Sentences with phrase «work against a dog»

Cortisol works against your dog's immune system, but it can be treated.

Their high intelligence can really work against a dog owner who is unfamiliar with dog training.

Not exact matches

Well our next game is against Hull City at home and should be mainly about us trying to break down a dogged defence, so perhaps the attacking threat of Chamberlain will be a bigger weapon than the passing and work rate of the Egyptian, who might not be in the best frame of mind after losing the AFCON final to Cameroon despite opening the scoring himself.

Dogged genetic detective work has led scientists to a hybrid red blood cell protein that offers some protection against malaria.

«Working on Watch Dogs was enormously interesting to me because its world offers the convergence of cyberpunk and the edgy tech reality of our times; it all plays out with action and energy against the inner city backdrop that I thrive in» said John Shirley.

While both dog and cat owners experience the stress relief of petting their furry friends, the fur — and skin and saliva — can work against the feline.

Other owners have found that a spray bottle filled with water works, but that can work against the owner if it is water dog as they will think you are playing a game.

The Lexus Project, a New York - based nonprofit that has waged war against Orange County Animal Services to keep Rufus alive, has worked to keep «dangerous dogs» across the country safe from capital punishment for about three years.

Poodles can be pretty neurotic dogs - especially due to their widespread popularity, which has worked against them in the genetic material stakes.

If your dog is infected when he receives vaccine or if he has an antibody that works against the vaccine, he may still develop kennel cough.

Antibiotics do not work against flu viruses, but if there is a secondary bacterial pneumonia it's important your dog gets on an antibiotic promptly.

Fipronil (Frontline and Frontline Topspot Rx) seem to work well against both ticks and fleas for 3 to 4 weeks in dogs and the flea killing effect can last up to three months.

Hopefully, our picks for the best flea collars for dogs get to work against the specific parasites your pet have so you can quickly get rid of them and get back your happy, healthy, and beautiful pooch.

Training dogs against situational distractions such as wild animals is a little more challenging, particularly when working with dogs with a strong prey drive.

A guard dog's work is to protect against unexpected or unwanted visits from animals or people.

Realistically, what works even better for a dog who is charging you and actually planning to bite is anything that you can place against your body as a shield or wall.

Some experts, and in particular Steven R Lindsay in his book «Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training» establishes a few points on how shock dog collars work very well for deterring dogs and are effective for training, because they provide a curb against undesirable behavior in doDog Behavior and Training» establishes a few points on how shock dog collars work very well for deterring dogs and are effective for training, because they provide a curb against undesirable behavior in dodog collars work very well for deterring dogs and are effective for training, because they provide a curb against undesirable behavior in dogs.

They hired a dog trainer who proceeded to spray the dog with Bitter Apple for growling, and then when that didn't work and the trainer was bitten, the trainer then slammed the dog's head against a wall!

Fifth, you have to work to get the dog to perceive your actions as being in his interests instead of against his interests.

When the dog comes in contact with an allergen, the immune system goes to work immediately building up antibodies against it and these only come into play after the second or third exposure.

We're scaling up our work to keep dogs and cats in homes, fighting against relinquishment, abandonment and deficient care for pets.

In the Working Certificate and Hunt Test programs the dogs are competing against standard requirements, and providing that the dog completes the test successfully the dog can pass the test.

In deference to the dog's working origin, scars and broken teeth received in the line of duty are not to be counted against a Border Collie in the show ring.

You may get frustrated at its ability to focus on a scent, so work with the dog rather than against its natural tendencies.

This style of bed works well for dogs who like to lean against something for security, or prefer to rest their heads on something slightly higher when they sleep.

Complaints have been filed against Kathy Bauck from veterinarians, who have worked with her or treated dogs bought from her kennel.

Dogs and handlers are judged against a theoretical perfect performance based on factors such as smoothness, efficiency and enjoyment of the work, and lose points for each mistake by the dog or by the handler.

Herbalists have discovered that the seeds of the pumpkin work as an effective deworming agent against tapeworms and other intestinal parasites in dogs.

Whether you will only be showing until he wins a champion title, or if you want a «Special», a dog that, after winning his championship, goes on to compete against other breeds in the working group.

It's not easy — as you learn when reading, it takes practice and patience with yourself to really hone your own abilities in using this method — but for anyone who wants to work with a dog, not against him in training, it's an invaluable read.

Ask any professional dog trainer and they will tell you that training is about getting your puppy to work with you, not against you.

I intend to take all my show dogs to Nancy for show ring work, for a positive experience that leads to a complete and confident show dog, imperative for going up against some of the top professional handling teams in the country.»

We had several things working against us: because of the holiday season my fiancé and I were working a lot and didn't have enough time to devote to potty training, she is a small dog and has to go about every 2 to 3 hours, and she was a little older when we got her.

He has been a force for good in the dog world for many years, because of his tireless media work against breed specific legislation and education of the public — and now, with his new emphasis on dog rescue.

For example, if you often leave your dog at doggy daycare while you're at work, they'll need to be vaccinated against a highly contagious illness called Bordetella.

Taryn has previously worked with multiple animals rights organizations, such as Rocky Mountain Animal Defense, and is an outspoken advocate for cetaceans and sharks, low cost spay / neuter options locally & abroad, the protection of companion and wild animals, conserving the world's remaining open spaces and speaking out against dog breed discrimination.

Newfoundlands are definitely large - sized dogs — but unfortunately, this can sometimes work against them.

We also work with insurance companies that do not discriminate against certain breeds of dog to provide home owner's and dog liability policies.

That being said, once in a while, having a dog that is smart can work against you.

Megan Ransom has been working against negative stereotypes associated with pit bull type dogs since she and her husband, Josh adopted their first pit bull mix in 2008.

NEW YORK (AP)-- When her abusive husband left for work last fall, she grabbed her kids, her dog and her bags, only to run up against a heart - wrenching obstacle: None of the city's more than 50 domestic violence shelters would accept the pet.

Once the owner has taught their dog to perform a «problem» behavior on cue, the behavior is no longer a problem that works against training, instead the activity may now be used as reward to reinforce training.

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I am sure you know and have experienced dogs who have injured themselves with a choker and a training person that does not even know how one works or how to work it, the dog will pull against it as well as some harness.

Each chocolate product is named after a rescue issue, such as the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats, the lifesaving work of foster moms and dads for these animals, and the misguided breed - specific legislation aimed against my sweet pit bull and others like her.

As we have written about many times, there is no need to crusade against pure bred dogs while working against the inhumane treatment of puppy mills.

In Illinois and Michigan, they work against hunting dog trials on public lands as an extension of campaigns against hunting in any form.

The Tulsa SPCA is founded by a group of Tulsa citizens who were concerned about homeless dogs and cats and wanted to protect against abuse of draft animals used to do tilling on farms and heavy work in the mines and oil fields.

Marc qualified from Edinburgh University and has since worked in small animal, mixed, and emergency practice, as well as volunteering oversees for animal rescue projects including vaccinating dogs against rabies in Mumbai, rescuing dancing bears in Ukraine, saving cats and dogs in post-tsunami Thailand, neutering pets in the Amazon, and operating on moonbears in Chengdu, China.

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