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What are Alpaca Shows?

Hi. This is Jill Bergman and I am going to talk to you a bit about Alpaca showing in Alpaca shows. Alpaca shows are a lot like dog shows actually. People always ask me "Well, what do you do in Alpaca shows?" Very, very similar to dog shows. Although they...

How to Teach Your Boxer to Come

Instructions Step 1: Get a toy that the puppy especially likes or a handful of enticing treats. Step 2: Position yourself a short distance away from the puppy. Call its name if your dog knows its name; call "puppy-puppy!" if it doesn't. Step 3: Show the...

How to Teach a Dog to Spin

Instructions Step 1: Teach your dog the "sit" and "stay" commands before you begin training him to spin. Step 2: Get your dog into the sit position and tell him to stay. Step 3: Pick up a treat and get your dog's attention. Lower the treat until it's...

Variety in a Dog's Diet

Should I always feed my dog the same dog food? My opinion is no. Just like humans if we would have to eat a pork chop every day for 60 years, not only would our body not be getting the required nutritional supplements but we would become bored and...

Where to Learn Dog Trick Training

Where do I go to learn dog tricks? Normally when asked this question I would always recommend you start in your own neighborhood, talking to neighbors who have been happy with previous instruction from a dog trainer or a dog trick class. The second...

Why Get a Permanent ID for Your Dog

So if your going to be walking with your dog in the woods you either on leash or off leash your just going to be out in public with your dog, it's really important that your dog has some form of permanent ID. The most common now a days are either a...

Why You Should Not Punish your Dog

So we have just been talking about setting your dog up for success and using lots of praise and positive reinforcement with your dog when you are teaching them the appropriate way to greet people. So is important to also bring up what you should not do...

How to Feed Multiple Dogs

When you have multiple dogs feeding time could be sometimes a little bit more confusing if you are just feeding one dog. One thing that you want to do is make sure that you know which dog eats out of which bowl that could be easily accomplish if you have...

How to Go Skijoring

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Skis Dog Snow Ski poles Step 1: Explore the topic of dogs and pulling. Some dogs love it, others are less enthusiastic. Research some of the other harness and pulling activities for dogs that can offer a means of...

How to Befriend a Stray Dog

Instructions Step 1: Get the dog's attention by making a light clicking noise, by quietly clapping hands together or by talking to it quietly. Avoid startling the animal. Step 2: Slowly and calmly approach the dog. Continue to talk or make soft noises to...