Sentences with phrase «stress than young dogs»

Old dogs are also more vulnerable to heat related stress than young dogs.

Not exact matches

Only then shall the BOD of BHRR consider those homes that have children younger than the age of 8 yet they must be over the age of 5: a) ONLY homes that have no more than 2 children shall be considered if said children are under the age of 8 and over the age of 5 b) ONLY dogs that BHRR deem most suitable for homes with children within these ages shall be considered c) ONLY homes that have prior suitable breed type experience ie Great Danes for a Great Dane possible adoption or a Saint Bernard for a Saint Bernard possible adoption shall be considered d) ONLY homes that have no more than one dog already and that dog must be a right matched personality fit; shall be considered should any children be under the age of 8 and over the age of 5 e) ONLY homes that have all family members in attendance for the home visit and only those same homes that have all family members come to BHRR to meet us shall be considered BHRR stresses that children and dogs should NEVER be left unsupervised together!

Although having said that, older dogs may find it difficult to cope with stress, as both the brain and body will be slowly degenerating and so in turn will become far less efficient than a dog that is much younger.

It is particularly hard on seniors, who are generally less able to deal with stress and may experience more disorientation than a younger dog.