...great things people do with their dogs. Most activities welcome all dogs, whether purebred or of mixed breed heritage. Some of these activities are classed as "working dog" activities, but are also done on a recreational basis, or as a public service. Some dog activities are purely recreational in nature, while others are competitive dog sports. Many of these activities may be new to you. I have chosen my links based upon how welcoming they are to the merely curious. People who play with their dog, stay with their dog. Why do dog activities matter? Why promote them? Dog activities matter because they help dogs keep their homes. When people and dogs do things together it is good news all around. Many of these activities provide the structure that helps people learn to better communicate with their dogs. The dogs have a better opportunity to learn good manners. That makes them easier to live with and less likely to be given up. The activities help people get in touch with one another to share information. That also helps people to learn about dogs, to avoid problems, and to solve them in a healthy way. The activities provide exercise in a fun way that boosts the relationship. The exercise, in turn, reduces boredom. A dog that exercises with its human is less likely to have behavior problems. A wonderful side benefit is that these activities can be a mental boost for humans and dogs alike. Do we need lessons on having fun with our dogs? All the evidence is, yes, we need to...
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...and registration for Service Dogs Dessie Marek UMUC Abstract In today’s evolving society, there is more mobility that ever for people with disabilities. One of the things that allows this to happen is the use of service animals. Problems however arise when people try to cheat the system. Attempts to pass off pets as service animals, improperly trained animals, and businesses with lack of knowledge on laws all contribute to ongoing frustrations. The need for a centralized training standard as well as government registration and regulation of service animals is clear and immediate. If standards can be established within breeding clubs for “Good Citizen” training, then it can be done for service dogs. Then, once they are trained to standard, there is no reason an official registration system cannot be implemented. The simple act of giving an official ID to actual service dogs would alleviate the stress from business owners as well as handlers. It really is just common sense. Centralized training and registration for Service Dogs Disabilities can be life changing and world altering circumstances. For many people becoming disabled meant living a lesser life, that is until they discovered service dogs. In the united states more and more uses are being found for service dogs every day. This of course leads to frauds and problems. How do they deal with it all? Easy! There needs to be a centralized standard of training and registration system for all service animals in the united...
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...getting all different breeds of dogs ready for the first day of a big show that has over 1000 dogs entered in the show. Outside of Ring 1 stand the Toy Fox Terrier exhibitors all ready to go compete for Best of Breed (each dog or bitch entered has a handler the person who shows the dog).To start the competition you have to start with puppy dogs then open dogs and any other class dog entries then the winners of each of these classes compete against each other for winner’s dog. Then it starts over again with the bitches. After all classes of bitches have competed, the bitches who win first in their class compete for winners bitch. Then the ring steward calls in all the specials (champion dog and bitches) then winners’ dog, winners bitch and then all the entries in the ring compete for Best of Breed. To be eligible for best owner handler the dog or bitch has to be competing for best of breed. The inside ring steward calls them in and all 8 dogs and handlers go around the ring and get evaluated by the judges. After about 15 minutes the judge starts placing his winners: Best of Breed, Best of Opposite, Best of Winners, Select Dog, and Select Bitch. AKC offers points for all dogs who win Best of Breed, Winners dog and winners’ bitch which goes towards their AKC Championship. The owner handler is an extra competition that gives an owner handler points for national rankings. Then the ring steward proceeds to tell the judge that the Best of Winners is the best owner handler (a dog or bitch...
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...Bull breed of dog has a very bad reputation. This is because Pit Bulls are used as fighting dogs for some people’s amusement. Little do people know Pit Bulls are very good family dogs, and often called “The Nanny Dog”. I personally own three Pit Bulls, and have interviewed someone who does not own a pit bull. I have found a lot of information about this breed of dogs and everything points to one question. Although some individuals perceive pit bull dogs to have a bad reputation, many have found these animals to be wonderful house pets when treated with kindness and love. The stereotype of a pit bull is not good at all, but why does this stop people from owning them? I asked a non pitbull owner why she will not own a pitbull. “I personally got bit by a pit bull, so I have seen what they are capable of and this scares me. These dogs have a very powerful jaw and it makes being bit worse. I’m just personally scared of this breed of dog. Being scared of this breed of dog because of being bit by one, makes me weary of going to other people’s homes that own this breed because I’m scared of being bit again.” (Cassie Bailey’s personal interview). I also interviewed a pitbull owner as well. “By owning the pit bull breed for most of my life I have never had a problem out of any of the dogs I have had. The pit bull breed has a bad name, but my dogs have never bit or attacked anyone. My dogs are very loyal and very loving, more of a lap dog than anything. These dogs are very misunderstood...
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...The idea of the police dog is not uncommon among our communities, we know that they’re out there and we have a general idea of the responsibilities that these dogs carry; but in reality what do we really know about police dogs? Everyone has their own set of feelings towards the idea of the police dog. Some people are afraid, some are curious and some are oblivious to the fact that police dogs are out there and that they have a job. The question is what exactly is their job, what can they do, who trains them, where do they live? There is so much that is unknown by the general public. Dogs have been used for similar tasks through out time; whether their job was protection or tracking, dogs have been trained by man to perform specific tasks since the bond between man and canine was forged. It was only a matter of time before modern police forces came upon the idea of training and using these animals to better their forces. United States police dogs began service in 1907. They first hit the streets in New Jersey and New York City. These new units had a lot to learn so canine teams operated on a trial and error basis. Over the years these units gained valuable experience that lead to the development of new training methods and technology for today’s canine units. (Bryson 31). The idea of the police dog is not a single entity; the dog has to have a handler. The dog and handler together create the police dog team or more commonly referred to as a Canine Unit. The team begins with...
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...Dog parks are good for dogs and the community all in one. Many people will find making a decision for a dog park hard. Dog parks have both advantages and disadvantages, but I mostly agree with having a dog park. I agree with having a dog park for many reasons. First of all, If a dog doesn't learn how to get along with other dogs it may attack a strange thing or person. I surely think that everyone will not want to be attacked or their pet to be attacked by an dog. When New York City started allowing dogs off-leash in dog parks, dog bite reports dropped from 40,000 to fewer than 4,000 per year. Excercise and Socializing is important to a dogs mental and physical health. Second Of all, bad behavior caused by dogs being lonely...
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...Dog Day Care “Paw Play” Assignment Number 4 – Business Proposal Strayer University BUS 508 August 24, 2010 Business Description Paw Play is an animal day care for dogs only that caters to working professionals who have disposable income and who want quality care for their dogs while they are at work. The purpose of the business is to provide animals owners a safe place to leave their animals while they are at work so they do not have to be alone all day. The mission of Paw Play is to be the premier leader in animal care by providing a loving, safe, fun environment for dogs in our care. We will treat the animals in a responsible manner and instill trust in the dog owners that demand a high quality of life for their dogs. Paw Play will be established as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) owned equally between two owners. This business structure is ideal for this type of corporation since owners have limited personal liability for the debts and actions of the LLC. Other features of LLCs are more like a partnership, providing management flexibility and the benefit of pass-through taxation (IRS). The start up for Paw Play will be simple and cost efficient. Rent and utilities will be the primary expense, which will consist of a building space large enough for the dogs to have ample room and an office. In addition, an outdoor play area will be set up outside the building for the dogs to get fresh air and exercise. Inventory needed...
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...Canines are a great resource for all the police departments that have them. The dog and its handler are partners for life. The dog will always be around to protect their handler and the fellow officers. Losing the dog on the job can be hard, but at least the officer will know that the canine officer died protecting civilians. Canines are able to solve different crimes because they have a better sense of smell and agility than most humans have. Being a K9 officer will be a great advantage to me because of all the different crimes that the dog and officer can stop. Fun facts abound about police canines. Robbie, a previous police canine, came over from Slovakia. Robbie, a German shepherd, was Officer Steve Roux’s dog before Officer Roux became Chief. Robbie then became Mike Carroll's...
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...I decided to go with involves a dog service but is a new service offered from the company Wag! The company is a dog walking service that allows the user to request a person to walk their dog on demand. With the user picking the time of day and the length of walk for their dog it allows the user to get their furry friends out of the house while they might be at work or away all day. It was founded on that purpose alone; founder Joshua Viner wanted to get a dog but knew the burden it takes when one is working full time (Wag!.com). Right now they only offer dog walking, so the new service I want to roll out is where you can have your dog taken...
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...August 20, 2011 Pit Bulls: Mean or Misunderstood? By Andre Bourgeois Thesis: There is no other dog that conjures up fear and terror by the mere mention of their name as the pit bull. American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) aka Pit Bull brings fear to people because of the amount of human fatalities these dogs are supposedly involved in. The media would have you believe that these deaths are on the rise and is of epidemic proportions with the pit bull being the main perpetrator. An urban legend is that they have Locking jaws and have a super strength bite force. Another myth is that they are aggressive towards people, and go insane. Most people don’t realize is that the term “Pitt bull” is not a breed of dog; it is a group of a certain type of dog. The origin of this breed doesn’t help their reputation. The APBT was bred specifically for the purpose of being the ultimate fighting dog. The breed needed to be quick, agile, strong, determined, aggressive, and able to withstand pain and have a lot of game (to never give up under any situations). What is not known about the APBT is that they were bred NOT to be aggressive toward people. That was one trait that was bred into them, non aggressive towards people. The breeders needed that trait because when breaking up dog fights they didn’t want to get bit. When one dog would bite the handler, one of two things would happen; either that dog would get put down or didn’t get bred again. This was done to keep the bloodline pure. Because...
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...to bathe a dog properly. Central Idea: The four main areas of bathing a canine are gathering the material, arranging the bathing area, bathing the dog, and drying the dog. I. Introduction Attention grabber: I would like to start my speech today by sharing a story with you guys about one of my dogs. Last February was the first time I had ever bought a dog that I could call my very own. I was so excited to have my new puppy, but what I did not realize was the work that came along with a new puppy. My new puppy loved to find every mud puddle to roll in and every dirt hole to dig in so my puppy was never clean! The very first time I gave him a bath, I had no idea what I was doing. There was water going everywhere, my clothes were soaked, and the puppy was not happy! Therefore, I want to keep you all from making the same mistake that I did. Purpose statement: So, today I will demonstrate how to bathe your dog properly. Gain for audience: There are a few reasons why you should bathe your own dog. First, bathing your own dog will save you money, allow you to develop a stronger bond with your furry friend, and reduce your dog’s stress. Credibility: I am able to speak to you today about this topic because I own two dogs that I bathe myself and I have heavily researched the topic. Preview statement: So I would like to begin this demonstration by showing you the materials you will need to bathe your dog; then, I will go through the process of how to bathe your dog. II. Body ...
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...profiling and as of yet it has not worked to curb the amount of serious dog attacks it was put in place to stop” (pitbulllovers, 2007). Breed Specific Legislation, or BSL are a set of laws that restricts breeds of dog or completely bans the breed from an area. BSL has banned the American Pit Bull Terrier from multiple states in America, and even some European countries. In this essay I will prove the unnecessity of BSL. This essay will go more in depth on what BSL is all about, it will educate the readers about the American Pit Bull Terrier breed and the pit bull family as a whole, and it will provide possible alternatives. Breed Specific Legislation made its first notable appearance in 1984. “In 1984, a New Mexico town completely banned pit bulls and allowed county officers to confiscate and euthanize the dogs” (animallaw, 2007). BSL was made to try to regulate specific breeds of dogs. Usually, BSL targets breeds that are thought of as dangerous breeds. Proponents of BSL claim that BSL is a great way to reduce the threatening pit bull breed (animallaw, 2007). People who support BSL usually have imagined pit bulls as vicious dogs bred just to fight. BSL is slowly being seen as ineffective laws because leaders of communities are being educated more about pit bulls. Pit bulls are not necessarily a breed of dog. Pit bulls are a category of dogs more than a breed. Pit bull usually groups 3 breeds of dog, “the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), American Staffordshire Terrier (AMSTAFF)...
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...Katherine Kersey Dec-06-2013 Argument Research Essay English Comp Cruel Games Dogs are human’s best friends. While some people choose to treat dogs with kindness and respect, others are mistreating dogs by using them for their entertainment. Dog fighting is still occurring today. It is big business in many parts of the county. This often happens in areas where there is poverty. Dog fighting is seen as “the quick” money. Some highly organized groups even use a secret dialect called the “Cajon Dictionary” on social network sites to plan fighting events discretely. This cruelty is also most often linked between more crimes including; illegal firearms possession, drug trafficking, gambling, spousal and child abuse, rape, and homicide. Regardless of if you can make money from it or not, dog fighting is a very cruel activity that should never occur anywhere in the world. A dog cannot speak for itself and say, “Stop!” That’s why more people need to be aware of this epidemic and see what is being done to help end it. Ancient Romans pitted dogs against each other in gladiatorial contests, but dogs have also played practical roles in society. Dogs have long been used as hunting companions, defenders of property and protectors of livestock against poachers and wild animals. They play key roles in military and K-9 police units. French bulldogs and Old Boston Bulldogs killed household vermin and therefore made valuable pets. “In England, bulldogs that were crossbred with terriers...
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...Dog food is great By T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM "What is the best food to feed a dog?" Every day veterinarians are asked that question by dog owners. It's a sincere question because most dog owners want to feed the very best to their furry friends. Good health begins with proper nutrition, regardless of price or convenience of acquisition. Please understand that the entire discussion on this page relates to healthy dogs with no kidney, thyroid, food allergy or other abnormal conditions. Also, the content of this page is my opinion regarding the "best" dry food and how to determine what you think is "best" to feed dogs. A big reason why it i is strictly an opinion, there is no single answer to the question "What is the best diet to feed a dog?" Or if there is an answer it is, "It depends". Over the past 37 years I have been examining dogs and cats in my practices I have made it a point to ask the owner "What diet are you feeding?" I have gotten all sorts of answers but in every case I relate the owner's response to what I am seeing in the patient. And over the years my suggestions regarding what to feed have changed. Originally I took the pet food manufacturer's declarations as fact -- that an assortment of "Complete and Balanced" pet foods were perfectly nourishing because that wording was not legally permitted on pet food labels unless feeding trials demonstrated its veracity. I eventually discovered I was mistaken in the belief that any "Complete and Balanced"...
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...Brochure Sabrina Gasaway June 2, 2014 BUS/210 Phillip Shippers Where all dogs go to heaven!!!! DO YOU ENJOY DOGS? DO YOU LOVE TRAINING DOGS? DO YOU LOVE WORKING IN A FAMILY ORIENTATE ATMOSPHERE? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THOSE QUESTIONS THEN JYD KENNELS IS THE JOB FOR YOU. Company Information Junk Yard Dog Kennels is a family owned business. We have been training, kenneling, and loving dogs for 14 years. We love helping dogs who are in danger, needs more training and just need love. Structure This company has a structure like no other. We have a training area, sleeping area, feeding area and a play area, as well as a vet on call at all times. In the training area, the dogs will learn to be gentle, loving, and obedient. The trainer will teach your dog everything. He or she will know what sit, come, NO, stay and any other words you want your family pet to know. All dogs will spend 30 minutes a day in the training area until the skills are met. Feeding time is 2-3 times a day, depending on the care of your dog. For a healthy dog they will be feed in the A.M and P.M, for unhealthy pets we will give them a feeding in between the original feeding. Treats are only given when the dogs follow directives. This is one of the most important times of the day for these animals. Play area is where we allow 2 dogs at the most in the area with trainers to interact with one another. This is a skill that all dogs that come to us have to learn. Once they are able to interact with each other...
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