Now the next thing we're going to do is some bear crawls. Bear crawls, they work your whole body, you're going to use your core, you're going to use your lower back, and we're going to add a little bit, a couple of twists to it. So the main thing is, is...
Many dog owners enjoy teaching their dogs to perform tricks. Most have taught their dogs the basic commands, such as "sit" and "lie down." However, if you're looking for something more advanced, teach your dog to crawl. Just follow these simple steps.
On behalf of Expert Village, my name is Unique and this is my handsome assistant Arie. And we're here at Energy Fitness in New York City talking about speed and agility techniques. This is a great partner drill, or something that you're doing in a class...
Hi! I’m Tracy Tenner with Better Behavior Dog Training here at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davie, Florida. We’re here on behalf of expertvillage.com and we’re going to be teaching you how to teach your dogs tricks. Alright the next...
You've mastered the basics of dog training with your canine buddy--sit, stay, down--and now you're ready for one of the next level, the crawl. This is a pretty easy trick to teach a dog, especially one that is food motivated. Grab a few of your dog's...
If you can hear a scratching in your ear and feel a tickle, you may have a spider in your ear. Spiders tend to flee to dark places to hide, and if your ear is nearby it is a likely place to go. Never fear, there is an easy way to remove this pest from...
If your dog looks a tad bored these days, enliven both your lives by teaching it some tricks. You can give your pet an excellent workout while showing it how to jump through a hoop.
Snails make remarkably quiet and self-sufficient pets. They provide their own housing and go about their days industriously and without complaint. One sad snail fact, though, is that these creatures are notoriously challenging to train. By appealing to a...
Did you move into a house and find stray cats on the back porch, in the garage, basement, outbuildings or crawl spaces? If you don’t want any feral felines hanging around, here are some steps to convince them to move on.
This is Eileen Dey on behalf of Expert Village and in this segment we'll talk about Reiki for pets. Reiki is such a gentle, easy way to help your loved pet, whatever may be going on with them. And all one has to do is allow the pet to come into their...
Lizards are all around us. Sometimes, you may want to capture a wild lizard and make it your pet. It is important that you think about the long term commitment you are making to care for the wild lizard. Generally, wild lizards who are into pets are...
Hi, I'm Johan Svahnström on behalf of Expert Village. Okay, how about handling your leopard gecko. Can you pick it up, can you hold it, can you pet it? Well, that's good about leopard geckos because they are quite easy to handle. They're docile...
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...
Collecting tadpoles and watching them develop into frogs is a great exercise in teaching children about metamorphosis. Because the process of metamorphosis takes a few weeks in most cases, it is important to know how to feed and take care of the tadpoles...
The fire belly newt is an affordable pet. It has a long life span, usually five to 10 years and is an easy starter pet. Newts will be very happy with a few necessities and a watchful owner who follows these steps and keeps an eye out for sickness or...
On behalf of Expert Village, I'm Nicole, and I'm here to tell you about iguanas. Mites and ticks are common in iguanas, in fact all reptiles. They're external parasites which can cause infection, and if left untreated, they can even cause death. A tick...
Hamsters and other rodents make excellent low-maintenance pets. They are self contained, easy to feed and care for, and they make very little mess. Just because they don't require the same amount of attention that dogs and cats do, however, doesn't mean...
Toys for rabbits are a must for any owners. Toys promote satisfy chewing needs, help with boredom, help your rabbit get exercise and in general, keep rabbits healthier and happier. Toys keep rabbits from destroying things out of boredom. But there are...
Like young children, puppies are full of curiosity. Your home is one big playground for exploration. Keep your puppy and your belongings safe by taking precautions to keep him away from dangerous items and situations. Follow these steps to puppy proof...
Hi my name's Elizabeth speaking on behalf of expert village what we're going to talk about today is how to get your bird to voluntarily go into a crate for travel. One of the first things want to do is you wanna have that crate in this case you might...
My name is Elizabeth and I am speaking on behalf of Expert Village. We are going to talk about cage accessories for sugar gliders today. The cage accessories that are absolutely required for every sugar glider cage would be a water bottle (they will...
The game "Shark and Lifeguard" is a fun and active children's game that uses a large play parachute. It's a perfect party activity when performed in a supervised and safe environment.
Just as extreme summer heat can cause health problems from dogs and cats, winter brings on its own set of potential hazards for our four-legged friends. How can you ensure your pets safety during the frigid cold? Check out these tips from the ASPCA.
If you've proven your dog training skills by teaching Rover the basics of agility training, you may decide to go professional and teach classes in the community. Teaching dog agility training classes build on the skills you already know and takes them...
If you discover a bat trapped in your house, don’t panic. It shouldn’t be too difficult to trap the bat without harming it and get it outside. Just gather the materials below and follow these steps!