Sentences with phrase «which dog ownership»

Imagine a future in which dog ownership becomes a luxury.

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c. Specialist Police status dog units spend # millions each year in kennel costs as they are unable to prove ownership, which delays court proceedings and in turn leads to more distress for the animals concerned.

As part of the plea agreement, Cadet and Francis have agreed to relinquish ownership of the rescued dogs and register as animal abusers under Rockland County law, which outlaws the purchase of animals for up to four years.

As a result, in 2014, the U.S. experienced declines in new and existing home sales, as well as a slowdown in the creation of new households — both of which have historically been critical to growth in dog ownership.

Borgi said a yet - to - be published follow - up experiment, in which both children and adults judged the cuteness of animal and human pictures with manipulated facial traits (more or less infantile), similarly found «no effects of having dogs at home but a statistically significant effect of cat ownership.»

This is one of the many arguments backing up the positions of The American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Kennel Club, the ASPCA, HSUS and others, all of which reject breed discrimination in favor of (1) public education (See «Education is Prevention,» left) and (2) responsible pet ownership to curb dog bite incidents (see «Education is Prevention,» left).

Recently she was involved, through a petition of 9,200 signatures garnered in two weeks, in the overall defeat of Oklahoma Senate Bill SB32, which would have allowed cities to restrict ownership of any breed dog, enabling breed specific legislation to become law.

It is our mission not only to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected and abandoned dogs, but to rehabilitate the reputation of the bully breeds, which has been tarnished by dog fighting and irresponsible ownership, and to improve the quality of life for these dogs and the people who care for and love them.

The American Kennel Club's 21st Century Dog Owners Study found that 72 percent of dads think dog ownership is good for their health, which has been backed up by numerous studiDog Owners Study found that 72 percent of dads think dog ownership is good for their health, which has been backed up by numerous studidog ownership is good for their health, which has been backed up by numerous studies.

Some dogs may become anxious after life - changing events which disrupt the dog's social bond such ownership changes, relocation or the fact of being suddenly left alone for extended periods of time.

Service dog organizations which do not charge for their dogs can not afford to also pay for all the usual expenses of dog ownership once the dogs are placed.

The excessive fur which dogs shed does not make ownership a possibility for people with allergies or asthma.

However, the Yorkshire Terrier is known as a hypoallergenic breed which in turn makes dog ownership a possibility for allergy sufferers.

Ownership of any dog, from expensive purebred showdogs to mongrels, is a huge responsibility which you must make sure you're really up for - you'll find that the rewards of a loyal lifetime companion are enough to offset the amount of work involved.

For further reading The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne in Australia have put together a detailed resource called Dogs»n' Kids which covers dog bite prevention and socially responsible dog ownership.

Your heart has to cope with years and years of dog ownership, which should be a pleasure and not a constant worry.

A limited number of dogs may also pre-register to participate in the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Program which promotes responsible dog ownership and basic training for dogs.

Any decision should be based upon a number of factors in order for a puppy buyer to make an informed choice which must have responsible dog ownership at its heart.

«The rise in ownership of large dog breeds with a predisposition toward aggressive or dangerous behavior, coupled with the increased risk of tragic incidents involving these dogs, necessitates a uniform policy,» says the order, which was handed down in August.

We explain the work and sometimes frustration involved with dog ownership and dog care so there are no surprises which makes for a happy ending.

Because many of these proposed policies seek to apply a «one size fits all» strategy to the increasingly complex and technical issues regarding proper dog ownership, which change drastically from breed - to - breed, GRCA believes that most legislative attempts to curtail or control the minutiae of dog breeding are completely ineffective.

First there should be exceptions to when the dog IS allowed to threaten or bite, which would be considered provocation... those would include: a.) Legitimate self defense; b.) Defense of territory; c.) Defense of pack — human family, other home pets, and such; d.) Establishment of a reasonable pack order within the home; e.) Mouthing (which is not the same as being aggressive); f.) While being trained during lessons, and in the midst of long term maintenance training, to teach a dog to contain it's drives and aggression; g.) For legitimate police work — if a police force obtains ownership and control of the dog, then the court order should be rescinded and the dog be given a fresh start; h.) Legitimate hunting purposes (such as duck hunting).

When taking custody of dogs already in the legal possession of an owner or organization, the Pit Bull Rescuer will require the submission of a signed surrender form which clearly states transfer of ownership to the Rescuer.

we offer the Puppy foundation course, and the Bronze, silver and Gold levels of the Irish Kennel Club's Good Canine Citizen scheme which promotes responsible ownership and polite well mannered, safe dogs.

They are in some countries subject to breed specific legislation which restricts ownership of those dogs in the Bull and Terrier family (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier and Bull Terrier).

The answer to dangerous dogs can be found in generic Dangerous Dog Laws which address the underlying cause of most dog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible dog ownershDog Laws which address the underlying cause of most dog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible dog ownershdog - related deaths and injuries — irresponsible dog ownershdog ownership.

• Free training with a professional, which is valuable information you can apply to your own dogs and experiences • Experience in dog handling and care • Community service and experience for your résumé • Readily - available resources on pet ownership and communication • Networking with like - minded individuals who love animals

If someone is not willing to pay for the dog, they probably would not be willing or able to bear the out - of - pocket expenses that pet ownership entails (altering, vaccinations, medications, licensing, etc.) Owning a pet and keeping her or him in a manner in which she or he will be well cared for and comfortable requires an initial and ongoing financial investment, as well as an emotional and mental investment.

Breed bans undermine responsible dog ownership by diverting attention from the real issue, which is the need for dog owners to educate themselves about their dogs» behavioral needs and to provide socialization and training consistent with those needs.

We believe that a mandatory ordinance does not address the core problem of dog and cat homelessness, which stems from irresponsible pet ownership.

According to the 2002 American Veterinary Medical Association's U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographic Sourcebook (which is the AVMA's most recent accumulation of statistical data about pets and pet owners), 16.4 percent of families with dogs skipped annual vets.

Enhanced enforcement of dog license laws, with adequate fees to augment animal control budgets and surcharges on ownership of unaltered dogs to help fund low - cost pet sterilization programs in the communities in which the fees are collected.

You'll never be fully prepared for every situation you encounter, but you can be fully committed to finding a way to work through any issue, which is exactly the kind of mentality dog ownership takes.

Military Members and Their Dogs, We Salute You!Dogs on Deployment is a national non-profit which provides a network for military members to search for volunteers willing to board their pets during their service commitments.At Dogs on Deployment, we aim to promote responsible, lifelong pet ownership within the military - pet community.

Once dogs complete the training program, they are more confident and well - behaved, which makes ownership more enjoyable.

The most publicized is a «breed ban,» which prohibits the future ownership and reproduction (breeding) of a specific dog breed, chiefly pit bulls.

There would be bonding requirements which means owners must pay for the care of dogs during pending cruelty cases or forfeit ownership of the dogs.

So much so that Breed - Specific Legislation or laws are enacted which range from making it illegal to possess certain breeds, to regulating ownership with the intention to reduce dog attacks.

Having the children perform duties which show they are ready for the responsibilities of dog ownership or other private, family oriented tasks would be a much better way to handle these situations.

Responsible pet ownership, which includes sterilization, determines if a dog will be a good canine citizen or will become a taxpayer burden.

It would be get rid of the law targeting certain breeds of dogs — which inevitably leads to dogs dying in shelters unnecessarily and no increase in public safety — and instead, focus the laws on responsible pet ownership, and targeting aggressive dogs based on their BEHAVIOR, not breeds.

Learn about what dog ownership means, and how to decide which dog should be your best friend, and how to teach your dog to be a nice member of the family instead of a pain.

But we have created Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), which are laws that ban the ownership of certain kinds of dogs — generally pit bulls, Rottweilers, German shepherds, and several other power breeds.

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust The Trust is a lead funder of the Fix.Adopt.Save Program in Phoenix, which is aimed at reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats by increasing spay and neuter surgeries, adoptions and public education on responsible pet ownership.