"Watch me" is an important command that every dog should know and every dog owner should have in their repertoire. Use the "Watch me" command to get your dog's attention, whether you're training him or trying to call him back after chasing a squirrel...
Hi. I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer, with Expert Village.com. Today we are talking about herding and border collies specifically. This is Tess. One of the commands in herding is "to the right." And today, Bear is going to help us out by being our impromptu...
Hi, I'm Jessica and I'm here for expertvillage.com and I'm here to talk to you today about great family pets here at the Pet Stop in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Fish make great pets. They are great for people who has allergy and can not have regular...
The next thing we're going to talk a little about is the behavior of your blood python, things to watch out for, and things to pay close attention to. Now, every snake is different; they're just like people. Some are a little bit friendlier and some are...
Let's discuss behavior a little bit with the crested gecko. Now, crested geckos are a diurnal species -- they're active during the day and at night. Though, chances are, you're not going to see them all that much during the day. They are going to...
If you're a dog owner, you may be interested in determining your dog's heart rate to check for fitness or illness. An adult dog's resting heart rate should remain between 70 and 180 beats per minute; a puppy may have a resting rate that goes up to 220...
Hi, I'm Jessica and I'm here for expertvillage.com and I'm here to talk to you today about great family pets here at the Pet Stop in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Cats are excellent pets. Lots of people have multiple family pets or cats for pets. They...
Hello, I'm Matt Cail and on behalf of Expert Village, I'm going to tell you all about Thanksgiving games and activities. Another common activity on Thanksgiving is watching the big parades that take place that day. Nowadays there are just tons of big...
Another thing that is very important to mention is while you have your reptile in your home, make sure you're listening to the reptile. Now I know reptiles don't talk. He's not saying anything to me. But when I say listen, I mean watching your reptile's...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan and on behalf of expertvillage.com today I am going to talk a little bit about what happens when you absolutely cannot travel with your pet and as much as we would love to take our babies with us and with dogs that can...
Detecting eye problems in a horse is not as simple as it sounds. As prey animals, horses are quite good at hiding any discomfort they may feel, since predators in the wild are always on the lookout for weaker individuals. That means that it is up to the...
Of course one of the most important parts of choosing a new snake also is going to be finding out what your local laws are. Every state and every county and every city has different laws pertaining to different exotic animals. Make sure that the species...
Betta fish are popular pets and are known for their distinct coloration and elaborate displays. Originally from Asia, wild Betta fish live in slow moving rivers and shallow rice paddies. They are often aggressive and males must be kept alone as they will...
Use your dog's intelligence to make it work for food. This can be as simple as doing a trick or shaking a paw. The key is to allow the dog to use its natural talents for more than just eating the food placed in front of it.
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan and on behalf of expertvillage.com we are going to go over a few things that you can use to exercise your cat with light. A lot of cats will chase lights that they see on the floor and sometimes that can be sunlight and...
Many dog owners become concerned when their canine’s face appears paralyzed. This condition is called facial nerve paresis and occurs when a dog suffers from an abnormal facial nerve. Some breeds are more prone to this condition, such as cocker...
So what should some of your concerns for your dog as they get older, as they hit that geriatric stage. One of the thing you want to watch out for and be concerned for is loss of muscle mass. As your log starts to slow down, they're going to lose some...
Hi I'm Karen for Expert Village now let's do the beehive (hand motions) here's the beehive but where's the bees inside the hive where no nobody sees watch them come out come out of the hive one two three four five zzzzzz. These I like to put together...
If you don't properly gauge a toy poodle's temperament, you might end up with a dog that doesn't fit well with your family. Whether you are getting a puppy or introducing an older dog to your family, it is important to think about his temperament and...
Hi this is Elise for ExpertVillage.com and in this short video we’re going to be showing you how to teach your dog how to walk down the street and meet another person with another dog politely. First we’re going to start with getting our...
Yorkies, or Yorkshire terriers, are notoriously hard to housebreak. While most of them do catch on--eventually--there are, every once in a while, a few particularly hard nuts to crack. The key to training Yorkies is a great deal of patience paired with...