Sentences with phrase «working dogs in general»

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My stomach in general feels bloated and a bit uncomfortable (picture me currently sat with jeans unbuttoned, belly hanging out), so while I'd like to get back into exercise, I'm going to hang fire on that marathon for now and just work on walking the dog further than the end of the road!

Love the country, walking with dog, outdoors person, like fishing, camping, traveling, exploring side roads and country side, the beach, mother nature in general, cooking, and keeping busy — reading, working or just helping out others

He's frustrated that he's been bounced from the case by the Prosecutor General, a serious, stone - faced legend of dogged duty who has the unlikely nickname «Minty» (because he keeps popping breath mints while working a case) and is played by American star Arthur Kennedy (dubbed in Italian of course), so when his drug investigation winds back into the bombing he conducts his own investigation.

Exciting new approaches are being investigated as science uncovers just how intelligent dogs are, in what ways and what is the most effective way to train them (in general and for service dog work).

Years of working with dogs, especially in obedience, have shown me that puppies must have the right start or they can be very difficult to house train, not to mention have a host of problem behaviors that in general make life with a new puppy not very much fun at all.

General health: This breed has had problems with hip dysphasia however it is not as generalized as it is in other big work dog breeds.

Answer by eefs an english mastiff called Zobra was the largest dog ever recorded in general a lot of the big working and mountain dogs such as st.bernard, newfoundland, burmese mountain dog, etc..

The morning's general session will feature a keynote address by Jane Hoffman, Founder and President of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals; a report on non-surgical sterilization research by the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs (ACC&D); an update on the TNR study being conducted in Alachua County and funded by Maddie's Fund, a demonstration of the Feral Cat Colony Online Database; a screening of The Humane Society of the United States» new film, «Trap - Neuter - Return: Fixing Feral Cat Overpopulation,» and a Regional Roundtable discussion on «Building Working TNR Coalitions» sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society.

The ACD is a compact, symmetrical working dog whose general appearance reflects his ability and willingness to perform his work in the most unforgiving terrain.

Although some APBTs may be suspicious of strangers, as most dogs are, and will protect loved ones if necessary, in general they do not excel in protection / guard work.

In addition to ignoring the dog, it is sometimes suggested that a sit - or down - stay be trained, or other general obedience behaviors be worked on and greatly strengthened.

In general, any dog that performs well as a working dog or service animal can be considered a very intelligent dog.

The average dental includes: - Pre Op blood - work (usually required for dogs over 6)- Pre Op / Post Op follow ups (sometimes required)- Pre Op / Post Op dental x-rays - Procedure Anesthesia - Procedure pain meds - Procedure extractions (some include all in price, others give a price per extraction)- Procedure general cleaning - Post Op Antibiotics - Post Op Pain Meds (if needed)

Following graduation, Dr. Janeczko spent time in general small animal practice, where she worked with cats, dogs, and small mammals.

If you have general questions about our dogs for adoption or how the site works, you are in the right place.

He has worked in emergency as well as general practice, and spent two years as primary care veterinarian for Auckland's police dogs.

Some breeds as a whole take longer to reach social maturity (golden retrievers, labrador retrievers, standard poodles), while others are more open lifelong in general (scent hounds as a group tend toward being dog social lifelong as a function of how they were bred to work in groups for humans).

In general, working dogs need lots of space and exercise; without this they will suffer greatly mentally and to a certain extent physically.

Being a true dog and animal lover in general, their work intrigued me and I began my research.

It is this authors opinion that in the future the general public will demand their right to be safe and at ease while in the company of working assistance dogs.

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In general these breeds are all classified as gentle larges, dogs with sociable demeanors that are both hard working and family oriented.

Although similar to the American Cocker Spaniel in general overall characteristics, the English Cocker has more of the working dog foundation.

They were removed from the fighting pits in the 1930s and rapidly evolved as a different breed, finding plenty of other opportunities as a general - purpose work dog on farms.

Giant Schnauzers, in general, are versatile and intelligent working dogs.

Start learning about dog mating, dog health, dog breeding, and the canine species in general because regardless of the breed you are working with, dogs are all part of the very same species.

It is a working dog that is best associated with the Bully and Standard types, and is a vital part of the bulldog family in general.

Building on the work begun by Dr. Ian Dunbar in categorizing dog bites through the use of a linear hierarchy and consulting with a veterinary behaviorist, emergency room veterinarian, emergency room physician, general practice physician, and many experts in the field of canine behavior, Cara Shannon presents comprehensive bite hierarchies for analyzing bites to humans and bites to other dogs.

If your dog was dismissed as too active to work in the Children's Hospital when he was three, you might want to try again when he's eight or 10, after he's slowed down and is a little calmer about life in general.

Including (but not limited to)(1) Ensure that the dogs come from health checked parents with a healthy genetic background (2) Work hard to ensure the person taking the puppy home is both willing and able to meet the needs of the dog (as both a puppy and an adult)- understands the needs of the breed as well as dogs in general (3) agrees to take back a dog at any time in its life if the person who bought the pup can not or will not continue to provide for its needs.

I do private behavior consultations and spend a lot of time working one - on - one with clients and their problem dogs, but also teach group obedience classes and do general «vet stuff» in the clinic as well — wellness exams and vaccines, sick pet visits, spays / neuters, etc..

* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their dogs compare to others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.

In order to avoid teaching your puppy bad habits and thus creating yourself even more work, stick to some general and simple rules of puppy toilet training that have been tested and proven by many dog trainers.

In general working dog breeds are dogs that have high energy levels, working dog breeds are listed on the AKC website along with other categories of dog including: sporting, hound, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding, and miscellaneous.

We reserve the right to refuse to adopt to anyone who we feel isn't a good match for a dog, in particular or in general, as not every household is suitable for a rescued dog, especially our larger herding and working breeds.

After working in Houston for 3 years at a general dog and cat practice, she decided to uproot her four - legged family to Chicago in order to join the team at Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital and fulfill her dream of working with exotics.

In general, this dog is a smart and hard - working breed with excellent herding skills.

In general, working dogs require the most amount of mental stimulation along with moderate exercise.

Additionally this dog has been used to guard estates, work in tracking, work in carting and serve as a general watch dog.

The first dog DNA tests became available to the general population of pet owners back in 2007 and from that point on, companies have been working on improving these testing kits to have them even more accurate and consistent across the board.

Dr. Voss also discusses the extra-cap, TPLO and TTA procedures but this article is of note because he also addresses non-surgical options and writes, «In general, we do not advise this therapy as the ideal form of treatment, but it may be appropriate for individual dogs due to some combination of their very small size, inactive lifestyle...» Dr. Voss makes no recommendations or comments on the bone - cutting procedures but notes that the extra-cap procedure «seem to work reasonably well in small breeds and inactive dogs when performed by an experienced surgeon.&raquIn general, we do not advise this therapy as the ideal form of treatment, but it may be appropriate for individual dogs due to some combination of their very small size, inactive lifestyle...» Dr. Voss makes no recommendations or comments on the bone - cutting procedures but notes that the extra-cap procedure «seem to work reasonably well in small breeds and inactive dogs when performed by an experienced surgeon.&raquin small breeds and inactive dogs when performed by an experienced surgeon.»

But a dog out to maim will maim, and yes do more damage if it is of a breed that was bred for bite strength like pits, mastiffs, Rottis, bull dogs in general, terriers, Shepherds, and most other working dogs that weren't bred for gentle mouths.

In most cases, it means that your time and money would be better spent working one - on - one with a professional who can help you address your dog's specific issues, rather than a general obedience class.

We will be working on loose leash walking with distractions, meet and greet with people and dogs, settle in public, and general manners.

Developing general obedience commands and having your dog obey them often in many situations will further the relationship of your dog working for you.

Starting out as a dog called Molossus, pit bulls were used in Greece as general purpose herding and working guard dogs.

We have a very hard time addressing general inquiries and we have laid out how our program works and how you can adopt one of our dogs right here so we can prioritize our time for the dogs in our care.

To further the club aims of the education of members and the general public in the care, handling, breeding, showing, and training of their dogs by providing an opportunity to work together, and with experts, on their common problems; and to promote good fellowship among Golden Retriever owners.

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Working in cooperation with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the United States Department of Agriculture's Office of the Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service and the United States Attorney, the HSMO coordinated the rescue and sheltering of nearly 500 pit bulls associated with multiple suspected organized dog fighting operations.