Let’s talk about kennels. Basically there are two kinds of kennels; wire or soft sided. Now if you consider soft sided kennels, think about your dog and if it will get stressed out on a trip either at a hotel or in the car because if it would be...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: time money for kennel fee's How to Choose a Dog Kennel Step 1: Talk with other dog owners about their kennels and what they don't like and like as well as the costs. Also, ask your vet and local pet store for any...
Kennels or dog crates are an effective tool in not only potty training your dog, but bringing about calm submissive behavior. In the many dogs that I've trained over the many years, I always recommend to customers, whether they have a toy breed or a...
Instructions Step 1: Check the zoning restrictions in your area for kennels by going to your local town office. This is a necessary step when opening a pet boarding kennel. Step 2: Open a boarding kennel by becoming part of a franchise. Businesses like...
Instructions Step 1: Choose a kennel large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around in. Crates come in a variety of sizes and materials. Plastic or metal crates are best for regular, household crating as collapsible, fabric kennels are not intended...
Hi! I'm Beverly for Expert Village. In this clip, we are going to be talking about what boarding is. Boarding is when you take your pet out of your home and bring them to an outside facility where they will provide care while you are traveling. It is...
Instructions Step 1: Talk to the racing manager at a racetrack you are interested in. He will be able to provide information about buying your own greyhound. You can get names and phone numbers of breeders. Find out all you can about the breeder's...
Hi this is Elise McMahon for Expert Village.com and in this video series we are talking about house training your dog. If you would like to find out more about my services, you can visit my website at canineheadstart.com. So we are going to be talking...
Instructions Step 1: Learn the breed standard for cane corsos. This will include information about physical size and characteristics as well as temperament. Then examine older dogs and puppies bred by the breeder you are considering and make sure they...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: A facility in an area zoned for dog kennels Kennel supplies: bowls, towels, blankets, dog houses, hoses, food, leashes, collars, water Donations/financial support Staff Website/publicity How to Start an Animal...
Instructions Step 1: Make a list of the things you want to offer and accomplish with your doggy daycare. This should include the days and hours you will be open; the types and sizes of dogs you will consider; if you will offer meals, toys, walks, and...
Instructions Step 1: Begin shopping boarding kennels before you need one. Find out about their reservation policies and other requirements such as health records and dog socialization tests. Ask for a tour. Step 2: Ask if the staff receives any training...
Instructions Step 1: Schedule your puppy’s first round of shots between the age of 6 and 8 weeks. At this time, your vet will administer vaccinations against parvovirus, bordetellosis, distemper, hepatitis and parainfluenza. Your vet may delay the...
Hi! I'm Beverly for Expert Village. If you are looking for a place to board your dog or cat, the best place to start is again on-line. Check out your favorite search engine and go in boarding, kennels or dog care and you should find some place in your...
Instructions Step 1: Talk to your vet about the vaccine schedule he or she recommends for both puppies and adult dogs. Where you live may determine which vaccines your dog needs. Puppies six weeks old and younger should not be vaccinated. The mother's...
Instructions Step 1: Purchase a kennel for the dog's full adult height. Choose a crate with a movable wall. This partition can be positioned to decrease the floor space by up to half. Talk to the breeder or a knowledgeable salesperson at the pet store...
What is kennel cough. Probably everybody has heard that and heard from vets and if you've boarded your dog, you've heard it from places that you board but people may not have a really good idea what is kennel cough and how your dog can get it. Kennel...
Instructions Step 1: Buy a pure-bred puppy from a reputable breeder. Never buy a puppy, pure-bred or otherwise, from a pet store. They buy their dogs from puppy mills, which breed dogs under deplorable conditions. Step 2: Obtain the American Kennel Club...
InstructionsThings You’ll Need:Proper facilitiesSpace for dogs to run/playFoodToysStep 1:Get funding for the kennel or start small. A professional kennel that can board many dogs at one time requires space and money to ensure it is appropriate for...
Instructions Step 1: Follow the rules. Your dog's name should contain the name of the kennel from where she came. Most of the time it's the first part of the name. For example, if your dog came from Green Hills Farm Kennel, you could name your dog "Green...
Hi, I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer and behaviorist for Expert Village. Another myth that we want to address is that people often leave dogs in back yards or kennels by themselves. They don't do well. They're social animals; they're born to be social...
Hi. My name is Charlie Labarda. I am here with Expert Village. We're here to show you how to hunt with bird dogs. This is a dog trailer that I made. I'm going to open it up. You notice I got a cover. It protects the dog from the rain, wind, dust and...
InstructionsThings You’ll Need:TreatsclickerStep 1:Watch your dog carefully when you go to take him out of the kennel. He should be settled down with all four paws on the floor and not barking. If he is behaving properly, click and toss a treat...
Instructions Step 1: Check the registration papers of both dogs to be sure that they are from the same kennel club. Some kennel clubs will not recognize dogs from certain other kennel clubs. If the dogs belong to kennel clubs, find out if you can dual...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog Stethoscope Thermometer and lube Vaccines Antibiotics Well ventillated kennel facility Step 1: Be aware that kennel cough is caused most often by a bacteria (Bordatella) which is contagious in dogs, and usually...