Sentences with phrase «status dogs»

It was probably inevitable, given the family member - like status dogs have assumed.

c. Specialist Police status dog units spend # millions each year in kennel costs as they are unable to prove ownership, which delays court proceedings and in turn leads to more distress for the animals concerned.

Many veterinarians, as well as pet owners, say the new drugs are a reflection of the elevated status dogs and other pets now have in their families and are an important way to improve quality of life and longevity.

In addition to concerns about human safety, the RSPCA reports that these «status dogs» often suffer violence at the hands of their owners and are forced to take part in fights which result in the dogs sustaining serious injuries.

The Dangerous Dogs Act Study Group (DDASG) and Lord Redesdale criticised the Government for what they saw as its part in the ongoing problem of «status dogs» by making them appeal to those wishing to intimidate others and rebel against the existing law.

We would also like to see stronger measures to protect the welfare of Greyhounds, an effective dialogue on the growing social problem of dangerous and status dogs, and a total ban on the battery - farming and selling of puppies in pet shops.

Some common behaviors in dogs asserting dominant behavior include putting their head or a front paw on the back of the lower - status dog, stiffening or low growls.

The reason you will hear about pitbulls behaving badly is because the size and body type of this dog attracts the wrong owner who often does not want this breed as a pet but as a status dog or a fighting dog and therefore poorly socializes the animal, which would cause a dog of any breed to attack.

«I think they are considered a high - status dog.

It is hoped that, if enforced properly, these measures could prevent young people from buying «status dogs» because of the additional costs involved.

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Most of these dogs have been bred by suppliers of what the British call the «status dog» market, meaning people who want to show off possession of a scary dog, but usually do not want the dog to do anything actually scary ---- at least not spontaneously, independent of a command to attack.