Instructions Step 1: Go to dog shows as a spectator and watch handlers in the ring. Read the judges' score sheets after the class, and try to figure out why they rated the dogs the way they did. Step 2: Choose a breed that you think you want to handle...
Hi! My name is Gretchen Brown. I have been teaching conformation training and handling professionally for 20 some odd years. I am coming today on behalf of expertvillage.com to teach you how to train and show your show dog. A professional handler can be...
Instructions Step 1: Find an ostrich to ride. There are many in South Africa and other countries around the world, but not every place will let you ride one. Check locally for ostrich farms and ask if they allow rides. Once you've chosen a bird, the...
Instructions Step 1: Select a dog to handle. Most dog handlers begin training their dogs when they are puppies. Step 2: Allow you dog to become accustomed to being handled. Massage its muscles and touch its teeth, ears, paws and tail frequently. Step 3...
Instructions Step 1: Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions. Become proficient in map reading, compass use, radio communication, navigation, first aid and survival in the wild. Step 2: Pass a criminal background check. Be in great physical...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Plastic Enclosure Handler Step 1: Make sure the mare is receptive by bringing her to the stallion's stall and letting them sniff and nuzzle each other. If the mare is receptive she will repeatedly raise her tail to...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Friend who is familiar with at least one of the dogs 2 leashes Step 1: Put the dogs in separate rooms from one another, or, if the introduction will happen outside, keep the dogs out of eyesight from one another...
Instructions Step 1: Train your dog to do basic obedience. He must know his name, make eye contact and obey the commands sit, down, stay and come. Step 2: Once your dog can perform basic obedience behaviors with distractions, move on to more advanced...
Hi! I am Elise Paffrath with Breeze Thru Agility here in Brattleboro, Vermont. I am going to be talking on behalf of Expert Village at Expertvillage.com. I am going to be talking about beginner agility. So as far as breed and size, this is Scout, Scoutie...
Instructions Step 1: Get an AKC eligible dog. The AKC is an organization for purebred dogs and dogs competing in AKC events need to be AKC registered. If your dog isn't registered with AKC, review the registration rules on the AKC website to determine...
Instructions Step 1: Make certain your dog is eligible for AKC sport competition. The AKC is an organization for purebred dog sports, and competing dogs need to be AKC registered. If you have a purebred dog that is not AKC registered, visit the AKC...
Instructions Step 1: Train the horse as you would any other horse to accept a halter and be lead around. Teach it to stop, turn, back up and stand tied. Pick up his feet, rub his ears, brush him and get him accustomed to being handled daily. Horses...
Hi! This is Elise Paffrath with Breeze Thru Agility. I am talking today on behalf of Expert Village.com. We are talking about beginner agility for your dog. In agility training, it is very important that your dog not only focus on the obstacles that you...
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. Just to repeat for...
Instructions Step 1: Learn the basic commands for herding breeds. These can be used for training whether or not you are training with stock. Step 2: Teach your dog basic obedience skills like sit, stay and come. This is especially important in the...
Hi! I'm Captain Ray Varner with the Page Police Department for expertvillage.com. What we want to teach you today is walking the dog in the heel position. What we want to do is when the dog is in the heel position and correctly positioned in the heel...
Hi! My name is Gretchen Brown. I have been teaching conformation training and handling professionally for 20 some odd years. I am coming today on behalf of expertvillage.com to teach you how to train and show your show dog. If you want to get an AKC...
Instructions Step 1: Hire a professional. Even if you're the best tiger nail-clipper in the world, you need to hire a professional to oversee the process. You should not attempt to groom or interact with a tiger without a professional handler or...
Hi! I am Elise Paffrath with Breeze Thru Agility. I am talking about beginner agility training today on behalf of Expert Village.com. I want to talk a little bit about dogs learning to perform obstacles independently of the handler. When we first start...
Instructions Step 1: Watch many semen collections by experienced handlers before you attempt it on your own. Note carefully how the handlers move around the stallion to prevent injury to him and to themselves. A stallion in the throes of passion is even...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Qualified dog Certifications Step 1: Meet the minimum requirements to become a K-9 handler. You must be at least 18 years of age. You must also be in good health because you will be required to work outside in the...
I'm Captain Ray Vonner with Page Police Department for ExpertVillage.com. What I want to show you is a Detector dog that has already trained in drug detection. Now, this dog has all the abilities that we want in a dog that is going to be searching for...
My name is Phil Hoelcher and I am representing Expert Village.com this morning and we are going to be talking a little bit about the sport of Schutzhund. We are going to try to show you a little bit about all three phases, the tracking, obedience and...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Patience Dog muzzle Consistency Step 1: Choose the right puppy. Choosing the right puppy is the most important step in training your police dog. Monitor two or three selected puppies (usually German Shepherds) for...
In agility there are many different types of obstacles. Many are to just jump over or through. And there are also many obstacles called contact obstacles. An example which is in front of me. This is the teeter totter and like all contact obstacles, they...