Welcome back. Hi, I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer and behaviorist with Expert Village. We're here today to talk about pet rescue, and here with me I have my good friend, Simone, from Pet Mania in Burbank, and she's here to talk to us a little bit about...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Local newspaper's classified ad section Computer with Internet access Step 1: Determine what size dog you wish to own. Consider the size of your home, yard space and your budget. Small dogs such as terriers don't...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: A computer, or a book on dog breeds Access to a dog park, if possible References from people with dogs A big heart How to Pick a Dog Breed Step 1: 1. Decide if you want to go purebred, mutt or pound. You can get...
InstructionsThings You’ll Need:CatTableFeather or small "teaser"-type toyRegistration papersCan You Show Your Cat?Step 1:If it takes the entire Russian Army to get your cat out of the carrier and onto the vet’s exam table, you don’t...
Instructions Step 1: What are you looking for in a dog? Do you want a watch dog, a calm companion for you and your family, or a dog to take on long walks that has a lot of energy? These are the things you need to figure out before you even start your...
Instructions Step 1: Adopt a dog or cat from a shelter. You can visit the shelter directly or attend one of their off-site pet adoption events. Most private shelters (and even some city shelters) have off-site adoptions at parks, pet supply stores and...
Instructions Step 1: Look at the different breeds. You can narrow down your choices based on size of the dog, coat, temperament and activity level. You need to compare your lifestyle with the dog's requirements. Use the Eukanuba Breed Selector to find a...
Instructions Step 1: Register a purebred puppy that has no litter registration or that lacks two registered parents through the American Purebred Association (APA). Request application materials from the organization. See Resources. Step 2: Research the...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. This is my other Balinese, this is Spidey, or spider monkey, and I just...
Instructions Step 1: Take out your measuring tape. The breed standard for a male golden retriever is 23 to 24 inches at the withers; while females should measure 21 1/2 to 22 1/2 inches. Assuming they don't nosh on too many doggie treats, male goldens...
I’m Tracy Tenner with Better Behavior Dog Training at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davie, Florida. I am here today on behalf of Expert Village.com at the Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton, Florida where I have volunteered as a trainer and a...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. Another thing to understand about cats that have had kittens, they go right...
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. Dog show is a competition of...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. Essentially there are two types of breeding cats. One type is breeding your...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Breeders Pet magazines Step 1: Ask your vet to recommend breeders (see How to Find a Veterinarian ). Step 2: Read dog and cat magazines such as Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy and Cat USA for listings of breeders and national...
Instructions Step 1: Take note of the dog's vital stats. A true Afghan hound measures about 27 to 29 inches and weighs 58 to 64 lbs. Females may be slightly smaller, and of course overweight Afghans could exceed this weight range, but this is the general...
Instructions Step 1: Research the type of dog you want. Check the Internet or read books so that you know exactly what you are buying. Researching the breed will also help you ask the right questions. Step 2: Make sure the breeder is a pure bred breeder...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Internet access Yellow pages Research notes Step 1: Research breeders of English Bulldogs on the Internet to find one in your area. Most locales have several due to the popularity of this breed. A personal visit to...
Instructions Step 1: Locate a Munchkin cat breeder in your local area. Research the breeder and make sure that she is credible and that she cares for her Munchkins during the first few weeks of life. Step 2: Speak with the Munchkin breeder that you plan...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan; I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. So now that you decided to breed your beautiful purebred cat, you have...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. When I first discovered my breed—which are Balinese; Balinese are...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. Cats are essentially always in heat. After about 5 or 6 months, purebred...
Instructions Step 1: Take him to a pet store or animal shelter where he can see and hold the kittens. He may discover one that melts his heart. Step 2: Find a cat that suits his personality if he considers them boring or aloof. Even a dog lover can...
Instructions Step 1: Prepare your dog-breeding facilities. If you are planning a large operation, you will need to provide adequate room for your adult dogs to exercise and a secure area for when the puppies arrive. If you choose a large breed, such as...
Instructions Step 1: Look for a golden red color on a purebred Limousin, with lighter coloring around the nose, eyes and around their midsections. The coat will be short and curly in winter and sleek in summer. Step 2: Watch for horns on short, broad...