...Dogs Make the Best Pets Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. From tea cup size to giant size, from long hair to short hair and even hairless. With all the different breeds of dogs there is a variety of behavior and personalities and a variety of looks. But with all this variety there is one thing that stays constant – the love and companionship a dog gives. Regardless of the type of dog you chose your little furry friend will become your best friend, your family and if you let them will become part of your heart. There is no other animal that would make a better pet than a dog, no other pet provides more unconditional love and affection, and provides more social interaction and companionship than a dog. A dog expresses love and affection in so many ways, from the affectionate licks on our face, the intimate wagging of their tails, to their hugs when you come home. I cannot think of another species in the universe other than a dog that is capable of expressing their unconditional love and unwavering loyalty. When you think of a pet the two obvious choices that come to mind are a dog or a cat. Some people may try to argue that a cat is a better pet, but a cat does not greet you at the door like a dog, nor is a cat as affectionate as a dog. A cat is more independent than a dog, they tend to come around when they need something where a dog actually identifies with their owners mood. My dog can actually sense my mood and react accordingly; when I am sick or sad my dogs lie...
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...adopt other pets, and never opt to go a pet-dog. Many have associated their preference to the easiness in training the pet as well as the difficulties experienced when outsourcing for the same. Personally I feel that a dog would make an excellent pet on my side. In fact, dogs are indeed the best pets one would wish to have as they provide the desired companionship and support to the owner. Adopting a dog is in itself fulfilling since I will deliberately take care of the pet while providing the necessary care and amenities. Majority of dogs up for adoption are pure breeds, thus possess excellent agility and obedience levels (Banks, 2006). Dogs are beneficial pets especially because of the endless options which a dog can undertake. There are competitions available for the pet dogs for instance they can be useful for therapy purposes or even security services. Such competition avenues are not available to other pets like cats and lizards. As long as the dogs are spayed and neutered on regular basis, most illnesses which affect them will be put at-bay. Thus expensive medications due to illnesses like hip dysplasia, cancer or chronic seizures will not be undertaken translating to a lot of savings. Other dogs are already trained on commands and obedience thus bonding becomes easy. This is not the case with other pets like bird or even lizard where the adopter has to engage in serious training prior to familiarizing with the pets behavior. More often than not, you adopt a dog is probably...
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...Man’s Best Friend Recently, I read that in some religions, it is felt that when a pet owner is ill, the animal can take on the illness to help in healing their owner. While many pet owners claim that their pets actually do make them feel better, there are still some skeptics. However, research studies show that pets do have a very positive impact on various aspects of our health. In fact, for nearly 25 years, studies have correlated pet ownership with the following health benefits: lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, better psychological health, lower heart attack rates, higher survival rates, enhanced self-esteem and social interaction. So as people take care of their companion animals, the animals are in turn taking care of their owners. Dog owners would tell you how their best friend would snuggle up close to them for comfort and follow them everywhere and know well their routines such as feeding time and the time when their owners return from work. Experts say that pets are very therapeutic and can even prolong the lives of a human being, especially elderly or these widowed and living alone. Among the several emotional and physical benefits of owning a pet, these animals can form very close bonds with their human owners and in fact dogs are even known as men's best friend. Primarily, owning a pet serves as a wonderful way to rediscover a sense of purpose. It helps people feel needed and wanted. After all, most people can’t help but smile when their dog greets...
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...For many pet lovers, the miniature poodle dog ranks at the top of their most favorite home animals list. Besides being among the smallest dog breeds around the world, poodles posses a great combination of beauty and brains. This essay shall discuss the traits that make these adorable pets the best in their league as well as their subsequent benefits. The first trait that makes miniature poodle dogs ideal is their size; they weigh between 15 -17 pounds and grow to a height of about 11-15 inches. Their size makes them an easy load hence suiting the pet lovers who enjoy travelling about with their pets and those who simply prefer holding their pets. Small sized pet dogs are also naturally disarming. Children tend to easily like small pet dogs such as poodles as compared to large pet dogs which they deem as intimidating. In addition to that, miniature poodles are a cute looking species; slim faced, furry and agile bodied. Secondly, poodle dogs are renowned for their intelligent traits. No other breed from the dog family can outmatch a poodle dog’s ingenuity. Besides being fast learners, miniature poodle dogs display a remarkable sense of grandeur. This is evidenced by the fact that poodles have for a long time been featured in circuses around the world to impress the respective audiences. They are also highly sociable and enjoyable companions for indoor and outdoor leisure activities. Poodles are attracted to water pools, which makes them the ideal pet dogs to take along for...
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...has ever owned a dog, they would recognize that they can convey great happiness, and give unconditional love. But does one truly comprehend on how beneficial canines can be? Dog owners are less likely to suffer from depression, and tend to be very active people. Non-dog owners lack strength in responsibility, and happiness isn't as exceptional in their lives. A dog is a man’s best friend, and without a dog one does not truly have a best friend. Canines can be extremely beneficial to one’s physical health. Studies have shown, people who are dog owners possess lower blood pressure in high stressed situations, rather than people without pets. The reason for this is because when playing with a pooch it can elevate levels of serotonin...
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...Dogs versus Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? Vicki Fournier COM/155 November 13, 2011 Genevieve Fraser Dogs vs. Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Some people say they are dog people, some people say they are cat people, and some people say they are both. Beyond the pros and cons, the decision to what makes a better pet often comes down to a person’s lifestyle, expectations, or in certain circumstances a person’s needs. Remember “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” (Hungerford, 1878) Both dogs and cats are common domesticated pets. Dogs have been domesticated for 14,000 years and cats for 7,000 (Cats vs Dogs, n.d.). It appears in my research that most people that were asked this question “which makes a better pet, a dog or a cat” replied with the answer “dogs,” but if dogs are the better pet then why is it that there are 96.3 million homes that own cats and only 77.5 million homes that own dogs. The scientists at Oxford University released a study that claims dogs are smarter than cats and The London Daily Telegraph has reported dogs have been named as more social animals and therefore have bigger brains than the “alone loving cat” (Gatton Star, 2010, p.11). Here is something to think about: have you ever heard of a cat running full speed into a glass door? Sure a dog is a “man’s best friend” and is always there by your side, he can catch a ball in his mouth, and he knows exactly...
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...A multi-purpose pet I wanted to inform you that I am planning to adopt a pet in the near future. I’ve considered the various pets available for adoption and have come to the conclusion that adopting a dog would be the best choice for both you and me. I will explain a few of the reasons that I feel adopting a dog is our best choice; Dogs are very loyal to humans, they teach children responsibility, and will help protect our family and homes from criminals. The loyalty of a dog is unsurpassed by any other type of pet. Dogs are often referred to as, “Man’s best friend.” Throughout the world, dogs are used to help people with disabilities, assist police in dangerous law enforcement, and provide companionship to patients recovering from serious health issues. Dogs continuously display their loyalty to humans. As a child, I remember spending hours on end with my dog, Rango. No matter how down or lonely I may have been at times, Rango was always willing and available to play with me. He was my dog and I was responsible for making sure that he was properly fed and well taken care of. Looking back, I realize the sense of responsibility that I gained from having a dog. Now, as a Father, I would like for my children to have a dog, so that they too can learn to be responsible during their childhood. There are few feelings greater than knowing that your family and home are safe. A dog’s natural instincts make them great “security guards”. Their sense of smell and hearing are...
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...Business Canvas Key Partnerships | Key Activities | Value Propositions | Customer Relationships | Customer Segments | -Suppliers pet accessories: clothing, food, shampoo-pets hospital (medical treatment) | -Managing stock-Find partners-pet allocation-managing webpage | -Reasonable price-provide dog care facilities | -Facebook page-Call service-Provide dog care information | -People who have pet-Dog lover-Financial ability | | Key Resources | | Channels | | | -webpage-Store location-Workers-Hospital partners | | -Distribute flyers-Facebook page | | Cost Structure | | Revenue Streams | | | -publicity-Salary-dog stuff-overhead cost | | -dog care payment-Sales of clothing and accessories-Additional service free | | | | | | | | Our business makes sense because we can create customer value. Firstly, we need to have the suppliers to run our business such as supplier for the pet accessories, clothing, food and shampoo. It also includes pet hospital that provides medical treatment. We need to make sure that we have adequate supply running our business. The workers manage the stock to prevent out of stock to fulfil the customer demands. Besides, the workers also have to allocate the pets to make sure that they have a comfortable place to stay. We also have to manage webpage such as Facebook to promote our business continuously. The webpage and flyer distribution are useful methods to provide enough information to ensure the customers more understand about...
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...Dogs vs. Cats Patricia M. Lassiter COM170 August 28, 2012 Christina Wilson Dogs vs. Cats In 1988, a survey was conducted to determine the percentage of pets of the US households at the time owned a pet, compared to the 63 percent of present day households that own a pet, with 45 percent owning more than one pet. (The Pet Set is Roaring Rich and Purring Profits. (2007). Souvenirs, Gifts, & Novelties, 46(5), 108-134). Pets can be a big part of a family’s life. Depending on breed and size basic needs can be very different. Choosing the right breed and type of pet can be time consuming and difficult. This essay will be comparing dogs to cats as pet considering three factors, grooming needs, breeds, and relationships. Having a clean dog is not the only reason for daily grooming. As you comb through your pet's coat to remove surface dirt, you can easily check for those nasty seasonal tagalongs, fleas and ticks. (Moore, A. (2004). Brush Up on Your Grooming Skills. Prevention, 56(8), 176-178). For dogs, Fill the sink or tub with lukewarm water to a depth that just wets your pet's feet and give him time to get used to the water .( Moore, A. (2004). Brush Up on Your Grooming Skills. Prevention, 56(8), 176-178) Use a shampoo formulated for dogs and work from the feet up, lathering his head last. (Moore, A. (2004). Brush Up on Your Grooming Skills. Prevention, 56(8), 176-178). Finally, rinse the dog and dry with a towel. All breeds will require different...
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...why one should make the wise decision to adopt a dog, the first of which is that one gets to save a life by choosing to adopt a dog. In the United States of America only, more than two million dogs are available for adoption on a yearly basis. The main reason why so many dogs are available for adoption is there are many individuals who give up their pets to animal shelters, and the number of individuals who go to shelters to adopt a dog is small. Unfortunately, many animal shelters do not have enough space to house the pets comfortably and sometimes do not even have enough resources to take care of the pets. These reasons sometimes push animal shelters to tight corners and cause them to eliminate some of the pets that have not been adopted. If more people came up and adopted the dogs, fewer animals would be eliminated or tortured by those who adopt them for weird reasons. The other reason why one should adopt a dog is that when one adopts a dog from an animal shelter, he or she not only gets to save money but also gets to adopt healthy dogs. There is a common misconception that animals found in animal shelters usually have something wrong with them. The fact is there are numerous reasons that may make one give up a pet to an animal shelter. However, this is not necessarily because the animal is injured or has a certain fault. Animal rescue centers usually concentrate on bringing up animals in the healthiest way that they can to make it easy for one to adopt a dog, should one choose...
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...aggressive. Pitbulls can make a wonderful pet. They are not any more dangerous than any other dog, they can actually improve your household, Since the 1800s pit bulls have held the name as the most dangerous dog. As the 1930s, they became known as the fighting dog. People would breed the dog intentionally for dog fights. It takes an average dog two and a half weeks to get adopted, for a pitbull it will take an average of seven and a half...
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...Executive Summary: Breeder’s Own Pet Foods (BOPF) is a major producer of dog food, primarily for show dog kennels in the United States. The three main categories of dog foods are dry, canned, and treats. Dry foods account for 60% of the market share for dog food, while canned and treats account for 20% each. BOPF is looking to claim their share of the Boston market by introducing a new segment in dog foods; Frozen dog food. The dog food market in Boston is already well established and has many brands within the main three categories. BOPF will introduce their new frozen segment and intends to dominate it. Breeder’s Mix (BM), which is the product that BOPF will be selling, is an all-natural product made with high quality ingredients. These points will make BM highly marketable and it will appeal to many dog owners who seek a healthy alternative to traditional foods. Problem Statement: A. Primary Faced with a well-established dog food market, how can Breeder’s Own Pet Foods effectively launch their new segment in an effort to become a market leader. B. Secondary Aside from facing an already well-established market, they must also deal with changing customer expectations when it comes to buying dog food. They must teach customers to shop for their dog food in the frozen food section in order to ensure the customers are familiar with finding their product and begin to create a new habit of it. Competitive Situation - SWOT Strengths: • Breeder’s Own Pet Food’s already has an established...
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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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...Evaluation This report analyzes the market potential of the dog shaped letter holder in the black, chrome and gold-plated coloring. Qualities and potential of the product include the following. The dog shaped letter holder has a huge target market spanning the entire globe since everyone could use a letter holder .It has high potential demand and a huge profit margin. This means the letter holder gets a great return on any initial investment placed into it. The letter holder is durable, attractive and unique from all others in the industry making it difficult to imitate. Acme is an experienced company having been making letter holders for ten years with high economies of scales on them. This means that ACME can turn out a huge number of these letter holders at a very low cost. A huge target market exists for this product ranging from dog owners to just about anyone working at a desk. Anyone would love this product to liven up their workspace. The letter holder does have a lot of competitors so it will have to be well priced and advertised to take a large market share. Though this really shouldn’t be an issue with the high quality and brand name associated with ACME. The company has a huge potential market in front of them ranging from dog owners in Canada to just about anyone in the world who works behind a desk. Loads of alternatives exist for making this product even better. Numerous recommendations have been made the make the product even more marketable and appealing to consumers...
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...excellent dog care. While there are many such services available for pets around Brisbane, specialized medical care for dogs alone are rare. By niching in dogs only, PCC’s knowledge and methods of treatment will be of the highest competence in providing the best healthcare for dogs, in accordance with the Australian Pet Care Association. PCC aims to capture the market of dog owners living in that area and surrounding suburbs through this unique selling position. Through these specialized services, CC will aim to serve and meet the needs, wants and demands of all dog owners, creating customer value. The table below briefly outlines the products and services that will be provided by CC during its operations. Table 1: Services offered at Pawsitive Canine Clinic Vaccinations | Euthanasia Services | Spaying / Neutering | General Surgery | Parasite Control | In-depth client education for disease diagnosis and treatment. | Health Screens | Behavioural Counselling | Dentistry (including cleaning and oral surgery | Grief Support | Internal Medication that includes dermatology, neurology, orthopaedics, etc. | Individualised Care (Every dog is a different dog) | Pet Supplies | Dog Hotel | Coffee Café for pet owners | Dog Ambulance | | | Veterinary Industry and Target Market The population in West End is amounts to roughly 8601 people (Census Quickstats, 2011) and according to the Australian Companion Animal Council (ACAC), the average proportion of dogs/cats to...
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