Hi! I'm Melanie McElroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we are going to talk about training dogs. So let's talk about teaching Corgi's to sit. Corgi's are wonderful animals but there are some things about Corgi's that make them a little...
Hi! I'm Melanie McElroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we are going to talk about training dogs. So let's talk about the down command with our Welsh Pembroke Corgi. This is Gibson and Gibson has gone through learning how to pay more...
Corgis are extremely bright, energetic dogs with a heart of gold and a willingness to please. Yet even with all of that going for them, like any dog, they do best if they are well-trained. A dog that has proper obedience training and socialization is a...
Pembroke Welsh corgis are a special breed, often considered big dogs in small dogs' bodies. They are funny, intelligent and devoted to their human companions. The breed is so beloved that people who have lived with and loved a corgi often end up with two...
Corgi puppies are full of personality and carry that boldness with them to adulthood. While extremely affectionate and eager to please, corgis can also be stubborn and will try to get their way, which can make potty training difficult. But with an owner...
Hi! I'm Melanie McElroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village. Today we are going to talk about training dogs. So let's talk about training Corgi's. Corgi's are lovely dogs. They have wonderful corky personalities. They are energetic and are bred to...
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (also known as a Pem) is the shortest of all the herding breeds, but should not be too short, as it would give it a coarse appearance. To make up for its shortness, its legs incline a bit inward in a trot. This breed is bold, but...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we’re going to talk about puppies. So now we’re going to teach this little puppy, how to sit. Now the first thing to consider is the treat that you’re going...
Modern dogs are often seen as companions, fashion accessories or family members, but even today, people rely on dogs to work. Probably the most familiar working dog is a guard dog, but herding dogs are a vital part of many farms. These fascinating dogs...
One way to determine if your dog has crystals in its urinary tract is if you notice a change in your dog's urination habits. Your dog could be urinating more frequently than usual, the urine could be bloody, or it could dribble. If your dog is straining...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we’re going to talk about puppies. So let’s talk about how to teach your puppy how to fetch and to drop and about tug of war. Tug of war is not a good game to...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we’re going to talk about puppies. Now it’s time to teach this little corgi puppy how to lie down. Barto has sit, sit down, so what I’m going to do is use...
Not all dogs have healthy backs. Because they walk on all four feet, dogs' backs are less vulnerable to injuries than human backs, even under similarly stressful situations. All the same, some dogs have back problems due to their activity level, their...
Tapeworms are one of the most common internal parasites that dogs can get. If small rice-like segments are found clinging to the hair around the dog's anus or in its stool, the dog has tapeworms. Often, these segments will be wriggling. Those segments...
Breeders and other people who own or foster many dogs often find it useful to know how to give their own vaccinations and prophylactic medications. Using horse wormer, measured in doses appropriate for dogs, is a common cost-saving measure, particularly...
Immune deficiency in dogs is caused by hereditary flaws that destroy an animal's ability to fight disease. In dogs, immunodeficiency problems are linked to specific breeds. Purebred dogs bear increased risk due to inbreeding that is common for preserving...
As of 2009, there are more than 150 different dog breeds recognized throughout the world. Each dog's use, temperament, activity levels or physical attributes determine the group of each breed. There are seven different groups used by the American Kennel...
The United Kennel Club (UKC) promotes many dog sports and shows, including dog agility. By registering a dog with the association, a competitor can enter all UKC-sanctioned agility trials and become a part of the dog sports community. UKC accepts mixed...
If your full-grown dog has droopy, saggy skin, she may be suffering from one of several genetic disorders that reduce the levels of collagen in her body. Because the condition, also known as "cutaneous asthenia," may cause your pet chronic joint pain and...
Canine degenerative disk disease and degenerative myelopathy are two common degenerative spinal diseases in dogs. "Degenerative" means that the onset is gradual rather than sudden, and depending on the case, "gradual" can mean a few hours up to a few...
Throughout the world, facilities exist to care and provide for animals when they are lost, abused or neglected. These facilities also provide a haven for undomesticated animals that may pose a threat to the community. By keeping stray animals off the...
If your dog has bladder stones, your pet will require care by a veterinarian. Treatment options depend upon the size, type and location of the stones. Options include surgery, urohydropropulsion, medical management and altering the pet's diet. Despite...