How many of you have a dog as a pet? Americans are widely known for their love for pets, particularly dogs. There are many breeds of dogs, yet only one has been nicknamed the “American Gentleman” for over a hundred years.…
I. Commonly used amongst people as a “fighting dog”, doesn’t determine the dogs personality only the owners…
Using random digit dialing, and national sample of 201 adults were called using a 30-45 minute telephone survey that looked at the effects of dog ownership plays in the lives of dog owners in the U.S. They found that single individuals gained greater benefit, specifically women associated with a greater well-being than men. The study did not show an association between dog ownership, and depression. However, pets do have a positive influence on health & well-being (Garrity & Stallones, 1998). Dog ownership has been associated with lower depression among women, but not men (Risman, 1998).…
Elizabeth and William Darcy are a young, working couple living in their 1100 square foot condo. They work ten hour days, four days a week and in their down time, enjoy travelling the city via public transit. The couple are looking to get a dog, and Elizabeth wants to adopt her favourite breed, the German Shepherd. Due to the couple’s busy lifestyle, adopting this breed of dog may not be a suitable choice. The German Shepherd may not be an ideal pet for this couple due to its exercise and enrichment requirements and the challenge of travelling with this breed using public transit, but there are alternative breeds that would better adapt to their lifestyle.…
One dissimilar result we found was fact that 47 out of 77 respondents who took the survey said that Pit bulls are misunderstood by society. In addition, most respondents said that “dogs develop aggressive behavior through their upbringing and training”. At the same time though- most participants said that Pit bulls were the most aggressive dog out of the group of breeds, in addition to claiming that they are untrustworthy around small children. These responses are surprising because while the public admits that Pit bulls are misunderstood by society, they do not alter their perceptions to view them as being less aggressive or dangerous.…
Audience Identification: For you all, that have a dog you know that feeling of being cared for and loved. You know that you can just go home and relax with your dog and forget about the bad day you might have had.…
Banned in Sweden, neutered, muzzled, and microchip-identified in Great Britain, and prohibited from entering some areas of North America, the pit bull terrier is as much a victim of the press as it is of its historic breeding to fight other dogs. Some unscrupulous owners, taking advantage of its natural tenaciousness and strength, continue to use abusive training techniques to produce fighting pit bulls, willing to take on any animal, and even humans. Therefore, pit bulls are said to be popular with irresponsible owners, who see these dogs as a symbol of machismo. This type of owner may be less likely to socialize, train, or desex their pet. Obviously, irresponsible ownership can have a great impact on how a breed is represented in attack statistics. However, what hasn¡¯t been…
One of the easiest dog trick that you can train your dog to do is to teach your dog to yawn on command. This trick can be taught to any dog of any size or breed and by anyone, and by anyone I mean children and adults.…
I am a big fan of dogs. I have grown up with a dog in my family and she was my best friend and a family member! I understand how a pet means to the owner and am committed to give all the attention and best care possible to your dog.…
Starting a dog breeding business is an endeavor that can be exceptionally rewarded, but at the same time, one that has its own challenges. The dog breeding world has expanded greatly, and now people who love dogs and love breeding them can make a living out of their passion. The business isn’t for everyone, but if you know a lot about a particular breed and have a desire to turn your passion for canines into a full-time pursuit, becoming a dog breeder may be the right opportunity for you.…
I believe that everyone should have a dog. As dogs have feelings just like humans. They have a way of “knowing” if something is wrong with you, like your upset or angry. I believe that once you step through that front door and see a dog sitting there wagging their tail as fast as they can, because they are excited to see you, that most if not all of your problems disappear in that moment. I believe that some dogs can be better friends than human friends are sometimes. As dogs don't judge you on what you look like, and they don't care about your past. Whatever the breed type all dogs love you the same. Whether they are big or small, fluffy or not all dogs love the same. I believe that dogs are good companions for people, they can be trained…
Do dogs differ in personalities, and if so, how? I have been around a multitude of dogs in my life, and I have seen that they do indeed have different personalities compared to one another. Some dogs may act similar, but I think that all dogs have at least a little variation in their personality, which gives them individuality and makes them unique and special to each and every one of us. There can be different factors that contribute to why a dog has its certain personality traits, but between my two dogs, Diva and Lucy, Diva is overall more assertive than Lucy in her actions and current personality.…
One of the best days of my life,was when I was seven years old and I walk through the front door and notice a small brown little puppy with big droopy ears sound asleep in a little basket. I grew ecstatic each second that went by,but was also very nervous since this was the first time ever owning a dog. I still remember till this day how my brothers and I would argue, on what we were going to name our little pup. Our little beagle was light brown all over,except all four of his paws were white. My brothers and I, finally came to an agreement on a name, which was Rocko. My Dad was the one who brought the little ball of energy home. But my mother,was very hestitant since my brothers and I were still very young. She knew that owning a dog was going to be a very big responsibility.…
Dogs, compared to cats, require more maintenance. Maintaining a dog requires the owner to bathe and groom them regularly. An owner needs to have plenty of time to spend with a dog; unlike cats, they require a great deal of love and attention. Dogs would rather play around and spend time with their owner. They enjoy the outdoors and are very trainable to go outside. The majority of dogs do not have a tendencies to mess with furniture or scratch on the owner's possessions. Feeding a dog may possibly be expensive because they are often quite particular. An owner may have to go through a great number of different dog foods before the dog settles on a certain kind of food.…
Being a dog owner builds character and provides a lot of pleasure. Pets are a name for animals that live with you and share your life. They are interesting because you can play with them and take to them as if they are humans.…