Sentences with phrase «used as watchdog»

The breed was also used as a watchdog.

They are alert and can also be used as watchdogs because they are sure to sound alarmed when somebody is at the door.

They are alert and hence, owners can use them as watchdogs if they train them properly.

Experts believe that these first monastery dogs were intended for use as watchdogs.

They are quite clean animals, and are used as watchdogs because of their alertness.

Not exact matches

The corporate watchdog has told the public to steer clear of a potential scam website that uses the same registered business name and the same business number as the recently privatised Market City.

As such, the financial watchdog is concerned that the platform could be used for money laundering activities.

AggregateIQ is now among 30 companies being investigated by the UK's data watchdog, the ICO, as part of an ongoing (and now almost year - long) investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes.

(Incidentally, the UK's data protection watchdog is conducting just such an audit of Cambridge Analytica right now, after obtaining a warrant to enter its London offices last month — as part of an ongoing, year - long investigation into social media data being used for political ad targeting.)

Late last month Denham revealed the watchdog had been looking into Facebook's partner category service as part of its political probe, examining how the company used third party data to inform targeted advertising.

Sir Michael, the head of education watchdog, Ofsted has also claimed poverty is too often used as an excuse for educational failure among white working - class families.

Even though Syrian officials agreed to destroy their massive stockpiles of chemical weapons more than a year ago, a disturbing new report from a watchdog agency found evidence that mustard gas was used as recently as August.

Gluten Free Watchdog Position on Oats as of June 17, 2015: Gluten Free Watchdog supports the use of gluten - free oats by the celiac disease community that are produced under a purity protocol.

Susan Lerner, director of Common Cause, the watchdog group that's criticized de Blasio's envelope - pushing fund - raising practices, said de Blasio's use of the loophole — as well as having a campaign treasurer also serve as his campaign - funded lawyer — is both a dodge and a conflict of interest.

A general view of the offices of Cambridge Analytica (CA) in central London, as the data watchdog is to apply for a warrant to search computers and servers used by CA amid concerns at Westminster about the firm's activities.

There had been speculation that the business secretary would use his powers to prevent the takeover after consultation with media watchdog Ofcom as a matter of public interest if it was thought the takeover would damage the plurality of the industry.

Ironically, Albany's ethics watchdog, JCOPE, which critics say is too close to the governor — if not controlled outright by him — is reportedly investigating allegations that Libous used his political clout to secure a job as a politically - connected Hudson Valley law firm for his son.

Dr Babu has called for a strong independent health watchdog in Wales along with cross party commissioning to stop the Welsh NHS being used as a political football.

Carol Kellermann, the president of nonpartisan fiscal watchdog Citizens Budget Commission, was equally outraged, telling The Observer, «Funds paid in settlement of litigation with the state, unless intended to compensate for specific losses, should be used as determined through the normal budget and appropriation process.

A watchdog group has accused the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and several of its candidates of using illegal advertising practices this election cycle, asserting that the committee funneled extra money to its campaigns as an ad strategy.

Government watchdog groups also noted that evidence showed Percoco and other Cuomo staffers using private email to conduct public business, a lobbyist saying he was advised by an administration official that registering as a lobbyist would make it more difficult to operate, and a contributor being coached on how to hide donations to Cuomo to avoid campaign limits.

A projected increase in toxic trash — such as analog television sets expected to become obsolete by the end of 2009 — has government agencies and environmental watchdogs pushing for recycling options and the use of environment - friendly components in new devices.

(Reuters)- The U.S. electric industry knew as far back as 1968 that burning fossil fuels might cause global warming, but cast doubt on the science of climate change and ramped up coal use for decades afterward, an environmental watchdog group said on Tuesday.

Used primarily as a watchdog and companion, it also participated in annual bear - hunting expeditions throughout Russia.

In addition to helping control rodents and snakes, the new breed was used to herd sheep, as a watchdog, and for companionship.

In the early days, it was used primarily for hunting vermin, mostly rats, and as a watchdog.

These dogs with a foxy face and dense beautiful coat attract much attention and are used as pets and watchdogs.

They were kept as good - luck charms and watchdogs and originally used for herding sheep as well as retrieving items off the mountainsides.

The Diamond Society of South Africa has used Bullmastiffs as watchdogs, and worldwide, this fierce, intelligent breed have helped in police and army work, and been used as assistance animals and hunting guards.

This duty expanded after the French Revolution, and the Briard was used as a herding dog and as a watchdog, tasked with keeping watch over an entire property.

And while this makes him a good watchdog, the small size prevents him from being used as a guard dog.

This breed has also been used by shepherds as herders and watchdogs.

The Bull Terrier has been used as a herder, guard, and watchdog.

For instance, John D. Rockefeller used a Bull Mastiff as a watchdog on his estate.

The boxer is popular in the United States as a pet and watchdog, and is also used for police work.

In addition to hunting, the Afghan was also once used as a herder and watchdog.

Kept as good - luck charms and watchdogs, and originally used for herding sheep as well as retrieving items that fell below mountainsides, Tibetan Terriers are agile, excel in the snow, and love to climb.

Today, they are still used as working dogs for the military and police, and as watchdogs, guard dogs, rescue, and weight - pulling dogs.

Too large to go to ground, the popular Airedale terrier puts its strength and stubborn streak to use as a surprisingly ferocious watchdog.

Nowadays, Samoyed are used as companions, watchdogs and for recreational racing.

They are also used for police and army work and as watchdogs.

Conveniently, the severed body parts conveniently always hold some kind of power — punk and clown zombies» arms are used as powerful or unblockable nunchucks, fire giant's heads make handy flamethrowers, and the research facility's watchdog mechas can be gutted for rocket launchers.

Used as directed, DEET is considered safe by many public health agencies, and it is super effective against mosquitoes and ticks — but science - backed consumer watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG), and others, are not so convinced about its safety.

Originally, the idea was that the authorities should act as watchdogs, using the data to block the bad chemicals, while continuing to allow the thriving trade in chemicals which makes our modern lifestyle so cheap and convenient.

In a new filing to the IRS — adding to an active investigation prompted by a 2012 complaint that ALEC is operating as a corporate lobbying group while registered as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charity — the watchdog organizations detail for the first time how Exxon has used ALEC as a key asset in its explicit campaign to sow uncertainty about climate science, undermine international climate treaties and block legislation to reduce emissions.

Late last month Denham revealed the watchdog had been looking into Facebook's partner category service as part of its political probe, examining how the company used third party data to inform targeted advertising.

AggregateIQ is now among 30 companies being investigated by the UK's data watchdog, the ICO, as part of an ongoing (and now almost year - long) investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes.

That ambition has already spurred warnings from privacy watchdogs about the potential for internet - connected devices being used as surveillance tools.

The UK's data protection watchdog, the ICO, has also applied for a warrant to gain access to CA's offices and servers — accusing the company of failing to hand over information the regulator had requested as part of a wider investigation it's carrying out into the use of data analytics for political purposes.