Sentences with phrase «time dog owners do»

Many first time dog owners do no even know the benefits of neutering.

Not exact matches

The difference in actions coinciding with the time that the board was doing actions to increase share prices, such as a pact that was never kept and the pride of us not having a majority share owner who was foreign... and then the ongoing good accounting each year... Along with a manager as loyal (and maybe as stupid at times) as a dog.

«Dog owners feel like they've been waiting for a long time, and the Park District has been trying to make do,» Balling said.

«If pet owners have to pay more each time they get a license for their dog they are going to stop doing it, which can be a health risk to our community.

The only hitch was that although both male and female dogs — and their owners — received an oxytocin boost from eye contact, male dogs didn't spend more time looking at their owners» eyes when they were sprayed with the hormone.

Again, an owner performed an action, but this time after the dog laid down, the owner ordered, «Do it!»

Researchers found that people who said they had a pet in both 1996 and 2001 had the fewest doctor visits, followed by people who had acquired a pet by 2001; the group of people who did not have a pet at either time had the highest number of doctor visits.11 Similarly, a study of women in China found that those who were dog owners had fewer doctor visits, took fewer days off sick from work, and exercised more often than non-dog owners.12

Volunteers walk dogs if the owner is in the hospital for an extended period of time, and they change cat litter for people who are too ill to do it themselves.

Fifty - six percent of dogs and seventy - six percent of cats in shelters are euthanized... many of them healthy, well - behaved animals whose owners simply didn't have time for them anymore.

Many groomers have experienced the frustration of the pet owner who, although they insist on a bow, does not remove it between groomings, resulting in one large, knotted mat next time the dog is seen.

Even first time dog owners will do well with a Bichon Frise, since they are easy going and they get along great with other people and animals.

This is one of the easiest things for an owner to do with their dog, and arguably offers the greatest return on their investment of time and energy.

Most dog owners spend way to much time correcting behaviors they perceive as wrong and far too little time teaching the puppy what they want it to do instead.

She added that not only does the pool give owners and dogs quality time together, but swimming is easy on the joints and will help fight obesity in overfed pooches.

Most will be curious, do dogs have a sense of time, because they wonder if the dog will miss the owner.

In no time you will be the one other dog owners point to and ask «how do they do it?»

Many times they are surrendered to us or to the shelter because the death of owner and other family members don't want the dog; working too many hours; doesn't get along with a new puppy; there is a new baby in the house; need to move to a place where dogs are not allowed; kids going off to college; allergies; and the new spouse doesn't like them.

Citing a study of more than 7,700 stray animals, she said microchipped dogs were returned to their owners about 52 percent of the time, compared to roughly 22 percent of dogs that did not have a chip.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a study by Lord et al found that lost dogs with microchips were more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners as dogs who did not have microchips, and lost cats with microchips were more than 20 times more likely to be returned to their owners, when compared with cats who did not have microchips.

Magic Bullet Fund • For owners of dogs with cancer RedRover Relief Grants • Financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care • An easy online application and quick approval process • Resources for pet owners struggling with economic hardship • Resources for victims of domestic violence Brown Dog Foundation A 501 (c) 3 public charity, not fully - funded or staffed full - time, the Brown Dog Foundation aims to provide funding to families with sick pets, that would most likely respond to treatment, but do not have enough money immediately available.

Most of the time pet owners do not recognize about their dog's digestive problems.

«I've worked with many dogs who are deathly afraid of cameras and the flash, so if their owners are doing a lot of picture taking around this time, then that could contribute to the overall fear, too,» she said.

If you're a hands on type dog owner who doesn't mind brushing your dog a few times per week as a «days end» routine then you may well LOVE having a Pom in the home.

Unfortunately, many dog owners do not take the time to learn where common dog food ingredients come from, let alone actually read the ingredients list on their dog food bag.

New puppy owners should be encouraged to schedule fun visits at least monthly during the first year of the dog's life.1 A «fun visit» is a 10 - to 15 - minute appointment with a veterinary technician that does not entail any medical procedures but instead focuses on having fun and allowing the dog to acclimate to the veterinary setting and have a good time.

Taking dogs on walks and spending time playing with a dog are some of the best things a dog owner can do for a pup's mental well - being.

Because these fluffy puppies are pretty fast to bloom into impressive companions, and because Shar Pei dogs are really not the best choice for first - time dog owners, it is important to do advanced research on the breed before you finally decide if it's right for you and your family.

Shiba Inu puppies and dogs do best with an owner that has the time to help this dog release pent - up energy while keeping its mind stimulated.

* The problem doesn't change, or worsens, over time, even with professional help; * The owners are justifiably fearful of the dog, according to the trainer / behaviorist, and there is nowhere else for the dog to go; * The dog has been professionally evaluated, and the professional is recommending euthanasia; * The problems have been going on a long time and the dog has been given every chance for change; money has been spent with a professional trainer / behaviorist; * The behavior is unpredictable and / or uncontrollable; * There is an extreme temperament problem with dog; the dog IS NOT TYPICAL OF THE BREED STANDARD; * The problem can not be solved with proper training, behavior modification, change in the way the dog is being managed, or a leash, muzzle, kennel and / or fence.

Dogs often tolerate particular things for a very long time — for instance, they will allow a veterinarian or their adult owner to touch their paws, but will cease to tolerate it when a child with unpredictable movements does the same thing.

But times change and today Purina Puppy Chow doesn't have the quality of ingredients that most dog owners want to feed their puppy.

Often owners think that a change of job requiring more working hours isn't fair to the dog, but quite honestly, most of the time people spend at home with their pets is spent doing something other than fawning on the pet every minute and the actual attention the dog receives is far less than the owner thinks.

These classes don't always focus on everything pet owners want to know simply because they have so many dogs to focus on at one time.

Known as one of the smartest breeds, this dog is perfect for first time owners, as long as you don't mind its hairy coat!

Most every dog owner does not consider the time it takes to train their dog.

We know she was owner surrendered to the shelter because they did not have time for a dog any more as they had a 7 month old child.

Sometimes this can be brutal and at other times, just the fact that the owners did not understand their canine companion and its needs, can increase the dog's anxiety.

We know he was owner surrendered to the shelter because they did not have time for a dog any more as they had a 7 month old child.

I am a long time dog owner (don't recall ever not having a dog) and also worked for the SPCA for 5 years.

Many dog owners don't bother with medications like heartworm preventative or veterinary visits because they consider it a waste of time.

Although most people who want family dogs don't mind spending lots of time bonding with their pets, it should be said that the Goldens absolutely love spending time with their owners, so frequent pettings and walks are a must if you're thinking of getting this breed.

Too many times, dogs and dog owners have been dragged into the legal process that didn't deserve to be there.

the store owners lie when they say their dogs come from the best breeders in the country, all the dogs at petland come form hunt and the owners have not clue where hunt gets them and they don't care as long as they can sell them for three time what you would pay if you went to a reputable akc registered breeder.

It was a fulfilling time but the level of stress it caused was somewhat overwhelming for a regular dog owner who doesn't have enough time to allocate to his canine family.

Not only does it get them used to the process but grooming is very therapeutic for dog and owner and can be used as bonding time.

Many times, I am counseling people, not just working with their pets; the problems stem from what the owner is doing, not what the dog is doing.

The Alfie Pet by Petoga Couture — Chico Reversible Pet Sling Carrier does help relieve separation anxiety in pets while allowing their owners to work, but it has also been very vital to diabetics who need their alert service dog to be with them all the time.

The Lancashire does tend to be a bit stubborn or willful at times, so it is a breed best for experienced dog owners.

Because their small size allows some people to overlook a small dog's bad behavior, dog owners don't always put as much time and energy into training their small breed dogs as they should.

At this time we do not take in dogs directly from an owner.