...breeds based on the appearances of someone’s dog is what is wrong with today’s society. Breed Specific Legislation is the practice of using laws to regulate and restrict dog ownership. Local government officials are the ones who choose which dog or physical appearance that gets banned. Although Breed Specific Legislation was made to increase the public safety rate, this law has only worsened the financial, neglect, and views of the government. Dangerous dogs have been a problem for quite some time now. The recorded dangerous dogs caused the making of this law. At the KCK Kennels where the Niko was held, a spokesman explains that the writing of the ban is to protect the people (Campbell). Thinking this law will be the easiest way to stop dog attacks and the killing of people, government officials limited the number of certain breeds owned by people. Breed Specific Legislation worsens the responsibility and life for the exceptional...
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...PERSONALITY PROFILES FOR DOGS Dog owners know that dogs’ variances are numerous. There are hundreds of different breeds and types of dogs, each breed with its own distinct personality traits and behaviors. These distinctive behaviors can be broken down into six separate categories based on the dog’s breed and instinctive qualities. These six categories are aggressive, confident, outgoing, adaptable, insecure and independent. These categories can be broken down individually, listing main characteristics for each division that will separate and individualize each category and can lend valuable information to potential dog owners when choosing a pet. The first division is the aggressive dog. This dog has an extremely dominant personality. He or she can be easily provoked to bite. The dominant nature of this dog can make him or her extremely resistant to human leadership or dominance. This type of dog will need persistent and rigorous training. This dog type will need a human to provide precise guidance and instruction. This type of dog does best with a one owner household or dominant alpha figure. They make excellent guard dogs or police dogs. Such examples of this being the German Shepard, Chow Chow and Doberman Pincher to name a few of the top nine most aggressive dog breeds. The next division would be the confident dog. This dog can be dominant and self-assured. This category can also be provoked to bite, but perhaps not as easily as the aggressive division...
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...incident had occurred. This is a form of memory that is well known and explored in humans, but its existence in non-human animals is heavily argued over. Due to the difficulties that come with designing an experiment to test this self-awareness in non-human animals it is often called episodic-like memory rather than episodic memory. This recall ability can be assessed by using an unexpected recall test in which the event being tested is encoded incidentally, the creation of a memory without purposely knowing that memorization is...
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...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 them with their tail wagging or their...
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...CONTENTS PAGE Page Executive Summary.................................................................................................................................................i 1. Motor Vehicle............................................................................................................................................1 2.2 Type of Asset and cost...............................................................................................................................2 2.3 Vehicle purchase options...........................................................................................................................2 -Chattel mortgage.......................................................................................................................................2 -Leasing.......................................................................................................................................................2 -Venture capital..........................................................................................................................................2 2. Soap............................................................................................................................................................3 2.1 Type of asset and cost................................................................................................................................3 2.2 Soap purchase...
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...Thomas McGuire Brenau University Abstract Many seniors own some type of pet, Whether it be your normal cat or dog, a bird or even aquatic animals such as fish. There are health benefits to owning a pet that include lower blood pressure, increased exercise and even fewer visits to the Doctor. For seniors a pet can provide a sense of responsibility, safety, companionship and even a sense of purpose. Pets even can receive benefits from ownership by a senior, Who generally retired have a lot more time to devote to taking care of the animal. Pet Ownership and Benefits to Seniors Pets provide many health benefits to their owners. A study of 5741 participants who attended a free screening clinic showed that pet owners had significantly lower cholesterol and blood pressure than non pet owners (IFA 2014). Lower stress has also been attributed to pet ownership. One study was performed solely focused on a group of stockbrokers with hypertension who adopted either a cat, dog or had no pet. The pet owners were found to experience less stress-related increase in blood pressure than non-pet owners (IFA 2014). A study on walkability reported that dog owners were more likely to achieve the recommended level of physical activity for their age group (IFA 2014). Pets can also provide many non -health benefits for seniors. Many elderly pet owners mention that their pets provide them with companionship, company and feelings of security and feelings of love(Hara 2007)...
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...Kellie Hintz 15 May 2010 Writing 1200 The Human-Animal Bond: How animals enrich our lives The year 2003 started out the same as any other year. It was my second year in the Army and I was just beginning to get used to the demands of military life, when, all of a sudden, my unit got orders to go to Iraq. I felt as if my world had been turned upside down, and I had no idea how I was going to get through the deployment and still keep my sanity. About three months into the deployment, I was taking the trash out after dinner when it happened. As I was about to launch the bag into the trash trailer, I could have sworn I heard a cat meow. I thought, “I must be crazy!” I hadn’t seen a cat since I left the United States, but sure enough when I bent down to look under the trailer, there he was. Staring back at me was a cat that could have passed for my childhood cat. I doubted that he would come to me if I called him, but I decided to give it a try anyway, and to my surprise he came! This was the beginning of a three month relationship. I started calling him Marvin since he reminded me so much of the cat I had when I was young. For the three months I spent about 30 minutes a day with Marvin. He would usually show up right around dinner time. He always knew where he could find me, and when he did, he would come over and jump into my lap and lay down. He would sit with me for a while and I would pet him and talk to him about my day. Some of the people I worked with would come by and...
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...concerned about what their dogs were eating. Pet owners are willing to spend a significant amount of money for the benefit of their pets who is often considered a member of a family. That is why the dog food manufacturers responded by creating more quality pet food that is often estimated to be similar in quality as the human food. Many owners have become more concerned about the ingredients used in dog foods and they are now reading labels more carefully and raising questions that can significantly affect the market. Dog food industry is driven by consumer demand and a new trend in the industry is going toward pet food that is specialized, such as diet food. As the obesity in dogs is becoming potentially serious problems potential for this type of market is increasing rapidly. Excess weight is responsible for a number of serious problems in dogs. Obesity can influence the development of diabetes, stroke or heart attack, shortness of breath etc. In addition, obesity can deteriorates symptoms in dogs suffering from bone and joint diseases. In older obese dogs, there is...
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...them as a member of the family without whom your family feels incomplete. Such a distinction speaks of pure love, devotion, and a deep bond, but the questions must be asked: how beneficial is the relationship between animals and people? How similar are animals in comparison to other people? Should pet owners dress their pets similarly to how they dress? How would someone handle their pet's welfare in the event of their death? If these questions were put to pet owners, there would likely be a myriad of responses given, but all of them would probably agree on one thing: having an animal for a companion would enhance the quality of living for both the human owner and their loving quadruped companion. How Beneficial is The Relationship Between Animals and People? Ask anyone who owns a dog or a cat, and they would tell you many times over about the benefits of having their furry friend(s) around the house. Some would even go on to argue that most of the time, these creatures are almost human. Author Kathleen Kete asserts that children, like pets, demand attention, food and sometimes clothing; in return, it was promised that they remain faithful to the grave (Kete, 1994). Dogs are commonly found to be fitting of such description as they are seen to have lived in eternal childhood (Kete, 1994). Such a parallel between ownership of pets and raising children would likely point many individuals to the conclusion that a pet is...
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...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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...Bully Breeds There is reason to believe that the bully breeds should be banned in America. Bully breeds are a category of dogs that consist of Bulldogs, Boxers Mastiffs, ect. I believe this opinion is unjust and completely ridiculous. The many breeds that fall into this category are many of the most popular breeds owned in homes across the country. These loving and loyal dogs are trying to escape the shadow of a bad reputation. In ancient Greece, the first category of bully breed was created. These strong headed dogs were called Molossers (Hart). Molossers are the ancestors of all bully breed dogs. They were larger dogs with thick muscular bodies, short necks and legs, medium sized diamond shaped ears, and short snouts (noses). Molossers were used for every day house guarding, livestock protection and also bull baiting. During bull baiting the dog would lay low to the ground, then when it had a clear shot, the dog would jump up and bite the bulls nose. The nose is the sensitive part of the bull. The bull would whip its head around and try to get the dog to let go. Many dogs were severely injured with broken bones and concussions but most dogs were killed. People back in this time found this amusing. Since the Molossers were used for bull baiting this is how they got the name “Bully Breeds.” The average dog in the category Bully Breeds, are larger dogs, although there are a few exceptions such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and Boston Terriers. Bully breeds usually have stocky, muscular...
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...truly dangerous dogs? In today's society, many people are frightened of certain dog breeds. Typically, people are frightened by the larger breeds or the breeds known for being aggressive which is understandable. Nevertheless, people can't judge a breed of dog based on aggression when aggression stems from how they are treated by their owners. Researchers have discovered that aggression in a dog really does come from how they are treated by their owners. Ordinarily, some people don't think it, but dogs are the most loyal and loving creatures on the planet; accordingly, people can't judge them based on stories, when truly it's the owner's fault when their good little puppy turns into a big bad dog. So many people jump to conclusions...
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...Pit Bull. You either thought if a mean, vicious and angry dog ready to attack at the drop of a hat, or you think of a big but cute dog, who is protective and loving of owners who treat them well. Many countries and states are trying to get pit bulls banned under Breed-Specific Legislations, or BSL. In “Opinion: Pit bulls should be banned” by Barbara Kay states that pit bulls should be banned because they are natural born killers and there is no way to train them to behave. Elana Pisani author of “PIT BULL DISCRIMINATION – A PEOPLE PROBLEM?” believes that the dog fighting boom of 1980s is to blame for the pit bull’s reputation, and they are no more dangerous than any other breed of dog. Is the issue the dog itself, or the owner and the environment...
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...According to the ASPCA organization, “2.7 million animals are euthanized each year”(Animal Homelessness). Lots of animals are killed daily just to gain space in shelters, they kill the healthy dogs for the new animals to have a place to stay. Thousands of animals are homeless and dying, many abused and left to die. The American Association for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA) is to save animals being abused by their owners. You should participate in some of the adoption events because it saves millions of animals lives each year, creates a better home for the animals, and it helps strays find homes. “Almost 3 million healthy animals don’t make it out of a shelter because of overpopulation”(Animal Homelessness). The ASPCA protects animals who are left to do die and have no good safe home. They are non-profit organization just wanting to protect the animals wellbeing. They save the lives of animals everyday, they go into houses or wherever the animal was spotted and try to...
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...are given medication and regular therapy to help them improve their daily lives. For some, however, this is not enough. Service dogs are animals specifically trained to aid their disabled owners in their everyday lives. Service dogs are a common type of professional working dog and have several branches/classifications. Each classification is trained to preform specific tasks and are given different privileges/rights when it comes to public access. A service animal preforms specific tasks or provides aid in another form to their disabled owner while other professional working dogs are focused on aiding non-disabled persons (Watson par 7). It is extremely important for the...
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