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How to Remove the Girth and Saddle from a Horse

How to Remove the Girth and Saddle from a Horse

Hi, this is Mara Keith-Hunter for Expert Village. Today I would be talking about how to tack up a horse. Next we would be taking the saddle off. So to begin with, we would start on the left side of the elastic is that this side is a little flexible and...

How to Crochet a Toy or Catnip Mouse

How to Crochet a Toy or Catnip Mouse

Most anyone who crafts with yarn has spare scraps left from various projects. This cat toy is a quick, fun way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn. The directions are flexible guidelines, though following them precisely will yield a mouse-shaped cat...

How to Choose a Collar for Greyhound Racing

How to Choose a Collar for Greyhound Racing

Hi I'm Torri Morris and on behalf of Expert Village we are going to show how to put a collar on. The greyhound have to learn how to wear a collar and a muzzle also when they come in the race kennel or start training. They get to be naked when they are in...

How to Make an Emergency Dog Harness

How to Make an Emergency Dog Harness

Sometimes we find ourselves unprepared for an emergency and we need to make do with the supplies we have on hand. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to harness a dog, a piece of rope or an old leash can be quickly transformed into a safe...

How to Collect a Urine Specimen From a Dog

How to Collect a Urine Specimen From a Dog

From time to time, your veterinarian may require you to bring in a urine sample from your sick dog. While collecting a urine sample from a person is a fairly easy task, doing the same with a dog is a little tricky. You can't force your dog to "hold it...

How to Use Thinning Shears on Dogs

How to Use Thinning Shears on Dogs

Thinning shears are used to thin and shape the coat and trim long hair in sensitive areas. Thinning shears are blunt tipped, toothed scissors with slightly curved blades. This makes them ideal for trimming hair around the anus, the ears and muzzle...

How to Train a Corgi Puppy

How to Train a Corgi Puppy

Corgis are extremely bright, energetic dogs with a heart of gold and a willingness to please. Yet even with all of that going for them, like any dog, they do best if they are well-trained. A dog that has proper obedience training and socialization is a...

Types of Training Collars

Types of Training Collars

Not only are dog collars useful for attaching a dog's identification, they are also an invaluable training asset if chosen and fitted correctly. Although most collars offer the basic ability to control an average dog, some situations warrant a different...

How to Build an Aviary With PVC Pipe

How to Build an Aviary With PVC Pipe

You can build a small aviary with PVC pipe for your bird. This project is simple but sophisticated and will save you money by giving you more space for your dollar. You can upscale this project to accommodate a larger number of birds. The parts for this...

How to Train Your Puppy With a Prong Collar

How to Train Your Puppy With a Prong Collar

There are various types of collars for training your puppy. John Rubin, a dog trainer and president of John's Natural Dog Training Company, does not advise using a prong on any puppy younger than 14 weeks old. The prong collar can cause pain or harm if...

Haltering a Horse Before Saddling Western Style

Haltering a Horse Before Saddling Western Style

Hi! I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village. I am going to show you my tips and techniques to saddle your horse with a Western saddle. So first thing we are going to do is put her halter on our horse. So we are going to take our right hand and reach it...

About Dog Training Collars

About Dog Training Collars

If your dog refuses to obey commands when wearing an ordinary collar, consider introducing a training collar. These collars will get your dog's attention by either offering a tug, pinch or shock. When used correctly, training collars can not only instill...

Placing the Halter to Bridle a Horse Western Style

Placing the Halter to Bridle a Horse Western Style

Hi, I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village, I'm going to show you my tips and techniques that I use to bridle my horse with a western bridle. One thing you could do if you have a horse that is a little bit harder to bridle or doesn't like to take the bit...

Use of Martingale Collars

Use of Martingale Collars

Martingale collars are a great alternative to choke chains and traditional dog collars. They tighten as the dog pulls, without ever becoming tight enough to hurt the dog or loose enough for the dog to escape.

Information on Collars for Dogs

Information on Collars for Dogs

Dog collars may be decorative, but they almost always function as both a training tool and as a means of identifying your animal. The materials, size and components of collars may vary, and choosing one depends upon you and your dog's individual needs.

Haltering a Horse Before Saddling English Style

Haltering a Horse Before Saddling English Style

Hi! I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village. I am going to show you my techniques to saddling a horse with an English saddle. The first thing you are going to do is put our halter on our horse. So we are going to take our right hand and reach around and...

How to Identify Patellar Luxation

How to Identify Patellar Luxation

Patellar luxation, or slipping knee caps, is a fairly common issue for toy dogs. It is caused by the knee cap popping in and out of place. While this condition is not always a problem for a dog, certain health conditions can exacerbate it and the odds of...

Haltering a Horse Before Bridling English Style

Haltering a Horse Before Bridling English Style

Hi, I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village. I'm going to show you my tips and techniques to properly bridle your horse with a English bridle. So the first thing we are going to do is put our halter on our horse. So we are going to take our right hand...

How to Halter a Horse Before Hoof Care

How to Halter a Horse Before Hoof Care

Hi! I'm Kelli and on behalf of Expert Village, I am going to show you some techniques that I use to properly care for my horse's feet. So the first thing we are going to do is put our halter on our horse. So we are going to take our right hand and reach...

How to Trap Your pet

How to Trap Your pet

No matter what type of animals you have or why you need to get them into a certain space, you want to do it the right way. If you hit and miss, you will scare the pet and will have an even more difficult time catching them. The result is hours of wasted...

How to Use Dog Training Collars

How to Use Dog Training Collars

A well-trained dog is a joy to be around and various types of training collars can speed the learning process if chosen and used correctly. From the ordinary buckle collar to specialty collars with attached electronic devices, your dog may benefit from...

How to Build Dog Proof Wire Fencing

How to Build Dog Proof Wire Fencing

When installing dog fencing, it's important to plan ahead. For example, you need to plan for how big your puppy will get, rather than for its current size. Wire fencing is a good choice for dogs because they can't chew through it or break through it. If...

How to Halter a Horse to Bridle Western Style

How to Halter a Horse to Bridle Western Style

I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village. I am going to show you some techniques and tips that I use to bridle my horse with a Western bridle. So the first thing we are going to do is put a halter on our horse. So we are going to take our right hand, reach...

How to Properly Fit a Running Martingale

How to Properly Fit a Running Martingale

Horse trainers and equestrian competitors often use a wide range of tack while working their horses. Saddles, bridles and breast plates are all fairly standard pieces of equipment, regardless of your breed or discipline. Less common pieces of equipment...

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