Sentences with phrase «think of aging dogs»

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Scientists used to think that dogs were domesticated toward the end of the Ice Age, about 14,000 years ago (SN Online: 7/22/10).

i do nt know, it just kinda catches me funny for some reason... you wouldn't think someone of that age would be playing around with piggie banks, slinkie dogs, or a big green T - rex, or for that matter have them within near reach to him at all times....

«The demand for eco-friendly products has grown, and I think it's because we're living in an age where people are starting to focus on how they can make a difference when it comes to recycling and using recycled products,» says Colleen McCracken, owner and CEO of Westbrook, Maine - based Planet Dog.

You can think of these glands as a dog's personal profile or calling card, as they release a brownish fluid with an odious odour that informs other canines its gender, approximate age and other vital information.

Because of the diversity of dogs (think about how many breeds there are), we must note that all dogs do not mature fully at a same age.

This was the school of thought that this was the youngest age you could begin obedience training, because if you started any earlier, the puppy couldn't take the pressure, and if you started later, you'd have an uncontrollable dog.

One last thought about the «secondhand» dog: A dog of any age can be trained and will adapt to — and be a loving, loyal companion for — a new family.

Especially if your dog is getting older, you may think that increasingly bad breath is simply a normal consequence of aging.

They made a neat little pile that made us think of The Island of Misfit Toys, and these clearance /» unwanted» toys are just the perfect companions to cheer up the dogs sitting at shelters for ages, who some may see as unwanted as well.

Your kids are of the age that you need to be thinking of what kind of dog you want to have around when they move out, trust me, it happens in a blink.

Think about adults, other dogs, children of all ages, skateboards, bikes, cars, buses, escalators, and wheelchairs.

You may be thinking, my dog is fine, I don't need to read this article but 20 % of middle - aged dogs and 90 % of senior dogs get arthritis.

It used to be thought that dog training couldn't start until the age of 6 months.

I do think that no one should try to care for this many dogs, and at the ages of the kennel owners.

Avoid: pet shop or dealer puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated as merchandise; «backyard breeders», who own a dog but often are not knowledgeable and typically think it will be «fun» or «profitable» to have puppies; a breeder who lets you handle a very young puppy, as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated; signs of neglect such as lack of water, pans of uneaten food and dirty conditions; a breeder who will sell a puppy under seven weeks of age, as early separation from the dam and littermates can be very detrimental both psychologically and physically.

Think Positive Pets Training and Behavior currently offers private, in - home clicker training and behavior modification consultations for puppies and dogs of all ages in the Rochester, MN, and surrounding areas.

Okay, so maybe Eric doesn't really think puppies are dicks, but he draws our attention to one undeniable fact — thousands (even millions) of senior dogs are overlooked due to their age, and they end up being put down.

Next, think about the ideal size, energy level, and age of your new dog.

No one likes to think about losing a dog to old age, though we know it's a fact of life.

This is quite bizarre if you think that a small dog is considered older in its first few years, but then gets younger after the age of five!

No one likes to think about losing a dog to old age, but just as distressing is the thought of our dog outliving us, alone and homeless.

He's still a little too active and aggressive for children under the age of 12 and he needs to stay on a leash when he's out and about and around other dogs (he thinks he's a much bigger dog than he really is).

While the entire neighborhood thought we were crazy, we watched their dogs repeatedly get sick and each dog died between the ages of 9 - 12 years old.

«Our research shows that neither age at time of neutering nor duration of the problem behavior has influence on the likelihood that a behavior will change following neutering, thus one need not think that because a male dog has been engaging in problem urine marking or aggressive behavior for five years that it is too late to consider neutering.

Those who are thinking about getting a puppy, have just brought a new puppy home, or have a dog less than 1 year of age.

Many people think the name «Oldies But Goodies» references the senior dogs that were saved by OBG; however, legend has it that the name «Oldies But Goodies» came about because our founder said that people threw out dogs like a pair of old shoes (no matter what their age).

A: We used to think that we wanted to reduce the protein for older dogs, and now we're finding out some of them need a higher - quality protein or more protein as they age.

By combining the exciting convergences in biology, medical technology, biogenomics, artificial intelligence, and computing, I foresee a time in the near future when dogs and cats live to age 25 without pain and illness and possess capabilities far beyond what we think of as «pets» today.

Unless you plan to breed your dog (and you should think carefully before you do), you should have the dog spayed or neutered around 6 months of age.

Once you decide that a preloved dog is what you want, your local animal shelter will provide comprehensive information about each canine you're thinking of adopting: their habits, manners, approximate age, cause of falling into the shelter, how to train or not train, what they like and dislike, and so forth.

Important factors include: how many worms are thought to be present based upon the tests performed, the size of the dog, the age of the dog, concurrent health factors, severity of the heart disease, and the degree to which exercise can be restricted in the recovery period.

These winds of change from old school thinking patterns to the current procedures being practiced today began with an important study conducted in 1987 which concluded that neutering dogs and cats much earlier than the traditional puberty or old age period had no ill effects.

Joint disease, while commonly thought of as a problem in mainly older pets, is a very common condition in all ages of dogs.

If you are a senior citizen and are thinking about adopting a puppy or dog, please add 15 years to your current age to determine how old you will be when the dog reaches the end of its lifespan.

It can become even more heartbreaking when you think of the many dogs of all ages waiting in rescues for their forever home, and it's no surprise that «adopt, don't shop» has become such common advice.

For these purposes, the ASPCA recommends fixing dogs prior to the age of maturity — think before roughly 6 months.

It isn't as quick as it used to be, might have illnesses and might be sore, and some of these older dogs are getting senile, and as long as they are getting along well in the home, I think you just let them age gracefully and let them be.

And while some people are hesitant to adopt a senior dog because they think he will have a lot of health concerns to deal with, the fact is that dogs can suffer from illnesses at any age.

In fact, I can not think of a reason to neuter your male dog before the age of one year.

Do you have any thoughts (in this context) about adopting a dog who has been exclusively outside until 1 1/2 years of age and is agitated / anxious when brought into the house?

I think that there will be more and more information available on helping older dogs through age related problems with medications but currently there isn't a lot of concrete information on drugs like fluoxetine (Prozac Rx) and their effect on these problems.

«Dog pancreatitis (canine acute pancreatitis or AP) is a fairly common disease associated with obesity and high fat diets in middle age dogs, although the exact cause of the condition is unclear, but are thought to be medications, trauma, infection, medications or malnutrition.

Two University of Washington scientists think it might be possible to slow the aging process in canines and are launching a pilot study with 30 dogs to see if the drug rapamycin significantly extends their lifespans.

I'm thinking, for example, of wind farm entrepreneurs like Dale «dog on a rope» Vince — the former new age traveller whose # 100 million fortune derives from carpeting the British landscape with gigantic bat - chomping, bird - slicing eco-crucifixes.