While there are a lot of dogs that run up to every person they see, wag their tail and try to lick them silly, there are also many dogs that you have to gain their trust before they will have any association with you. While this isn't easy, it definitely...
Hi! This is Elise McMahon with Expert Village and we’re talking in this video about how to travel with your dog. If you would like to find out more about my services you can visit my website canineheadstart.com. So lastly here in this topic we...
It's really important when you see a dog working in harness to remember that it is a working dog. The job it does is really, really important and if you are distracting the dog or calling the dog or trying to pet the dog in any way that could put the...
Owning and/or caring for more than one dog can be a good experience. Multiple dogs can keep one another company while you're away, and watching how each dog's personality relates to the others can be fun. However, caring for multiple dogs means more food...
Most dogs aren't naturally aggressive toward their own species, but there are some dogs who just don't like other dogs, whether it's a personal dislike or a trait of the breed. Though you might not be able to train your dog to genuinely like other dogs...
I'm Sylva Kelegian with Expert Village and we are going to be talking about the importance of keeping your dog safe so that it cannot be stolen and sold to research labs. Here in LA and across the country, it's a very very prominent, unfortunate...
In this segment, I will be talking about dog food and the importance to your dog's health. Many times when I start out with a new dog customer, I always want to probe for the behavior of what may be causing the exact dog behavioral challenge. I often...
Don’t ever start on the face. When you start on your dog always start on the back like I did her tail. You start on the back and you want to keep the dog in a position that is comfortable and one that he can get into. Like you’re not going to...
It can be difficult to know when the right time is to have a dog euthanized. As family pets, dogs are literally part of the family and, to some people, seem like our own children. As humans, we become extremely attached to dogs and no one wants to make...
"Roll over" is one of the most common and impressive tricks a dog can learn. Although some dogs are able to master 'roll over' immediately, most dogs must learn four simple steps that result in a 'roll over' maneuver. When teaching your dog to roll over...
Hi! I'm Vicki Leffingwell on behalf of Expert Village and I am going to show you how to make a homemade dog bed for a medium size dog. In this clip I am going to show you how to properly measure your dog for a dog bed. You get a tape measure, have your...
Ever since mankind first moved inside buildings he has been challenged with training his companion, the dog. If you train your canine correctly, you will have a long and rewarding relationship, but if you don't you will have puddles on the floor...
A service dog is one that is qualified to assist a disabled person. Dogs need to be certified before they are eligible to assist a disabled person in public. Certification enables the dog to go into stores, banks, schools and anywhere else where the dog...
Hi! This is Elise McMahon for expertvillage and in this video series we’re talking about how to travel with your dog. If you would like to find out more about my services you can visit my website canineheadstart.com. We’re talking about...
Strokes are a serious health risk for dogs and can occur with little or no warning. If your dog is suffering from a stroke, his recovery depends on fast diagnosis and treatment. Use the steps below to learn quickly whether your dog is exhibiting symptoms...
Dogs are much harder to house train than cats. Cats seem to instinctively know how to use the litter box. A dog, however, must be shown that it needs to let you know it must go to the bathroom. If you are consistent in your training, your dog can learn...
Move hands to steady the dog insures your dog will stay calm before you carry out the trick. Dog sit! After baiting the dog, they know I have the food. If I think the dog is going to get distracted, I'll move my hand. You will see how the dog follows the...
Dog sitters come in handy when you cannot take your dog on vacation with you. They are even handier for those days when you get stuck at work for more than a normal eight-hour shift. A dog sitter might be the neighborhood teen, or it can be a company...
Hi! This is Elise McMahon for expertvillage and in this video series we’re talking about how to travel with your dog. If you would like to find out more about my services you can visit my web site at canineheadstart.com. So in this first clip we...
Depending on the breed of dog you have, caring for a show dog can be as simple as caring for a regular pet or it can be extremely complicated. Special grooming cuts on certain dogs must be maintained for show. You may have to groom your dog or---if you...
A man's best friend deserves a party fit for a... dog. Creating a party for a dog entails certain challenges with planning. While a dog is a man's best friend, dogs are not necessarily best friends with one another. Food for a dog party needs to be...
If you have no experience with dogs, you may be a little apprehensive about taking care of your friend's dog. If your friend needs help and you have the time, then you should agree to watch the dog. There are a few instructions your friend may give you...