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Horses are fight or flight animals, so when they are put into stressful situations they have a tendency to become anxious and take flight. Some horses will be less nervous than others because of how they are able to handle stress. The best way to reduce...
A nervous, upset dog in the car can be a danger to both you and the dog. If you've already tried the regular training tips to help your dog get used to the car, you may need to think outside the box a little to help your dog overcome his nervousness.
Learning to correctly calm an excited puppy is the first stage of dog training. A puppy needs to learn when to listen to its owner for safety and good manners. Calming a puppy is easy to do and should be done prior to any training session.
Hi, this is Ryan Gwilliam on behalf of Expert Village and I am going to show you how to create a boundary for your dog. I talked about how walking about properly and how you should always be the first one out the doors and now I am going to show you how...
Routine is an important component of a healthy, happy dog’s life. Any change in this routine can cause your dog anxiety, particularly at the holidays when you may be experiencing your own stress. Limiting the amount of change your dog is exposed...
Horses are somewhat skittish by nature and many are easily spooked. An animal that size can be dangerous when frightened, particularly to a handler standing close by. Here are things you can do to calm down an upset horse and improve the safety of the...
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...
Hi my name is Sarah and my name is Haley and we are two of the technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital and on behalf of Expert Village.com, we are going to speak with you today a little bit about the care of your dog. Once you get your dog in the...
Quieting a noisy bird can be a difficult, frustrating task. But you must quell the racket for the sake of your peace of mind and your neighbors'. Here's how to do it with a minimum of fuss.
Cats certainly have minds of their own. Unlike dogs who mainly live their lives to make their owners happy, cats live to make themselves happy. Perhaps that is why it is so much easier to teach a dog tricks. Cats, on the other hand, will only learn and...
The doorbell rings and your dog launches into frenzy, barking and howling as you yell at him to be quiet or try quietly to shush him, but nothing seems to help. Maybe you resort to locking him in another room when friends, or even the pizza delivery...
The best choice is to spay your cat, but if medical conditions prevent the procedure, you'll have to learn to live with it. Unspayed cats can be a handful even when they are not in heat. There are ways to cope with their extra needs, but you need...
Hi! I'm Melanie McElroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we are going to talk about training dogs. We've been working with Bubbles, the Border Collie, outside. Now when we were working outside, I couldn't get her attention at all. She...
While a pet pig may not be as eager to learn tricks as your average family dog, you may be surprised at how intelligent this animal can be when properly motivated. Pigs are known for being stubborn, so you'll need to be patient, attentive and...
Even though goats are born wild and may want to jump and run all day, there are ways to get them calmed down and ready to be a part of the farm. Knowing how to approach a goat and making sure that they become trained, can help you with keeping them calm...
Most people get a little nervous or anxious around aggressive dogs but it is important to stay calm. When your dog shows aggression correct it immediately before it escalates and gets out of control. Watch for aggressive signs such as becoming tense...
Having a job can be joyful, but sometimes it can be frustrating. One of these times is when your dog barks at many things, or barks often. Many times, a dog barks because he is lonely or bored. If this is the case with your dog, you can stop his barking...
Preparing a pampering pet basket for the favorite pet in your life can be a simple task that will not only bring a smile to the owner's face but a wag to the tail of the pet who will be the lucky recipient. By filling the basket with the pet's favorite...
Pet birds have personalities just like humans do. There are many times when birds get excited, either when there is unexpected activity around them or when they feel threatened. Calming down a bird is more difficult than calming down other types of pets.
The health benefits of massage for both humans and animals have been known for quite some time. The soothing sensation of touch helps to calm a dog down and strengthens the bond between you and your dog. As your dog ages and suffers from arthritis, joint...
The quick contains the blood vessels in a dog's toenail and can be one of the most sensitive areas on your dog. Injury to the quick can cause pain to your dog, as well as lots of bleeding.
Parents are often quite anxious to start getting their children together for playdates at very early ages. The problem, of course, is that toddlers are still learning about self-control and often they are not able to express anger or frustration in...
Dogs display aggression for many reasons. They can feel threatened when someone challenges their social status, when they are afraid and when they feel territorial or protective. Dogs display aggression by baring their teeth, snarling, barking or...
Some dogs are excessively hyper. This could be because of their age, their breed or their individual personality traits. But all dogs, even the calmest of breeds, occasionally will have times when you need to help them to calm down. Read on to learn how...
At some time or another we will all find ourselves confronted by an angry person. It may be a customer of yours, or on the road, or a family member or neighbor. You can't talk to an angry excited person until they calm down and cool off. Here are steps...
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