...certain breeds of dogs? Amanda Ware Department of English, Coastal Carolina University Abstract People are motivated by various influences when choosing the breed of dog that they want. It was hypothesized that people chose dogs for functional reasons rather than cultural reasons. According to research conducted through web research and a college class survey, the trend of choice varied between function and culture. The web research conducted showed a positive correlation than negative correlation of cultural influence rather than functional influence in choosing a breed of dog. The college class survey showed a stronger positive correlation than negative correlation of functional influence rather than cultural influence. The results of research suggests that the majority of people are more motivated by cultural influence rather than functional influence when choosing a particular breed of dog though the small survey suggested the opposite. Why do people chose certain breeds of dogs? We have dogs, but what are the motivations behind our choosing a particular breed of dog? Dogs play as part of the overall family picture for those of us that chose to have them. We buy dogs, adopt dogs, and are given dogs, but are we motivated by cultural or functional influences when choosing a particular dog? This paper examines these influences. Web research seemed to narrowly observe the topic of influence when choosing a particular breed of dog. The research conducted seemed to...
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...bring home your new Goldendoodle, consider this. . . I want to stress the importance of not choosing a Goldendoodle puppy based on price. You want to buy your puppy from a credible and experienced breeder, and that usually comes with a heftier cost. However, if you're looking for an allergy-friendly, top-quality Goldendoodle, the price should be at the bottom of your priority list.You know you've found a good breeder if their mission is to better the breed with healthy, well-tempered dogs. The best way you can do this is - research, research, and more research....
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...There are many things that you need to think about when you are bringing a dog into your home. One of the most important things to think about is the type of food that is going to be best for your dog. Many dogs do well on many different types of foods, so you'll want to do your research and decide what the best type of food for your particular dog is going to be. When you are choosing a brand of food, it is important to look at the ingredients of the food. Don't be distracted by fancy packaging, or by what the food says on the front. Everything that you need to know about the food can be found in the ingredient listings. First of all, you want to look at foods that list real meats and vegetables as their number one ingredients. Remember that with dog foods, ingredients are listed by what occurs the most often in the food, so the first thing listed is going to be the biggest ingredient. You want to look for a food that has real meat listed first - followed by real vegetables. Meats that have "meal" listed after them should really be avoided, as these might be any type of by product from the meat, and might not be what you are looking for at all. Also, any by products or chemicals are not what you want to find in foods....
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...are the percentage of travelers interested in a sustainable travel: 74% of Brazilians 36% of Danish 39% of Dutch 59% of Australians 53% of Americans Source: skift.com I. Factors which travelers consider in choosing hotels A. Location – Travelers want a hotel centrally located for their convenience. B. Parking – availability, cost and security C. Extra Fees for other amenities – some hotels’ amenities have separate fees from the package. D. Number of stars – choose a hotel with more stars which indicates their quality in terms of the facilities. It is also a good way to compare hotels that is more economical or more luxury depending on one’s taste. E. Onsite facilities – some hotel offers other facilities such as spas, golf course etc. F. Complimentary breakfast –budget wise, this is one of the best factors to consider in a hotel rate because other does not offer this amenity. G. Family-friendliness –a hotel must have an accommodation for small children. Provision of optional cribs, pool or recreational area and discounts for children in meals, onsite baby-sitting, and other perks. H. Pet-friendliness –when bringing a pet, one must also check or research if the hotel accepts dogs. Also, check if it has extra cleaning fees, provides dog run etc. I. Reliability versus local flavor –hotels differ, so you better check in consideration the type...
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...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 to take the dog home. The shelters...
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...ever wondered what kind of dog breed is right for a family when buying a dog? Depending on the type of family, like one that is active and one that is not there are different breed available. Research shows four different dog breeds are suitable for a family such as a Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German shorthair pointer, and a German Shepherd. The first significant dog breed is a Golden Retriever. They are perfect for many families because you can take them on walks or runs. But the good thing is if you are busy one night you don't have to be stressed out because they don't need a walk or run every night. Also, another reason why they are the perfect dog is that they are very lovable to everyone. Like at first when you bring someone new like a person, they have never seen they will bark a little at first, but then after a little bit, they will stop because they have gotten to know you. Golden Retrievers are also super good with babies and young children. They won't play rough or anything they will protect and love the kids. With a Golden Retriever, you don't have to worry about training that muck because they are super fast learners and...
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... Inc., has long been the premium dog food market leader with its flagship Grand Champion brand. The brand targets breeders, trainers, and owners of purebred dogs willing to pay higher prices for superior nutritional and health benefits. During an economic downturn, the Grand Champion brand suffered a sharp and prolonged decline in sales. The Marketing Manager must re-evaluate the brand's marketing strategy and marketing management orientation to determine if they need revision. You earned 100 percent. Background Holden Evan, Inc., has long been the premium dog food market leader with its flagship Grand Champion brand. The brand targets breeders, trainers, and owners of purebred dogs willing to pay higher prices for superior nutritional and health benefits. During an economic downturn, the Grand Champion brand has suffered a sharp and prolonged decline in sales. The brand has become unprofitable. The marketing team is concerned that customer needs and wants may have shifted. Your objective as Marketing Manager is to re-evaluate the brand's marketing strategy and marketing management orientation to determine if they need revision. Background Your supervisor, the Vice President of Marketing, describes your assignment. "We have traditionally been the market leader in the premium dog food market with our Grand Champion brand. However, during the recent economic downtown, the brand suffered a sharp drop in sales. We conducted consumer research about this; here are three representative...
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...Best Reasons for Adopting a Pet Having a dog is a wonderful idea, they bring companionship, personality and humor to households across the world. Dogs make good companions because of the friendship, unconditional love, loyalty and protection they give. I have decided to adopt a dog from one of my local rescue centers because there are so many unwanted dogs that deserve a loving home. Companionship is the number one reason I chose to adopt a dog. For instance, when you wake up in the morning they don't care if you have morning breath and no make-up, they will be there to greet you good morning. Also, you know when you come home everyday your dog will always be happy to see you. After a long stressful day they will meet you at the door tail wagging ready to give you hugs and kisses because you're home. It makes all your stress and worries go right out the door. Whether you need someone to cuddle with in bed or company on the couch watching a movie, your dog will always be there for you. The loyalty of dogs is quite amazing and they always want to be by you side. In fact, just walking from room to room in your home you'll be followed. Dogs will never be judgmental, they don't care about the kind of house you live in, the car you drive or what name brand clothes you wear, they will love you for you. You might be feeling emotional, angry, or even talking out loud to yourself about your horrible day, your dog will be there listening and wagging its tail. If you are late feeding...
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...of the most important scientific observations ever in this chimpanzee. From a child she had always been told that humans and only humans used and made tools. She was amazed with what she had just witnessed with her own eyes, therefore doubting some information she had been told as a child. (Jane Goodall, 2010). This was the beginning of research on the human-chimpanzee relationship. There has also been a lot of research done concerning the elephant. Forty years of research has revealed the elephant also exhibit human like behavior. They communicate within their herds displaying many of the humanistic traits, expressing emotions such as flirting, anger and even some of the same parenting skills displayed in humans (Choi, 2011). The observation of the elephants from a distance, showed they display relationships similar to the human relationship They even display pain for their mate when they are in trouble. I know some people who have dogs and their dogs end up having the same type of personality as the owner. There are so many different breeds of dogs and many times people develop a misconception of the breed and feel a certain breed of the dog will act a certain way...
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...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 cat curls up cozily on their lap. Providing for an animal’s needs by going to the pet store or taking a dog for a walk helps reduce seniors’ social isolation by encouraging them...
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...more than 100 countries around the world, with more than 35,000 restaurants. McDonalds is known for their ability to satisfy different tastes in different countries and offering meals that are familiar and part of their everyday diet and for a low price at the same time. In recent years in the US, McDonalds put efforts in changing the way people see their menu, unhealthy, by offering salads, fruit, and other “healthier” alternative options. Although their struggle to keep their menu healthy and affordable is still ongoing, they still remain at the top of the fast-food restaurant list globally. Follower: YUM Brand’s Taco Bell Taco bell was founded by Glen Bell, who first opened a hot dog stand called Bell’s Drive-In in San Bernardino, California in 1946. Bell’s Drive-In sold hamburgers and hot dogs in 1952. At the same time Mcdonald Brothers were building their first restaurant. Taco Bell takes direct aim at McDonald’s Corp. in a new advertisement, which rolled out a new television ad featuring men named Ronald McDonald talking about how much they like Taco Bell’s various breakfast offering. For many years, McDonald’s has been the leader in fast food chain breakfast sales, but Taco Bell is looking to at least make it into the No. 2 spot, and could take over the top spot eventually. Taco Bell rolled out a breakfast menu nationwide in 2014. The menu, which includes Waffle Taco, A.M. Crunchwrap and Bacon-Egg Burrito debuted in Taco Bell locations across the United States. Why:...
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...Business Report- Ron’s Pet World Business Report- Ron’s Pet World EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The business of Ron’s Pet World (RPW) started out as a small-boutique store based in Sydney’s west, which has started to slowly develop competitive advantage over its local competitors to reach a stage where they are preparing to purchase the global ‘Pet Barn’ franchise. RPW endeavors to be the global market leader for pet stores by 2020 through the implementation of a series of best practice operation processes regarding inputs, transformation processes and outputs, applicable to every store. Although there is a risk of some of its competitors changing their operation processes in order to reduce the economic viability of RPW, it is critically important that operations processes will be implemented concerning: 1.Global sourcing of materials 2.Customer service 3.The 4Vs (volume, variety, variation in demand and visibility). This is to ensure that customers receive products and services to the upmost of standards. This will ensure that a strong brand name is maintained and developed. At present, prior to its acquisition of ‘Pet Barn’, RPW has several inefficiencies in its operations process that could hinder profit maximisation. This report will provide a series of recommendations to ensure these issues are addressed. 1.1 GLOBAL SOURCING OF MATERIALS: Inputs, defined as the resources that are put into a system to achieve a desired output, are imperative to RPW to create high quality...
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...HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR YOUR SENIOR DOG The Good News: Dogs Are Living Longer! Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine our pets are living longer than ever! Inevitably as our dogs advance in age, they face a variety of conditions that can adversely affect their health during these golden years. As they age, they often suffer a decline in functioning and could suffer deterioration in their memory, their ability to learn, their level of awareness and their senses of sight and hearing. This deterioration can cause disturbances in their sleep-wake cycles, making them restless at night but sleepy during the day. It can make them forget previously learned commands or habits they were once used to, such as house training and coming when called. It...
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...Eating meat has become a ritual since mankind was created. Hunting to survive and to feed, or in other words our ‘survival instinct’ is one of the few traces that our ancestors have left the modern mankind today. Although mankind are not carnivores per say, we have evolved into thinking so. The majority of us have been brought up eating meat and presumably, have never questioned it. Taking these into account, how ethical is meat eating? One can argue that non-human animals also have the same rights and killing them for food and using them as a mean to human gratification, does not treat them respectfully. The fact that one has been raised to eat meat is cannot be an explanation of why mankind started eating meat and it cannot justify the claim that eating meat is ethical. Yet most of us have no idea that when we eat meat, we are in fact making a subconscious choice. When we were growing up, forming our identity and values, it is fair to say that generally our parents decide on whether we eat meat or not and opposed to making our own choice. We were never asked to reflect upon this daily practice that has such profound unethical dimensions and personal implications. Eating animals were just a given; it was just the way things were. However, this kind of argument allows us to eat human flesh all that required is that one is raised in a cannibalistic tradition, because then we can say that ‘this is the way that things are! But what if in a culture eating human was ethically...
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...is basic so the news can be understood by everyone. * Scare stories- in the newspaper we can find stories that are meant to have a bad influence on the public because they are talking about the rapid spread of the viruses like Ebola. They are mostly there to exploit the public fears because those are also controlled by the government. * Specialist journals- give reports about a specific subject to the public. In here you can find scientific articles of the week. Its target audience are the scientists and also the public. They are written by the people with some scientific knowledge and that’s why the language used is more scientific; they also give more details about the cases. Their purpose is to inform the audience about the new research, discoveries and everything around the science field. TV- is based on transmitting the information to a very large distance; its target audience is large because every age group is watching the TV. * Scare stories- are presented by the news channels and are meant to have a bad outcome on the public opinion. They are made and interpreted in different ways depending...
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