Sentences with phrase «than bark at»

Many people mistake this breed for a great watch dog due to its size but, while its size may deter intruders, it will be more likely to welcome strangers than bark at them.

They would much rather play with their family than bark at strangers.

For people who are familiar with the breed, they know that these dogs would rather take a nap than bark at strangers.

Warm and trusting, the Siberian Husky is most likely to make friends with strangers than bark at them.

QUIET on command rather than BARKING at your house guests?

Thanks to Jan's book, and the amichien bonding method, we rarely now have trouble getting her to be more interested in coming in than barking at the fence.

Not exact matches

I'm wondering from an economic point of view, when you look at the United States and your discussions with other people in business and in government, is his bark bigger than his bite?

I know you're probably looking at this and going no way this is better than fudge, or chocolate bark, but you know what?

It really doesn't get much easier than that, and look at how fun and festive that bark looks!

Despite being roughly a decade younger than most of his Porto teammates, Neves has no issues with barking orders at them, pushing and pulling them into the correct spaces, and generally organising nine outfield players that are vastly more experienced than he is.

I rarely see Wenger barks at his players during the match, very different than the other managers that like to be more involved in the games, like Guardiola, Conte and Mourinho.

But whether he goes the way of New Radicals or Beethoven — who actually had more hits than the ominous tune the dog barked at in the movie — they'll talk Johnny Football 2K12 at the Downtown Athletic Club for years to come.

Quick to anger, with a tendency to bark at people rather than talk to them, Cameron is in reality a decidedly weak public face for his party.

When the test dogs heard a strange dog barking, they stayed closer to and for a longer period of time at their home's gate than when they heard the bark of a familiar dog.

Seriously — their instructor (Jean Reno) is just about the most lovable, laid - back military guy in the world who is more likely to ruffle their hair affectionately than kick their butts and bark at them to grow a pair.

If you're concerned with whether you can put more than a yard of bark mulch in the cargo area, or how you'll look when you pull up to the front door at the American Legion, there are other trucks that you should consider.

The bark initially feels more than the bite, but a glimpse at the speedo suggests otherwise.

Sometimes claims like that make you wonder, but in this case the sound backs up the claim; the SVR Range Rover Sport emits a harder edged bark pretty much everywhere in the rev range, but never more so than under full throttle at over 3700rpm, with its baffles opened wide so that it can be heard from many hundreds of yards away.

Found running wild in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children: Alexander, age ten or thereabouts, keeps his siblings in line with gentle nips; Cassiopeia, perhaps four or five, has a bark that is (usually) worse than her bite; and Beowulf, age somewhere - in - the - middle, is alarmingly adept at chasing squirrels.

When it comes to barking at strangers or other animals, Barbara Wright — dog trainer and founder of Positive Puppies — recommends that instead of shying away from social situations, or worse still, hitting your pup, paw - rents can use treats to get their dog to focus on them rather than on whatever he was previously barking at.

A dog's whimper for a treat or a happy bark at hearing you come through the door may sound different than a noise made out of fear.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

For example when you coming back home at night, just to identify your appearance is more than enough for your dog trembling and barking, even it can urinate with excitement at that time.

So, rather than barking back at your dog, identify her grievance — whether it be one of an emotionally stressed dog or of a too - pampered pooch — and treat the cause.

- Leash reactive dogs (lunging, barking, snarling, etc. at other dogs while on the leash)- Dogs with existing behavior problems (such as aggression, anxiety, or extreme fearful behavior)- Dogs younger than 6 months of age

More often than not, these dogs take it upon themselves to bark at everything that is new to them and often without stopping.

They can be pretty cool companions, but there is nothing worse than a dog that barks at every little thing.

This breed is less underfoot than the smaller breeds, quiet, and less likely to bark at anyone in the hall; if you have an extra couch they can take over, the Greyhound is a good choice for your apartment.

This 5 - week - class is designed to give you tools and techniques to get your dog focused on you rather than barking, pulling or lunging at other dogs.

They are more likely to play with an intruder than bark or growl at him, making them bad watchdogs but lovely friends.

«Dogs with a «food - bowl - half - empty» attitude are more likely to bark, yowl and chew when left alone than dogs with a sunnier outlook... In the United Kingdom, where the study was conducted, about half of family dogs act out while alone at some point in their lives, according to a research report in the Oct. 12 issue of the journal Current Biology.»

Alarm barking is different than territorial barking in that a dog might alarm bark at sights or sounds in any location at all, not just when he's defending familiar areas, such as your house, yard or car.

Each year more than 500 doggies attend Bark at the Park.

Barking at things out the window can be worked with successfully, albeit differently than separation anxiety.

He might bark at a burglar's approach, but thereafter he's more apt to help the burglar than discourage him.

They tend to bark at strangers, although as a greeting rather than a warning.

The conviction, against the corporation rather than any individuals, came ten months after a barking dog complaint from a neighbor led to the discovery of 153 dogs in allegedly filthy conditions at a kennel in Waimanalo.

Rather than go on a walk with busy cars zipping by and neighborhood dogs barking at you, select a quiet spot in your front yard, on a bench or low fence near your home, so your dog gets used to seeing things go by.

Is there anything more annoying than a dog that barks at the wind?

Another important thing to focus on is teaching your puppy self control during exciting times like food time or when the doorbell goes, as these will pave the way to your puppy growing up into a calm family member rather than a furry terror who barks at the slightest noise or change, and generally rules the house.

Once she catches on to the game, she will begin to look at you for her cookie when she sees another dog, rather than getting upset and barking.

We felt strongly that being home in their familiar environment would be far less stressful for them than encountering the many strangers along with the din of their barking dogs and nervous cats at a shelter.

In addition, as we do not treat any dogs or cats (predator species) at the Center, bunnies (prey species) are much less likely to get stressed out than they would if there were barking dogs or meowing cats nearby.

They will bark at strangers, but seem to be more interested in meeting and making friends with them than they are defending their family against them.

They make good watchdogs, more than willing to bark at unfamiliar sights and sounds.

I evaluated this dog, and sooner than later, figured out the dog was really acting out of fear as he left a dribble of urine when he faced a stranger coming into his home and tried attacking this person with barking, lunging and nipping at the heels.

If you get a second dog, always try to get a calmer and more confident dog than the one you already have, one that barks less, is less rattled by noises or stress, is more sociable with people and other dogs, is good at playing and not too rough, and is well trained.

I have a 5 year old female Chihuahua (Lola) and we just recently introduced an 8 week old male shih Tzu, (Dobby), for the most part Lola tries to ignore him, but Dobby is very playful and everytime he sees her he wants to play either by laying down and barking at her trying to get her attention or by getting close to her, Lola gets annoyed and growls and she has bitten him twice (not hard, no blood involved) we do have some limits for him as he is not allowed in any room other than the living room, during the day when we are at work, we put a crate up to create some separation.

Put Your Dog's Best Paw Forward At Central Bark, we have more than 20 years of dog grooming experience.

In the midst of clearing the backyard of my new home (very overgrown) for my dog who was being checked on by my brother everyday at the house I was in the middle of moving out of my neighbors called animal control saying he was abandoned we were at the house checking on him when they arrived and they aggred everything was fine and we were going to move him within the next few days while my brother wasnt there it seems the neighbor let him loose and proceeded to call again (various signs) he was picked up and we were told it'd be $ 500 or get a police report through the local PD the police told us a report would have to be filed with animal control not them and back and forth we went then we get a call OK you can have your dog IF you pick him up immediately he contacted kennel cough was unable to make the trip on such short notice and asked for more time as we had exhausted all our money that week and hadn't the gas to get him less than 24 hours later he was euthanized I lost a food dog today b / c of neighbors who kept their dogs strapped with bark collars and were rarely let out.