Sentences with phrase «so as a dog owner»

Not exact matches

So - called «status dogs» such as Rottweillers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are bought to give their owners a tougher image; they are also used for dog fighting and to intimidate other people.

You can even bring your pet along as the coffee house is dog friendly, so if you and your partner are dog owners, it could even be a double date!

As Bailey's owner, Ethan, struggles to ask out a girl or considers dumping her to make life easier for the pair of them, through the eyes of a dog this all seems so confusing.

Though the developers have been thoughtful enough to keep the pets lift away from the general public, so as not to cause concern to other shoppers, we found that the waiting bay at the lift was too small and narrow to contain more than five dogs with their owners.

As the owners of dogs, cats, fish and a horse, the Sheehans craved a better shopping experience than what was available from the specialty pet stores and big - box outlets in their area, so they decided to take matters into their own hands.

Appearance and Grooming: This practical test demonstrates the dog welcomes being groomed and examined and will permit a stranger, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so.

«Consider politely asking the owner if they can recall their dog without laying blame, as doing so may cause owners to become defensive.»

It doesn't matter if owners consider their dogs as wolf cousins or furry children if the relationship is smooth and the adaptations made as a matter of course, but if Fido's natural tendencies are unacceptable in any way, remedies depend on understanding how and why the behavior exists so that it can be modified.

Bernards were bred to serve as avalanche rescue dogs, so their owners needed a calm, levelheaded temperament that didn't interfere with their strength.

So the owners need to change as much as the dog needs to change.

I also want to get the owners on the right track as soon as possible, so that they make fewer mistakes with their dogs.

Bookmark it for reading at your leisure, there is a lot to get through as this is THE biggest source of concern for so many Dog owners (or people owned by Dogs).

As a Board member of the Property Owners Association in my neighborhood, I use group email to notify everyone in the neighborhood when someone's dog or cat is missing so everyone can be on the lookout for them.

«So we talked to the owner about teaching him another behavior the dog could do besides becoming startled or running away, such as sitting.»

Each dog is different (as are owners and their abilities to carry out the training exercises), so progress can happen within a few weeks or not for months.

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When we wonder why so many dogs are suffering from cancer at a young age, or why food allergies and reactions to different kibble are so high, many dog owners rarely look at the one daily factor in their dog's life to be able to identify their kibble as the cause.

As a dog owner, you should supervise your dog within proper and efficient training method, so that it can sincere about good or bad manner.

Some dogs are simply more socially inept than others, so, as owners, it is our responsibility to ensure that our dogs adhere to this social etiquette and intervene as necessary.

* Training / Behavior Modification hasn't resulted in an acceptable change in the dog; * There is significant risk and / or evidence that dog is going to seriously injure someone; aggression problems don't automatically mean the dog will injure someone or is dangerous; I am referring to the idea that even with reasonable precautions, supervision, training and behavior modification, the dog is still going to get around all of that and hurt someone; * You have made a reasonable effort to work with the dog and situation; meaning you have PAID a professional to help you, worked the situation properly and diligently, and you still can't trust the dog to not hurt itself, another animal or a person; * The dog is so dangerous you can't place the dog with someone else; * The owner isn't willing, or is unable, or unqualified, to work with the dog any further, even with supervised professional help; some people won't follow instructions, so some of these dogs would be fine in the hands of someone else, but not the current owner; * Regardless what you do (behavior modification, training, and / or behavioral medications) nothing has made the dog manageable, and your trainer is recommending you consider euthanasia; * Even behavioral medications can't alleviate the problem; I am experienced working with drugs prescribed by veterinarians and can give you feedback as to how things are going, or when you might wish to consider another drug; * This dog is too dangerous to work with.

Do all the above and be prepared to be questioned by fellow dog owners — As to how you keep your dog's coat so healthy?!

It is optimal for a dog to have an exam as soon as an owner or regular veterinarian notices cloudiness or vision deficits so that a team approach can be developed with an ophthalmologist.

Bred as a companion dog to the Cuban aristocracy in the 1800s, he's earned the nickname «Velcro dog» because he sticks so closely to his owner's side.

If prolonged diarrhea, mucous or blood in stool, lack of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, nasal or eye discharge (white or green color) or anything you feel is abnormal please CALL THE VET IMMEDIATELY AND CALL FOHA AS WELL so we can contact other owners that may have been exposed to your dog prior to adoption.

There is good and bad in every breed and every owner... to say all pitbulls are bad is wrong as now they are also used as service dogs... yes pitbulls can snap but so do other dogs... i have pit mixes and grandkids and trust them all together... its how there raised and handled

This can be done in a very aggressive proactive manner so that as soon as a dog like a lab lets say starts behaving inappropriately severe consequences can be brought to bare on the owner and their dog in an escalating manner as needed to deal with a situation that has developed.

We have cared for many German shepherds, Rottweiler's, Husky's, Dobermans, and most of the so called top 10 most dangerous dog breeds, these dogs are not dangerous as a breed, they are only a product of their owners training or breeders incompetence, so don't blame the breed, blame the humans!!

As a pet owner ourselves we know we would do just about anything to keep our dogs, so we would prefer to help guide you to resources that allow you to do just that!

So it is your job, as a responsible dog owner, to combat this need by providing your dog with plenty of warmth or coolness, depending on the season.

This animal was originally bred as a hunting dog, which is why it's probably so loyal and eager to please its owner.

Therapy dogs do not wear a vest so they are not confused with service dogs, who act as guides for deaf or blind owners, and so that as much of their body as possible can be stroked and petted.

«I'm a dog owner myself, so seeing pets suffer just breaks my heart,» said Anze Kopitar, center and Stanley Cup MVP as he petted Charles, a six year old adoptable black pit bull mix available for adoption from Best Friends in Mission Hills.

Ever since Elmer and Ammon Zimmerman, owners of E&A and A&J Kennels in Berks County, shot and killed their 80 dogs sometime between Thursday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 29, questions about the law that makes this cowardly and inhumane act «legal» have surfaced. Many have inquired as to why licensed kennel operators are permitted to legally shoot their breeding stock, believing that private citizens were prohibited from this same gruesome form of euthanasia, and if you think so too, think again.

So as her owner, you should be ready with a few cognitive puzzles, games, and tasks that will help give your dog the mental exercise that she needs.

This wasn't home, it wasn't fenced, the owner was gone, so the dog didn't see this property as her territory.

Domestic house dogs view their owner (s) as their pack master so the ingrained behaviours are communicated in the same ways.

Many owners of so - called «vicious» dog breeds such as the Pitbull would say yes, on the condition that it is well - bred and properly trained.

loyal and loving with their families however they are a giant dog with an independent streak so not recommended for first - time owners as they need persistent training and early socialisation to ensure a well - mannered adult.

Poachers were dangerous as they punishment for their crime was hanging so the dogs needed to be brave and tenacious characteristics that remain in the breed to this day making them a challenge for the novice owner give them an inch and they will take the proverbial mile.

They assist people receiving hospice care by doing basic pet care duties, such as cleaning litter boxes and walking dogs, so that the pet can remain with the owner for as long as possible.

Bird owners face completely different sets of issues than do owners of more commonly kept pets such as dogs or cats, so there are some things that all potential owners should know about birds before bringing one home.

Test 3: Appearance and grooming The dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so.

I will go so far as to say what dog owners intrinsically know.

Because pit bulls are restricted, some owners may be labeling their dogs as other breeds or mixes, so they would not have to comply with the regulations.

It is small, fierce as a bag of marshmallows, willing to live above a garage or in a basement with its owner, interested in going to work and lay around all day while the owner takes a nap or works on the computer, doesn't eat a lot so the owner doesn't have to worry about expenses, and if the slacker is not willing to spend the time on grooming he can give the dog a «puppy cut» and only brush the little beast as often as he is in the mood.

As you attempt to investigate the motives behind a dog being so skittish, you quickly find out why when the owner starts working the dog and grasps some kibble out of the pocket to reward the dog.

Common household dangers Just as parents «childproof» their home, so should dog owners, especially when they have a new puppy.

Training a Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires a balance of firmness (so that the owner can establish control) and leadership yet a light hand, as these dogs can be surprisingly sensitive.

Definitely would recommend this brand to any dog owner so that they can keep their pet (as Eukanuba states) look and feel their best at any age.

Using distraction Much as magicians use sleight of hand to hide their tricks, so dog owners practice the art of distraction to take their dog's mind off of their fear.