00:07dogs have been domesticated by humans over thousands of years this means that over time
00:11dogs have become our best companions but it also means that they can be highly dependent on us
00:16some breeds more than others here are some dog breeds that need constant attention to be able
00:20to thrive american pit bull terriers are probably the most misunderstood breed of dog on the planet
00:27they have a bad rap for being aggressive dogs but they can actually be incredibly sweet and loving
00:32animals they are easy to train and require human dedication to thrive and be the best animal they
00:36can be border collies are some of the most intelligent dog breeds out there and they are
00:43incredibly social too if they feel they've disappointed you they will take it to heart
00:47and try to make it up to you with good reinforcement and training they are wonderful animals but they
00:51do need frequent attention cavalier king charles spaniels have a long line as royal dogs which
00:59means they've gotten used to being a little pampered they are great lap dogs that enjoy spending time
01:03with their owners they can pick up on how their owner is feeling they are very sensitive to stress
01:07but are always eager to please their owners and enjoy getting stuck into a routine
01:13australian shepherds share similar behavioral traits to border collies and are extremely protective when it
01:18comes to their owners they love being the center of attention and if they feel they aren't getting
01:21enough will feel distressed they enjoy having big families to protect where attention can be
01:25consistent golden retrievers are often used as search and rescue and therapy dogs this is for a good
01:33reason they empathize exceptionally well with humans they are bonded with and enjoy comforting
01:37their owners when they are in distress if left alone they can suffer from separation anxiety
01:45labrador retrievers are among the most popular breeds in america they are wonderful family dogs
01:50that are easy to train but require a lot of attention from the families that raise them
01:53when training they require a lot of patience else they will think they are letting down their owners
01:58leading to anxiety
02:02doberman pinchers are used in police work and other security careers this is because they are incredibly
02:06protective animals but they are also easily distressed if hurt by the ones they trust
02:10they are good at communicating their problems to their owners and are always willing to learn more
02:14about them
02:17dog de bordeaux or french mastiffs are enormous but loving dogs that form a deep connection with
02:22their owners they depend on their owners and cannot be scalded too harshly or they will take
02:26it personally if they are given a lot of affection and care they will give it all straight back
02:30making them wonderful pets
02:35staffordshire bull terriers or staffies are often mislabeled because they are terriers
02:39despite having a lineage in fighting they are gentle dogs that are often nicknamed nannies
02:43this is because they are surprisingly good with children and will protect and nurture them as they grow up
02:51irish wolfhounds are enormous dogs which means despite their playful nature
02:55it may not be a good idea to have them in households with small children
02:58for families with older kids they are affectionate and make amazing therapy animals
03:02they get very close to their owners being they are a very dependent breed
03:08newfoundlands are very tolerant dogs especially around young children
03:11they are very social animals that can be easily trained
03:14positive reinforcement is crucial for their development and will ensure that they trust their owner completely
03:22have an ease is a toy breed with a big personality and a mild temperament
03:25they are outgoing dogs that seek the approval of their owners in order to thrive
03:29they are great therapy dogs and require frequent exercise making bonding time especially important
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