatory aggression» and «emotional aggression».
These two attributes that is the social and
predatory conduct have been diverted into a working connection amongst
dogs and livestock.
Dogs and cats both are
predatory animals in nature.
Predatory aggression isn't linked «fight or flight» behavior, and so whilst the
dog is usually very excited he isn't fearful or distressed.
This herding sense is a part of the
predatory pattern of the
dogs, but it can be taught to go out, circle round up the livestock and bring them where the handler is.
While the Kugsha are very loyal and develop strong relationships with their owners, they are not a good
dog for families with small children due to their
predatory nature.
Over the years, breeders have sharpened the Border Collie into a
dog with
predatory behavior that makes sheep wary but does not culminate in a kill.
Predatory behavior in
dogs can be very hard to correct, as it is a natural instinct.
There's
predatory instinct, territorial aggression, fear based aggression,
dog -
dog aggression, aggression directed towards strangers, and aggression towards members of the family... and more things as well.
We hired Maureen to help out newly adopted senior
dog, Polliwog, who was having some
predatory instincts towards smaller
dogs.
Thus,
dogs have inborn
predatory behaviors which are honed through experience.
These play to the
dog's
predatory instincts.
So, they have a strong
predatory instinct towards other animals, and that can sometimes be activated if the
dogs are highly agitated and running in groups.
Thus,
dogs running in packs are more likely to attack out of their
predatory instincts to chase, corner, and attack.
Predatory Behavior: Wild canines will attack domestic
dogs for food.
It is the
predatory instinct we activate when we set a group of
dogs on a boar, coyote, wolf, bear, or big cat.
They get along with other
dogs and kids too, although it may be best not to have cats in the home due to the
dog's size and
predatory nature.
Common household pets like cats and
dogs are naturally
predatory creatures.
It's a healthy display of a
dog's
predatory nature, plus it's great mental and physical exercise.
This can be enough for a
dog to react aggressively from fear or lack of socialization or a «natural
predatory» reaction that could result in injury to a child.
Cats are often as faithful to their owners as are
dogs, but they display this is different ways because of their different
predatory style and different social habits.
Dogs who kill cats are almost inevitably highly
predatory so often they can be picked out.
The
predatory sequence in
dogs involves searching, stalking, chasing, catching, biting, killing and eating.
Sometimes, with diligence and perseverance, a
dog with intense
predatory drive can be taught to direct it at other outlets and to stick to carefully trained rituals and routines when around the cat, but this is tricky and does not work in every case.
Leather leashes are attractive to chew on for
dogs because of their texture and the fact that they have a smell (of cowhide) that may trigger
predatory drive.
Others prefer
dogs that retain more developed characteristics such as German Shepherds, whose
predatory instincts are essential for police -
dog work.
Instead of always feeding it out of a bowl, allowing your
dog to engage in these productive, challenging and enjoyable activities taps into your
dog's natural
predatory drive — making mealtime fun.»
They should also be kept away from other potentially
predatory pets such as cats and
dogs.
In addition, with some breeds of
dogs that are extraordinarily
predatory, you run the risk that they may injure or kill neighboring pets or livestock.