Hi! I’m Lachland Clarke on behalf of Expert Village. I would like to invite you to visit our website at www.teamclarke.org. How often do you have to stop and feed the dogs? Every 6 hours or so and then you stop a little more often. After you feed...
Another important area of dog guide work is indicating the curbs and crossing the roads. And again this is a potentially very dangerous situation. So what we train the dogs to do again by constant repetition is to approach the curb and stop. The owner...
Hi! I'm Kelli and this is Colby on behalf of Expert Village. I am going to show you my opinions and techniques on how to lunge your horse. Teaching your horse to stop on a lunge line is a really important skill that they should learn. So when you want...
Instructions Step 1: Decide on a stop word and a release word. "Whoa," "stop" and "halt" are all good stop words. "Release," "go" and "okay" are common release words. Step 2: Practice on a walk with your dog. Say "Whoa" and immediately stop. When your...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: bird launcher bird whistle Step 1: Let your dog run around in an enclosed area. Blow a whistle and command the dog to stop. Practice this several times until the dog stops with a whistle blow. Take your dog to an...
Instructions Step 1: Teach your dog the "off" command so you can stop him from chasing when it is inappropriate. Begin training in an area that is free from distraction. Step 2: Put your dog on leash and show him a ball. Throw the ball in front of him...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: A plastic spray bottle (the type normally used for cleaning windows) filled with clean, room-temperature water Tasty doggy treats Step 1: When someone comes to your house, be sure he knows in advance that you have a...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Large round pen with hard-packed dirt covered by 2 to 3 inches of loose dirt Riding equipment Long rope Protective leg gear for the horse Proper horseshoes for sliding Step 1: Watch the horse's natural ability to...
Bow is another fun trick you can do with your dog. With female dogs it tends to be a little bit easier because you have little cheater methods we can do. Basically, what you want to do is get your dog into a down and treat them before they actually get...
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...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Breath Spray Treats Citronella Collar Step 1: Teaching your dog the word quiet has to be done with a consequence. If your dog is barking and you say, "Quiet," but don't follow it up with a consequence your dog will...
Hi this is Elise McMahon for Expert Village.com and in this video series we are talking about taking your dog for a walk. If you would like to find out more about my services, you can visit my website at www.canineheadstart.com. So in this video clip, we...
Instructions Step 1: Purchase a sturdy 6-foot leash and collar. These items help you maintain control of the walk, yet allow your dog enough freedom to visit the world a bit. Step 2: Speak a 1- or 2-word phrase, such as "Let's walk," and start walking at...
Instructions Step 1: Wait it out. For many younger canines, humping is part of a developmental phase that's fueled by hormonal changes and plain old growth. Both male and female dogs exhibit humping behavior since mounting is a natural sign of dominance...
Instructions Getting used to the doorbell Step 1: Choose a word, such as “quiet” or “hush” to use as a command to let your dog know he should stop making noise. Pick a word that you don’t use often in regular conversation...
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...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog Patience Treats Dog Clicker How to Train Your Dog Not to Bark Step 1: Use a Voice Command:When your dog barks you need to say "No". Speak clearly, loud and short. Make eye contact with your dog when you say no...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Collar Leash Puppy treats Step 1: Attach a collar and leash to your puppy while you are still in the house. This will be a signal that you are going outside. Once outside, stop and pet your puppy. Make him aware of...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Treats Step 1: Hold the food or a treat near your dog, something you know he'll want. Let the dog sniff it but don't let him eat. Make him beg for the treat. Step 2: Give your dog a command like "Sit" or "Down" to...
Instructions Step 1: Remain calm. Keep from yelling at the dogs that are fighting as it will increase their anxiety. Speak in a strong voice and tell your dog to stop or say "no." Step 2: Leave the dog on the leash if you had one on. This helps you gain...
Should I always feed my dog the same dog food? My opinion is no. Just like humans if we would have to eat a pork chop every day for 60 years, not only would our body not be getting the required nutritional supplements but we would become bored and...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Spray bottle filled with water Scratching post Step 1: Fill an empty spray bottle with water. Keep it in a handy place so that you can grab it quickly when your cat is doing something you don't want her to do. Step...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog Leash Dog treats Step 1: Exercise your dog regularly. Dogs have a lot of natural energy that they have to work off, and you will have a hard time training yours to not run outside if he is cooped up all day...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog toys Dog treats Step 1: Arm yourself with your dog's favorite squeak toy and treats. Approach your boxer in a calm manner causing the toy to squeak and getting his interest. Step 2: Avert your eyes, turn...
This is Randall Powell for Expert Village and in this clip I am going to talk to you about selecting heel horse for team roping. Heel horses for team roping, you generally need a horse that is what you would call cowie. A horse that has a lot of cow...