Sentences with phrase «such a dog means»

Providing a vest for such a dog means that you are less likely to come home to noise complaints from the neighbors and destroyed furniture.

Not exact matches

For Coco and Rafa, it likely means a return to formal or informal temperament training to resolve some unfortunate habits, such as barking loudly from the comfort of our vehicle when they spot any dog or person on the street, or challenging every bird, sprinkler, or moving branch on our property to some sort of altercation.

Baked beans were meant to be doctored up to suit a cook's taste, so feel free to make these with more or less sugar, a spicier salsa or mustard, and add - ins such as soy sausage or soy hot dogs.

That may not mean much coming from Chewie being a dog and all, but Nick is not usually one for super healthy snacks such as kale chips, so that's a great complement coming from him.

I mean, seriously, as if tying your dog to a tree an extra ten feet away is such a huge opposition.

Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs both in animals and humans alike when two stimuli are repeatedly paired (such as the bell ringing and the feeding, or a particular behavior and the electric shock), so that the response originally elicited by the second stimulus (the secretion of saliva that originally occurs in the presence of food or the unpleasant sensation that follows an electric shock) is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone (meaning that after a number of repetitions, the sound of the bell is enough to make the dog salivate like it does in the presence of food and the engagement in unwanted behavior is enough to make you feel the same discomfort an electric shock would cause).

Such a person would be in a physiological insulin resistant state, meaning that the pancreas would not be conditioned to respond with insulin for every meal, like pavlov's dogs.

He surrounds himself with reliable body guards, such as Derrick «The Dog» (Morris Chestnut), who will protect him by all means necessary.

Inspiring sales of freeze - dried and dehydrated foods first means touting the health benefits these products offer dogs, such as greater digestive comfort, potential relief of food - related allergies, more energy, improved skin and coat, and just overall enhanced wellbeing.

That means pet parents are avoiding products with alcohol, xylitol (a sweetener that is harmful to dogs), chlorhexidine (an antibacterial ingredient) and detergents — such as sodium laureth sulfate — which can cause irritation.

As such, paw - rents should look out for probiotic blends meant for dogs, and add it into their pooch's food.

Just because a dog has the gene for hip dysplasia however, does not mean he will be affected: the severity of the disease will be directly influenced by the dog's diet and other environmental factors such as exercise level or body condition — or so the theory goes.

Symptoms are either localized, meaning they are in one or two areas of the body such as around the eyes and dog muzzle, or generalized, which means that it appears all over the body.

CERF certification does not mean that the dog won't develop a serious problem such as lens luxation which is what happened to my English import Mini-Bull terrier only two weeks after she was CERF certified!

For many, such as those who live in a city or in an apartment, a large dog may not work, but that doesn't mean you can't find the perfect canine companion.

Positive Reinforcement (e.g. rewards) means that reinforcement is delivered for the desirable alternative behavior, and that such reinforcement is of higher value to the dog than the reinforcement the dog has received in the past for the unwanted behavior.

This means that the dogs» hips (and elbows if noted) have been x-rayed at or after 24 months of age and those x-rays have been checked for genetic issues such as hip dyplasia.

Such minerals, vitamins and trace elements are commonly found in meat, offal and dairy products and only rarely on plant - based diets, meaning that your dog may have some micronutrient deficiencies if you don't consider keeping a balance between meat and veggie products.

Which means instead of the pet having minty - fresh breath (such as we have after brushing) the dog has beefy - fresh breath.

Longer haired dogs such as Setters, Labradors, Golden Retrievers et al have fur that is loose and dense, which means that it may contain a lot of dander as well.

Some breeds are unique such as the medium - sized Bulldog that has a lifespan of only nine years meaning they are considered a senior dog at around five or six years old.

Natural dog food means that the formula does not contain chemically synthetic ingredients (such as artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or additives) as regulated by AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials).

By discipline, we mean to give him command such as «NO» and then walk away from the dog and pay no heed.

Remember that dogs need a lot of help to understand that a cue such as come or sit, given in one situation, has the same meaning in another.

The larger built dogs are freighters meant to pull heavy loads at a moderate pace (eg, Malamutes, Quebec Huskies (One of which I owned), etc.), while smaller - framed huskies such as the Siberians are meant to pull lighter loads but at a faster pace.

Greyhounds are sighthounds, meaning that they are bred to chase small animals, so when outside, they should be kept leashed unless in a completely enclosed area, such as a fenced yard or dog park.

Keep in mind that the typical results attained from a Sit Means Sit program include the consistent use of a calm voice (which paints the clearest picture for your dog), and includes the use of things such a leash, flat collar, food, toys, and enthusiastic affection.

Dogs, cats, and horses can't process theobromine like humans can, meaning that foods such as chocolate and caffeine can cause severe effects and even fatalities.

The blood can be coming from your dog's lungs, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, or upper (small) intestine and this can mean a serious disorder such as a tumor.

This means that potential owners of small dogs must be prepared to provide tons of exercise options to their small pets while keeping them primarily indoors, such as biweekly training sessions with a Certified Animal Trainer.

We also offer many behavioral toys meant to challenge your dog mentally and physically, such as Kongs and Busy Buddy toys.

As such toys can be very convenient and very practical means of providing «companionship» for our pooches especially if they learn to associate the dog toy with moments spent with us.

Animal - based proteins such as chicken, lamb, turkey, beef, fish and egg have complete amino acid profiles, meaning they contain a wider variety of the amino acids your dog or cat can use.

A mild - to - moderate elevation in your pet's creatinine results mean the most when the same pet's creatinine level has been monitored periodically over several years, or when other tests such as urine microalbuminuria or a drop in your dog's early morning urine specific gravity (= a more dilute urine) confirm that a kidney issue may be brewing.

Instead, they seek advice from well - meaning friends, family members, or even other dog professionals, such as veterinarians, groomers, or doggie daycare operators.

This means your dog is less likely to suffer from health problems such as heart disease and cancer.

Dogs communicated this through the use of inhibited biting, along with other means of ritualistic aggression such as growling and body posturing.

Wellness coverage means your dog's routine care, such as screening blood tests, vaccinations, and tests for internal parasites, such as worms and heartworm.

Many people make the mistake of using an English word, such as «sit», without first teaching the dog what the meaning of «sit» is.

Giving your dog something they really like such as food, toys or praise when they show a particular behaviour means that they are more likely to do it again.

We feel there are many times when a visit to your house may provide a better option for care such as pets that are stressed by veterinary visits to the hospital, a geriatric patient that is on hospice care, a multi-pet family where a bi-annual trip to the veterinarian could mean several visits, and times when a ride to the hospital may be difficult (large dogs or animals that have motion sickness).

(An article in the current issue of The Wildlife Professional (PDF)-- to which ABC refers in their media release — suggests that preventing coyote attacks on humans «might mean removing all exterior food sources such as trash, bird feeders, free - roaming cats, or tethered dogs.»

It's only meant as a guideline though - the best dog beds for your pet vary depending on factors such as his sleeping position and weight.

Having such a quality show dog means that it is bred to compete in such type of shows and it looks promising to achieve a good result at the AKC conformance events.

Nowadays, thanks to organizations such as the IBPSA and PACCC, and companies such as PetTech and The Dog Gurus, real training and actual certifcations are available, by means of real courses and testing centers.

(d) For purposes of this section, «guide dog» or «assistance dog» includes a dog being trained as a guide dog or assistance dog and «person training a dog as a guide dog for a blind person or a dog to assist a deaf or mobility impaired person» means a person who is employed by and authorized to engage in designated training activities by a guide dog organization or assistance dog organization that complies with the criteria for membership in a professional association of guide dog or assistance dog schools and who carries photographic identification indicating such employment and authorization, or a person who volunteers for a guide dog organization or assistance dog organization that authorizes such volunteers to raise dogs to become guide dogs or assistance dogs and causes the identification of such dog with (1) identification tags, (2) ear tattoos, (3) identifying bandanas on puppies, (4) identifying coats on adult dogs, or (5) leashes and collars.

When having such a dog, this means that you need to give it everyday love and care, because it is especially important for these little dogs.

But such practice comes with severe trial and error experiments in order to find what the undisputed leadership means for your dog.

Just because a breeder has had a few dogs trained and used as service dogs does not mean they actually understand your specific needs (especially since there is such a wide variety of types of service dogs) or can select a pup for you without ever meeting you.

You need to start out with a Toy breed, or with a breed that is known to be very sociable, friendly, and trainable such as a well bred (meaning, you've done your homework and picked a breeder that has produced dogs that have obtained high level obedience titles, a dog that is calm in the home even as a puppy, and yet has the motivation to learn and please its Master... all this can be verified with references and research).