Chasing is instinctual for dogs. Dogs are carnivorous and wild dogs are predators. In addition to being instinctual, most dogs find chasing a lot of fun. However, most people do not find it fun to be chased by a dog, especially a dog they do not know. If...
Many dogs love to chase. Some dogs chase anything that moves, while other dogs pick something specific that they routinely chase, such as cars or cats. Although chasing can be a lot of fun, it should be limited to play time when your dog is allowed to...
Dogs are creatures of instinct, and as such, some will resort to barking and chasing cars, giving in to their predatory instincts. Unfortunately, this can also lead to their death under the wheels of an automobile. Here are a few techniques to keep Rover...
Prey drive is one of the key components of your dog's hereditary makeup. It's hard wired into him. Training a dog like this means knowing how to bring out the prey drive. Interestingly enough, many of the traits dogs are bred for such as hunting or...
Fetch is a great game to play with your puppy once she learns how to get the object and bring it back to you. You should begin training puppies as soon as they are able, but take it slow at first, as they tire quickly. Some breeds, such as terriers, have...
Hi I'm Torri Morris and on behalf of Expert Village we are going to show you how greyhound develop there chasing techniques which is pretty easy. The would chase anything. These are 250 feet runs and you put the puppies in here to start developing there...
If you're owned by a cat, there's probably several new kitty toys lying around your house, all advertised to be the one your feline can't do without. The truth is, cats can do without almost any toy, but if you must buy a toy for your cat, the top ten...
Lure coursing takes a sighthound's natural instinct to chase after prey and turns it into a sport. A machine pulls a lure around a course while two to three dogs race after it. Follow these steps to train your dog to participate in this competition.
Catching a glimpse of a beautiful owl winging by in the middle of the night is an unforgettable experience. We rarely encounter these nocturnal birds except through their calls, but to see owls on a regular basis, you can take up owl watching. If you do...
So if you find one of these guys in your backyard, know that it is a good thing. Well one of the things they are not very aggressive. They will never chase you down. They rarely bite and what they will probably do is open their mouth and show you those...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan and on behalf of expertvillage.com we are going to go over a few things that you can use to exercise your cat with light. A lot of cats will chase lights that they see on the floor and sometimes that can be sunlight and...
Every year in the United States, more than 5 million children under the age of 13 are bitten by dogs. Additionally, dog bite injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency admission of children to hospitals. Fortunately, most dog bites can be...
The desire to chase is instinctual for dogs. Some dogs chase cars, others chase cats, squirrels or anything that moves. Learn how to teach your dog when it is appropriate to chase and when it is not.
Many cats won't let you pet or play with them, but you can win them over if you have patience. By loving your cat, seeing to her needs and giving her your attention, you gradually can gain your cat's trust.
Hi this is Elise McMahon with Expert Village.com and in this video series we are talking about taking your dog for a walk. If you would like to find out more about my services, you can visit my website at www.canineheadstart.com. So in this short video...
I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer with Expert Village. Today we're talking about border collies and herding. This is Tess. Border collies need a lot of physical stimulation. The reason that she is calm and relaxed is because she gets a lot of physical...
You're minding your own business, happily walking or riding your bicycle, when out of nowhere a mean dog appears on the scene, snarling, baring his teeth and looking for all the world as if he's going to sink them into your leg. There's no time to double...
When my husband and I first got our Australian Shepherd, we imagined her leaping for Frisbees right away. Unfortunately, she couldn’t care less about flying discs, tennis balls or any other flying or rolling objects. With a little work and a lot of...
Most puppies take a long time to learn the boundaries of their yard and some never learn. For this reason, it’s a good idea to keep your puppy tethered or in a fenced-in area when she is outside alone, until she has learned where she can and can...
Strong, powerful and brave, the rottweiler is a formidable presence and is believed to be a descendent of the drover dogs of ancient Rome. Behind the rottweiler's impressive stature lies an intelligent, calm and somewhat reserved dog with a strong...
Tail chasing is normal for excited and playful puppies or kittens. However, it can also be a sign of itching and inflammation at the base of the tail, lower back, or anus caused by allergies, liver disease, fleas, or anal sac disease. Tail chasing can...
Cats can intimidate new pet owners with their sneaky feline ways. They actually want to play and will do this by stalking and pouncing. The first time you walk by the couch and get attacked from underneath by a swift cat paw may scare the wits out of you...
A Weimaraner is an energetic, playful, loving dog whose popularity is growing as more people learn about the breed. While it is an intelligent dog, the Weim can also be stubborn and willful and requires a firm but loving discipline. It's not hard to have...
Watching a dog streak across the ground, leap in the air and catch a flying disc is a beautiful sight. How do you teach a dog to do that? It takes time, patience and encouragement. But if you're willing to take the time, your dog could be leaping for the...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I own Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com to talk to you about cat obedience. Hello! Now we are back to our training of cats, training of cats being the most difficult subject...