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How To: Train a dog Schutzhund style
Phil Hoelcher has been a Schutzhund trainer, competitor, and movie animal trainer for more than 25 years. He is going to be talking a little bit about the sport of Schutzhund.
How To: Train greyhounds for racing
In this series of dog training videos, our greyhound expert gives you an overview of how to train greyhounds to race.
How To: Teach an old dog new tricks
In this series you’ll learn tips and techniques for teaching a dog to do tricks. Expert dog trainer and behavior consultant Tracy Tenner offers advice on training your dog to sit, roll over, crawl, beg, wait, shake hands, play dead and more using positive reinforcement, dog treats and praise.
How To: Identify birds by ear
Wayne R. Petersen is Director of the Massachusetts Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program at the Massachusetts Audubon Society. You have to have auditory ability.
How To: Clean your dog's ears safely
Dogs can get build up in their ears just like we can. Sometimes, they need help keeping them clean. Dr. Lauren teaches you a safe way to clean your dog's ears at home. Clean your dog's ears safely.
How To: Cut your cat's nails
Your cat can spend hours grooming itself but sometimes it needs a little help. Keeping nails short is important for your cat and your furniture! Dr. Lauren shows you how to keep their nails under control. Cut your cat's nails.
How To: Care for a hognose snake
In this video series, our expert Brian Kleinman, will show you how to care for hognose snakes. If you have been searching for a snake or other exotic pet, let our expert teach you about the history and facts of this great snake as a pet.
How To: Raise a chaco golden knee tarantula
In this series of pet care videos, our spider expert will introduce you to the dangerous world of the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula. However, their lives may not be dangerous in the way you are used to thinking of tarantulas: as a horror movie nemesis that threatens to off the hero with just one bite.
How To: Care for gecko lizards
In this video series, our expert will demonstrate how to care for gecko lizards. Dealing specifically with leopard geckos, our expert will show you how to pick out a healthy gecko, how to choose the right cage, and how to handle your gecko lizards.
How To: Trap feral cats
If you are interested in learning more about feral cat colonies and what you can do to help, let our expert explain how you should interact and what you should do with these wild cats. In this video series you will learn how to bait and trap feral cats for spaying and neutering.
How To: Train your dog to sit, lie down, and stand
The sit, down, and stand commands are the three most basic commands to teach a dog. Learn how to use a food lure to teach your dog the sit, down, and stand commands without using any forceful methods. Train your dog to sit, lie down, and stand.
How To: Remove skunk smell from your dog
Tomato juice has been said to work on skunk smell but actually doesn't work that well. Eric R. Letendre teaches you a formula for a solution that will rid your dog of skunk smell. Remove skunk smell from your dog.
How To: Use a choke collar to train a dog
Eric R. Letendre talks about choke collars and some of the problems with using them to train your dog. Learn how to put on a choke collar properly to assist with training and prevent injury to your dog. Use a choke collar to train a dog.
How To: Train your dog with a gentle leader head collar
Eric R. Letendre talks about the pros of using a gentle leader head collar to train your dog. Learn how to properly put on the collar to assist with training and prevent injury to your dog. Train your dog with a gentle leader head collar.
How To: Mentally train your dog with the kong toy
Mental training can be just an important as physical training with a dog. Eric R. Letendre talks about using the kong toy to mentally train your dog. Learn how the toy can be used to keep your dog's mind as busy as the rest of his body. Mentally train your dog with the kong toy.
How To: Give an insulin shot to your cat
In this video you are shown step by step the proper way to administer the insulin to your cat. We show you how to properly prepare the insulin, fill the syringe, and inject the cat. Give an insulin shot to your cat.
How To: Give your cat a pill or capsule
This video will take you through all the necessary steps to give your cat a pill or capsule. We teach you how to prepare the cat, restrain it, show the finger method and the pill gun method. Give your cat a pill or capsule.
How To: Give your cat liquid medications
This video will show you how to give your cat liquid medication. We will also show you the 2-person and 1-person procedure for getting the best results. The most important thing to remember is to use a slick surface, so the cat cannot move as well. Give your cat liquid medications.
How To: Trim your cats claws
We will show you how to prepare for the job and the procedure that works best and gets the right results. We also show you what to do if you cut too much or the cat won't hold still. Trim your cats claws.
How To: Take your cat's temperature
This video will show you everything you need to know about taking your cats temperature. We cover the preparation needed,restraint used, digital thermometer usage and glass thermometer. Take your cat's temperature.
How To: Foolproof your pet's ID with a microchip
A microchip is a tiny computer chip which has an identification number programmed into it. The chip is the size of a grain of rice, and it is easily and safely implanted into the skin of an animal with a hypodermic needle. Once the animal is "chipped" he can be identified throughout his life by this unique number. Microchips are read by a scanning device which recognizes a unique identification number. Through registration of the animal with a national database, the owner can be contacted and...
How To: Obtain information abut the Humboldt squid (red devil)
Six feet long and always hungry, the Humboldt squid, aka the "red devil", is one of the most dangerous yet intelligent predators of the deep. This incredible squid has 3 hearts, keen eye sight, a giant brain, 2 lightning fast tentacles, 8 grasping arms and razor sharp teeth. The red devil squid come out at dusk. They come up from 2300 feet to 200 feet. Obtain information abut the Humboldt squid (red devil).
How To: Milk a live rattlesnake
This video could benefit from some commentary, but the illustration is straight forward. Squeeze the snake head to open its mouth and press the fangs onto a permeable covered jar and the venom will automatically release into the jar. Keep a firm hold of the snake throughout as they don't like this. Milk a live rattlesnake.
How To: Make food for your sled dogs
Racing in the Iditarod? All you need to keep your pack of dogs running is a 14 pounds of tripe, a paddle, some hot water, and a barrel of dogfood. Mush!
How To: Brush your pet's teeth
As part of overall pet wellness care, professionals recommend that you brush your pet's teeth everyday. This video will teach you the proper way to brush your pet's teeth.
How To: House train a dog of any age
This segment shows you how to house train your puppy or adult dog the right way! Learn how to prevent accidents and how to teach your pup where you want him to potty! Three key ways to house train a dog of any age: 1) create an environment to prevent accidents 2)keep a consistent potty schedule 3)reward your dog for pottying outside. House train a dog of any age.
How To: Teach your dog to take a nap
There's nothing cuter than watching a dog take a nap. Now, you can teach your dog this amazing trick, so he'll know it on cue! Your friends and family will be amazed! Teach your dog to take a nap.
How To: Make kitty feel comfortable in a new home
Great tips on how to make your new kitty feel more comfortable in his new home! Also learn critical information about urinary tract infections, how to pick up your cat correctly, and common plants that could be toxic or fatal to your cat. Make kitty feel comfortable in a new home.
How To: Stay in a hotel or motel with a dog
Now more than ever, families are including their furry friends on vacation. So, to ensure a safe and fun-filled trip, we'll prepare you for things you need to plan ahead for when staying in a hotel with your dog. This segment will review necessary items to bring, and important tips, like placing the "Do not Disturb" sign on the door, when leaving your dog alone in your room. Stay in a hotel or motel with a dog.
How To: Keep a cat from spraying
Ever wonder why your cat rubs his face on things around your house? We'll tell you why in this segment. We also cover ways to make your cat feel comfortable so he won't feel the need to spray, some measures you can take to prevent your cat from spraying and much more. Keep a cat from spraying.
How To: Make the crate a fun place for a dog
This series of tips will show you how to speed up the crate training process. Learn how to make the crate a fun place for your dog while also using the crate for time-outs and more. Make the crate a fun place for a dog.
How To: Give your dog a pill
Is you dog need to take vitamins or medicine? Sometimes it can be a real hassle to get the animal to swallow a pill. This clip will show you the proper way to give your dog a pill.
How To: Make a self sustained fish tank from a condom
Forget about a goldfish bowl. This video will show you how to create an ecosystem inside a condom! Tip: Keep in bowl in case your rubber pops and build where it is ok if you spill your load. Whether these animals will die is still undetermined.
How To: Clip wings of a cockatiel and other birds
Middle-aged woman explains how to clip the wings of a cockatiel and other birds. Woman explains the reasons for clipping, how to clip and the advantages of clipping. Watch video for best results.
How To: Teach your dog not to jump on guests
Female instructor explains how to teach your dog not to jump on guests. Ignorance is the key into making sure the dog will stop jumping. Watch video for best results.
How To: Set up a Nano tank for fish
Video shows how to setup a Nano tank for fish. Subtitled steps and clear demonstrations will have your Nano tank up and running in no time.
How To: Give a cat a bath
Video covers the steps into giving your cat a bath. Subtitled steps and clear demonstrations will have your cat looking cleaner than ever.
How To: Give your cat a massage
Video shows how to give your cat a massage. This massage technique is not gentle, but the cat loves it and will keep the cat limber. Watch video for best results.
How To: Make cream cheese and honey treats for your dog
Shobha George, owner of Dog About Town pet bakery and boutique, is going to show you how to make cream cheese and honey dog treats. This video walk through makes baking dog treats as simple as baking cookies. Plus, most of the ingredients may already be in your home. The ingredients are whole-wheat flour, softened cream cheese, chicken stock or water, honey, egg, vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, and a knob of butter. You will also need the following utensils: a bowl, freezer bag, rolling ...
How To: Give your dog ear drops
Even the best pet owners struggle to give their dogs medicine. Pet medication is often difficult to administer. Sometimes it can even feel like a chore. Keep your dog healthy! Learn the best way to hold your dog and keep him still enough to give him the medication he needs to make an ear infection go away. Give your dog ear drops.