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Tips for Motivating Your Dog

Tips for Motivating Your Dog

On behalf of Expert Village, I'm Carl Puentes, with K-9 Solutions in Miami, Florida and today I am going to show you dog training techniques from my new book "Who is Training Whom." Okay there are different ways to motivate a dog. You can use food...

When to Praise your Puppy : Tips for Housebreaking Puppies

When to Praise your Puppy : Tips for Housebreaking Puppies

Hi, my name is Tracey Tenner and this is Doc. I’m the resident dog trainer and behaviorist here at Extra Care Hospital in Davy, Florida. We are here to talk to you today about how to house train your puppy. Let’s talk for a moment about how...

How to Keep a Dog From Urinating on Rugs

How to Keep a Dog From Urinating on Rugs

The secret to keeping a dog from urinating on rugs is to house train your dog. Not only will house training your dog prevent your rugs from being ruined, but it will also establish you as the leader of the pack and will help your dog learn to respect...

How to teach your dog to whoa

How to teach your dog to whoa

Being able to halt your dog (using a command such as "Whoa!") is an important skill to have, particularly if you live near a high-traffic road or in an area where a lot of dogs run around. If you let your dog play off leash, she must be capable of...

How to Re-Potty Train a Dog

How to Re-Potty Train a Dog

Changes in the household or a lack of consistence in a dog's routine can lead to the dog forgetting his potty training and urinating and defecating in the house. This often means that the dog needs to be re-potty trained to reinforce the original...

How to teach a dog catch a frisbee

How to teach a dog catch a frisbee

Teaching your dog how to play catch can be a great way for both of you to get your daily exercise. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, it can still appreciate some active quality time with its owner. Read on to learn how to teach a dog to catch a...

How to Get a Pet Used to PediPaws

How to Get a Pet Used to PediPaws

PediPaws is a popular pet nail trimmer because it gently files the nails and practically eliminates the risk of cutting the nails too deep. However, a lot of consumers have purchased PediPaws only to find out that the engine noise scares their pet. With...

How to Train a Hound Puppy to Sit

How to Train a Hound Puppy to Sit

The American Kennel Club recognizes 23 different breeds in the Hound Class. They range from well-known breeds such as the Bloodhound, the Basset Hound and the Beagle to the less common breeds such as the Plott, the Norwegian Elkhound and the Borzoi. Each...

Down Command for Drug Dogs

Down Command for Drug Dogs

Hi! I'm Captain Ray Varner with the Page Police Department for expertvillage.com. What I want to do today is the down position with a new dog. Most people when they train the down position do a corrective measure to make the dog go into the down position...

Routine for the Off Command in Dog Training

Routine for the Off Command in Dog Training

Treat and praise, I have mentioned in the previous two commands, sit and leave it, I would like you to follow the same rhythm when it comes to the off command. As I've shown you address the dog when they're on an object. Get their attention with tin man...

Addressing a Dog to Give Commands

Addressing a Dog to Give Commands

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...

Obedience Training Basics for Drug Dogs

Obedience Training Basics for Drug Dogs

Hi! I'm Captain Ray Varner with the Page Police Department for expertvillage.com. What we want to teach you today is the dog being put in the heel position to start off basic obedience. When the dog is in the heel position, what we want to see is the dog...

How to Potty Train Two Puppies at the Same Time

How to Potty Train Two Puppies at the Same Time

Having two puppies in your home can be a lot of work, especially when it comes to potty training. Potty training two puppies at once can have both advantages and disadvantages. They will learn potty training from each other, but if one sees that the...

How to Teach Your Dog to Take a Bow

How to Teach Your Dog to Take a Bow

Dogs really are man's (and woman's, and children's) best friends and dog is happiest when pleasing its family. Learning new tricks can really be a fun time of bonding between dog and master. These steps will show you how to teach your dog to take a bow.

How to Use a Scent Box to Train a Puppy

How to Use a Scent Box to Train a Puppy

Unlike cats, dogs need to use the bathroom outside. While there are certainly disadvantages to a cat's litter box, there may be times that a dog owner wishes he could train his best friend to use a similar tool if he's away from the house for long...

How to Potty Train a Rottweiler

How to Potty Train a Rottweiler

Rottweilers are a large breed of dog that with the proper socialization, training and attention, can make a human companion. For some, potty training an adult Rottweiler may be easier than a puppy because of the limited attention span a puppy has. With...

How to Teach a Dog Stay and Wait Commands

How to Teach a Dog Stay and Wait Commands

Teaching your dog to stay is one of the basic obedience commands and not difficult to teach. You can increase his vocabulary and have a better trained dog if you teach him how to wait as well. Although they might seem very similar, there is a difference...

Use Positive Reinforcement to Teach Your Dog a Reliable Recall

Use Positive Reinforcement to Teach Your Dog a Reliable Recall

Hi, this is Elise McMahon for ExpertVillage.com. And, in this video series, we're talking about teaching a reliable recall. If you'd like to find out more about my services, you can visit my website at canineheadstart.com. So, in this video clip, we're...

How to Make a Dog With Separation Anxiety Go Potty Outside

How to Make a Dog With Separation Anxiety Go Potty Outside

Separation anxiety, common among dogs, can pose problems in training, especially when it comes to housebreaking. Along with noisily barking, crying and whining, dogs with separation anxiety may soil the house and leave unsightly stains. It can be...

How to Make a Dog Stop Barking at Night

How to Make a Dog Stop Barking at Night

Barking is a natural form of communication for dogs. It has been passed on to your dog from its ancestors who barked to alert the pack of intruders and to protect a limited food supply. A dog who barks at night can be showing signs of boredom, not...

How to Teach a Labrador Retriever Puppy to Shake Hands

How to Teach a Labrador Retriever Puppy to Shake Hands

Labrador retrievers were originally bred for hunting waterfowl. They are tireless swimmers and love to fetch. Labs are easily trained. Because of this they are popular as assistance dogs for the handicapped and as therapy dogs who visit hospital patients...

How to teach a japeke dog to come to you

How to teach a japeke dog to come to you

Japeke is the name given to a mix between a Pekinese and a Japanese Chin. Because it is a mixed breed the appearance and temperament is not as predictable as in a purebred dog. Both these companion breeds are intelligent, though reserved with strangers...

How to talk to a horse

How to talk to a horse

Talking to a horse may seem a bit odd to some people, but for horse owners it makes perfect sense. Talking to your horse can help keep him calm, encourage him to do something, or be comforting to him in certain situations. Not everyone can open up and...

How to Train a Retriever Puppy to Lie Down

How to Train a Retriever Puppy to Lie Down

Retrievers are known for their gentle, playful personalities and dependable fetching ability. These social, friendly dogs enjoy being around both people and other animals and may get mischievous if left alone too long. One of the most rewarding things a...

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