Dogs have been in existence for thousands of years. Since the beginning of recorded history, dogs have been hunting partners, protectors, tools and friends to humans around the world. While most dogs in civilized society live one or two dogs to a family...
You brought home your beautiful new pet and realized there was a problem. Your new dog wanted to be the family "pack" leader. A dominant dog in the home can be dangerous, especially if you have children. The dominant dog may want to discipline a child...
Dog packs--backpacks for dogs--enable your dog to carry her own gear when camping, hiking and taking long walks. Used typically by work and rescue dogs that spend most of their time outdoors in rugged environments, dog packs are also used in agility...
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...
Cesar Millan, the dog trainer known to the world as The Dog Whisperer, recommends that dogs, especially those with lots of energy, carry backpacks on their daily walks. Your dog can also carry a back pack when you go hiking to carry his own water, food...
Advantage is a flea-control medication taken monthly to provide fast relief and prevention. There are formulas available for both cats and dogs. For cats, there are two dosages, depending upon the size of the cat. First, there is a dosage for kittens who...
Hi, this is Ryan Gwilliam with Expert Village and I'm going to teach you some common myths about how you walk your dog. One of the things is that people think that you have to keep your dog on the same side at all times. This is not true. I have, I walk...
What is a dog correction. Dog corrections are used in a wolf pack or a dog pack to instill leadership roles and a correct behavioral balance. You will notice how many dogs who have full run of a house or don't listen to any commands have no boundaries...
Backpacking is a popular sport in many parts of the world. Many people enjoy taking their canine companions backpacking with them, and a number of pet supply companies have picked up on this trend. Dog backpacks can be found in every shape and size to...
Dog backpacks make a great accessory for avid hikers looking to take their canine companion along, or for owners with high-energy dogs that could use a boost to their regular walks. The key to using a dog backpack is to slowly get your dog used to it...
For centuries dogs have been touted as fiercely loyal. This is due in part to their instinctive nature to protect their home and family. These instincts run deep within canines and can be enhanced through training or environment.
Dogs, like people, can suffer from a variety of brain disorders that can cause seizures. Traditionally, it has been thought that once a dog was actually in the process of having a seizure, the owner's only option was to wait it out and prevent the dog...
A backpack for a dog? Absolutely! You might be surprised how much your dog loves to sport a nice looking doggie backpack. The doggie backpack isn't just about style, it's about function too. There are many different styles of packs, with various...
I'm James Donnelly from Expert Village and today I'm going to show you what you might need in case of a flood emergency. Okay, the best thing to have in case of any emergency is of course a flood, which is what we are talking about today, is a bag of...
Name command praise command. For the majority of commands that you administer to your dog, I would like you to address them by the name of the dog, name of the command, followed by praise and command name. The reason, Koogle, the reason that I like this...
In a natural dog pack, there will always be an ''alpha" to lead the pack and provide guidance. Today, the dog's pack is the dog's family where owners should take over the alpha role. When this takes place, dogs are naturally submissive and relaxed. But...
Making saddlebags for animals is a straightforward and quick project that anyone can do. You can make saddlebags for horses, donkeys and even small, lightweight ones for some large bird species. Saddlebags for your dog can be used when you take your pet...
If you live in a multiple-dog household, you generally do not need to train one of your dogs to be the pack leader. One will likely emerge naturally, and the leader is almost always the oldest female. On the other hand, if your new male puppy decides to...
When preparing to take a road trip with your pet there are a number of things you should have on hand. Just like packing a bag for your children, your pets need a travel bag, too. You need to have food and water, a toy or two, maybe a favorite blanket...
Hi, I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer and behaviorist for Expert Village. Another myth that we want to address is that people often leave dogs in back yards or kennels by themselves. They don't do well. They're social animals; they're born to be social...
How is a correction is used in a wolf, dog pack. The best way to use corrections is to be consistent and routine with the correction. In all of my trainings, I show customers how to use their voice, vocal tones and their posture to achieve balance with...
Animals of exceptional loyalty to their own kind, the endangered wild dogs of Africa roam the grasslands and woodlands of many eastern and southern African national parks in packs, hunting and sharing larger prey. Their population has never recovered...