Hot Pets & Animals How-Tos
How To: Properly lead your horse
In this video series, learn how to lead a horse. Get tips on what to do and what not do when leading a horse, how to hold the reins, and how long to cut the rope.
How To: Fit horses with English saddles
In this video series, learn how to fit a horse with an English saddle. Our expert, Kelli LaBar, teaches you everything you need to know to saddle a horse. Learn how to halter and tie up a horse.
How To: Train your horse to lunge on a line
In this video series, learn how to lunge a horse. Get tips on training a horse to walk, trot, and canter on a line.
How To: Raise Black Throat monitors
In this video series, watch as reptile expert Shawn Fay teaches all about the Black Throat Monitor. Gain a knowledge of their history, how they breed, what they eat, how to find a cage, how to heat and light a cage, and how to keep the reptile healthy.
How To: Raise sheep
In these videos on raising farm animals, learn some of the basic facts about sheep. Our expert naturalist will discuss the major characteristics of this bovine species, including different types of sheep, types and colors of wool, eating habits and digestion (it is a ruminant animal), how to raise and handle a sheep, how to go about buying a sheep of your own, signs of disease, when to shear, how to tell a ewe and a ram apart, and how to breed sheep.
How To: Raise pigs
In these videos on raising farm animals, learn the basic facts about pigs. Our expert naturalist will discuss some of the major characteristics of this species, as well as tips for raising them, including stages of pig growth, eating habits and digestion, housing , common problems, signs of disease, keeping pigs as pets, breeding and piglet care and development.
How To: Care for Tegu lizards
In this video series, watch as reptile expert Shawn Fay teaches all about the Tegu Lizard. Gain a knowledge of their history, how they breed, what they eat, how to find a cage, how to heat and light a cage, and how to keep the reptile healthy.
How To: Raise sheep on a farm
In these videos on raising farm animals, learn some of the basic facts about sheep. Our expert naturalist will discuss the major characteristics of this bovine species, including different types of sheep, types and colors of wool, eating habits and digestion (it is a ruminant animal), how to raise and handle a sheep, how to go about buying a sheep of your own, signs of disease, when to shear, how to tell a ewe and a ram apart, and how to breed sheep.
How To: Care for Russian tortoises
In this video series, watch as reptile expert Shawn Fay teaches all about the Russian Tortoises. Gain a knowledge of their history, how they breed, what they eat, how to find a cage, how to heat and light a cage, and how to keep the reptile healthy.
How To: Toilet train a cat
Kind lady at CoolKarma.com teaches you how to toilet train your cat in four steps with this instructional video. Her delivery sounds like a joke, but the content is rich and I'd imagine it works. Watch this video pet training tutorial and learn how to teach a cat to use a regular toilet, instead of a litter box. It's eco-friendly and less work for you!
How To: Care for terrapins (turtles)
Follow Mark Amey's step by step guide to looking after Terrapins. Terrapins, or turtles as they are known outside the UK, are interesting pets but need committed owners as they can live for over 30 years. It is vital that terrapins are kept in the correct environment to prevent health problems. Healthy terrapins are alert and bright-eyed, and don't have discharge around the mouth and nose. Their shells should be hard without any discoloration or damage such as bumps or cracks. Keep your exoti...
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.