Instructions Step 1: Exercise your dog outside before putting him in the crate. Give him time to run and play and defuse some of his energy. Give him time to go to the bathroom before being crated. Step 2: Take your dog out of the crate when you get home...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Puppy Dog Collar Calming a Puppy Step 1: Approach the puppy from the front. Step 2: Coral the puppy with your body if not on a leash. If the dog is wearing a collar, take a firm hold of it. Step 3: Speak to the...
There are several things you can do to help your dog relax before you leave and also during your trip. These can include massage; herbs, music and having your dog wear a gentle leader in walking him. Some dogs like to have their ears massaged. You can...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Designated “calm” area for your cat Feliway Comfort Zone spray or diffuser Step 1: Determine the cause of your cat’s aggression. Does your cat lash out at another pet in the household, or does the...
Instructions Step 1: Prepare the trailer. Make certain it is enclosed so that the ostrich, if mature, cannot stick its head out. Also make certain there are no sharp objects inside the trailer on which the ostrich may injure itself while being...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog training collar Leash Treats (hot dog pieces work well) Step 1: Use up some of your dog's energy. Start in the morning with a long walk or run. She is not going to ever focus on any training technique until she...
Instructions Step 1: Hold the ferret by the scruff of the neck until he calms down after he bites. After the ferret calms down put him down. After repeated attempts the ferret will learn that the biting behavior is not acceptable. Step 2: Put on a pair...
Instructions Step 1: Get exercise. It could be that one of the reasons your dog will not calm down is simply because he has too much unused energy. Many dogs today are lavished with love and affection but are lacking in play and exercise. Take your dog...
Instructions Step 1: Give a cat herbs to soothe their nerves. Thyme and camomile are effective in helping to calm your cat down in certain situations. You can add these herbs to their water, give them in pill form or sprinkle them on the cat's food. Step...
Instructions Step 1: Divert your horse's attention from what frightens him. This is particularly effective if you see something you know has spooked your horse in the past before he sees it. Step 2: Walk your horse, leading him from side to side, or...
Instructions Step 1: Wait until the dog has had a chance to become acclimated to life in a shelter before you temperament test him. If the dog has been abused he may be a bit shy in the new environment and you will get more accurate test results once he...
As discussed earlier, visual tin man is a very important visual to let your dog know to be calm and that a command is soon to follow. As you've seen Coogle throughout the video, he sees tin man and he sits and remains calm. As I show you the steps of...
Hi, my name is Mary and I'm with expertvillage.com and today we're going to talk about the basic rules of massaging an animal. Rules you say? What kind of rules can there be to massaging an animal? Well, the first one is you have to be in the right time...
Instructions Step 1: Remain calm and confident while grooming your horse, as horses are intelligent animals and will sense your tension. If you are nervous, your horse will be, too. As you are grooming, pay attention to your horse's ears and nostrils. If...
Hi this is Ryan Gwilliam with expert village and I'm gonna talk to you about how to be the dominate one over both of your dogs. If you have dog or more or you have multiple pets in the house everyone should know that the humans are the leaders and the...
Hi, this is Ryan William with Expert Village; I'm going to teach you how to greet people who come to your house and how your dog should behave when people come over to visit you. First thing, when I first got this guy about a month ago, he would charge...
Instructions Step 1: Wait to approach an emu when it appears calm and not agitated. Emus tend to be most docile in the morning or evening. Step 2: Walk slowly toward the animal. Approach the emu without any food in hand, which may entice the bird to come...
Instructions Step 1: Give your rabbit some space. He may be defending his territory and doesn't want you around. Walk away for awhile to give him time to cool down. Step 2: Leave your rabbit alone in a quiet area. Put him in his cage or leave him in a...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Hermit crab food Hermit crab leash Step 1: Feed your crab carefully and gently with your hands. Offer your hermit crab small pieces of food and coax him to approach you from greater distances to establish a...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village, and today we’re going to talk about training dogs. So Aida the standard poodle is ready to learn how to lie down. She has been very distracted by squirrels and leaping about in...
Instructions Step 1: The best idea for any rabbit is not to transport them unless you need to. Rabbits can get stressed when traveling, and aren't the best companions in a moving vehicle. But every now and then, if there's an important bunny function you...
Instructions Step 1: Choose your tools carefully. Clippers made for human hair are not appropriate for a dog's dense coat. You need quality clippers and blades made specifically for animal grooming. Human hair clippers will pull the dog's fur and will...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Doggie treats (optional) Stoop to their level -- literally! Step 1: Proceed with caution. When approaching a dog for the first time, the dog will be suspicious of you because you are a stranger. Walk slowly toward...
Instructions Step 1: Separate the horse from the item that bothers it. If a jacket hanging on the fence is blowing in the wind, put it on or roll it into a ball and put it on the ground. If a barking dog is spooking the horse, kennel the dog or lead the...
Instructions Step 1: Follow your usual routine with the horse on the day of the show. If a morning walk or riding on a short trail is normal daily activity, make sure to carry this activity out as you would on any day. Step 2: Prepare early. Do not wait...