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How to Practice Positive Dog Training
Do you spend all your time reprimanding your dog instead of really teaching your dog? As dog owners, we know that we want to discourage bad behavior and encourage good behavior. But all too often...
Teach Your Bird to Talk
Teaching a bird to talk is done through repetition, whether from the owner's voice or the voice on a recorded tape. Teach birds one simple word or phrase at a time with tips from a pet store...
How to Teach a Dog to Play Catch With a Ball
Teach a dog to play catch with a ball by teaching them that the ball is a toy, and by emphasizing the importance of retrieving. Train a dog to play catch with tips from a certified dog trainer in...
How to Teach Your Horse to Pick Up a Hoof
Teach your horse to pick up its hoof by leaning against the horse, running a hand down the leg, squeezing the base and picking up the hoof. Discover how to teach your hose to pick up a hoof with...
How to Teach a Dog to Shake Hands
Teach a dog to shake hands by encouraging it to grab your hand to stay balanced after you push its legs. Teach a dog to shake hands with the tips in this free video on dog training from a...
How to Teach a Dog to Sit
Teach a dog to sit by directing them with a leash and reinforcing the right behavior with encouragement. Train a dog to sit with the tips in this free video on dog training from a professional dog...
How to Teach Your Dog to Do a Rock-Solid Stay Command
Teach your dog a rock-solid stay command with constant practice and positive reinforcement. Train a dog to stay with the tips in this free video on dog training from a professional dog trainer.
How to Teach Your Cat to Come
Teaching a cat the "come" command is one of the most important things a cat can learn. Teach a cat to come with tips from a cat behaviorist in this free video on pets and cat care.
How to Teach Your Dog Hand Signals
Dog training by teaching your pet hand signals often starts with the "heel" command, which establishes dominance and makes walking easier. Teach your dog to obey by understanding hand signals with...
Training Dog to Pick Up Toys
To train a dog to pick up toys, teach them first to fetch objects over and giving positive reinforcement. Teach a dog to pick up toys with tips from an experienced dog trainer in this free video...
How to Teach a Deaf Dog Basic Commands
To teach a deaf dog basic commands, use hand signals, vibrations, a small flashlight and treats to get the dog's attention and for motivation. Show praise and affection for deaf dogs with facial...
How to Teach Your Dog to Leave It
Training a dog to leave it, or to avoid touching and sniffing unwanted stuff, can be a difficult behavior to discipline, but patience and practice with dog food or treats at home helps. Teach a...
How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch
Teaching your dog to fetch should be a fun and engaging experience. Teach your dog to fetch with tips from a dog trainer in this free video about pet behavior.
How to Teach Your Dog to Wave
To teach your dog to wave, pair a hand signal with good behavior. Teach your dog to wave with tips from a dog trainer in this free video about pet behavior.
How to Teach a Dog to Swim
Teaching a dog to swim should be a positive experience for everyone. Teach a dog to swim with tips from a dog trainer in this free video about pet behavior.
Dog Training Obstacles: The Target
Targeting on a dog agility course is to teach the animal to put his or her feet on a specific spot. Teach any dog how to do this anywhere on an agility course by using the advice in this free...
Pet Bird Hygiene for Children
Proper pet bird hygiene is important for the safety of the child and the bird. Teach a child proper pet bird hygiene and handling with tips from a pet store owner in this free pet video.
How to Teach Your Dog to Ask to Go Out
Set up a dog to ask to go outside by rewarding them through granting access to the outdoors. Teach a dog to ask to go outside in conjunction with teaching them to speak with help from a dog...
How to Train Dog Not to Bite
Teach a dog what pressure will stop play when they are using their mouth. It's helpful to teach a dog to release objects in their mouth when training them not to bite with help from a dog trainer...
How to Teach a Parrot to Talk
Teach a parrot to talk by training in a quiet, stress-free area and using a clicker or treats to reward good behavior. Avoid getting stressed out about how fast a parrot learns to talk, and allow...
Dog Tricks: Can Frisbee Catching Cause Injury?
Keep a dog healthy so that it can safely perform tricks. Learn how to teach a dog to catch a Frisbee and avoid injury in this free training video for dog and pet owners.
Dog Tricks: Catching Frisbees in Open Environments
Use a flat, calm environment to teach a dog to catch Frisbees. Learn where to go to teach a dog to catch a Frisbee in this free training video for dog and pet owners.
Dog Tricks: Showing a Frisbee Clearly
Put a Frisbee where the dog can see it before throwing it. Learn how to teach a dog to see and catch a Frisbee in this free training video for dog and pet owners.
Dog Tricks: Using Voice to Teach Treat Catching
Increase the frequency of sound to let a dog know a treat is coming. Learn how to use the voice to teach a dog to catch a treat in this free training video on dog and pet obedience.
How to Train a Dog to Come on a Leash
Dog trainers often use leashes to teach a dog to come. Learn how to train a dog to come on a leash in this free video on dog training.
How to Teach a Dog to Lay Down
Dog trainers use treats to teach dogs to lay down. Learn how to teach a dog to lay down in this free video on dog training.
How to Teach a Dog to Lay Down & Stay
Dog trainers pet a dog while the dog is in the down position, to assure the dog that it is obeying. Learn how to teach a dog to lay down and stay down in this free video on dog training.
Using Down Commands: Dog Training
If trained well, dogs associate commands with positions, actions, positive reinforcement, and treats. Learn how to teach a dog to know the "down" command in this free video on dog training.
Teaching a Dog to Walk on a Leash
Dog trainers patiently teach dogs that it is in the dog's best interest to follow the leash. Learn how to teach a dog to walk on a leash in this free video on dog training.
Teaching a Dog to Stay
Teaching a dog to stay on a box is a good way to teach the dog to obey for their safety. Learn how to teach a dog to stay in this free video on dog training.
Teaching a Young Horse to Lunge
Teaching a young horse to lunge prepares the horse to be ridden. Learn how to teach a young horse to lunge in this free horse training video.
Teaching a Young Horse to Circle
A young horse must learn the trainer's expectations. Learn how to teach a young horse to circle in this free horse training video.
Teaching a Young Horse to Go Forward & Come Back
The horse whip helps to keep a young horse moving forward. Learn how to teach a young horse to go forward and come back in this free horse training video.
Introducing a Horse to Tying
Use a lunge line when teaching a young horse to tie. Learn how to teach a young horse to tie in this free horse training video.
How Teach a Horse to do a Side Pass
Exercise your horse safely! Learn one way to do a side pass to exercise your horse in this free video.
How to Do a Side Pass on a Horse By Pushing the Hip
Exercise your horse safely! Learn one way to do a side pass to exercise your horse in this free video.
How to Use the Stand Command
The one basic command that is the most overlooked is the stand command. When your dog is not moving he can be in three positions: sit, down or stand. Most dog owners teach their dogs sit and down,...
How to Teach Kids to Handle Pet Hermit Crabs
Learn how to teach children to hold pet hermit crabs, and learn about some supplies to aid kids in handling these decapods in this instructional video.
Teach Your Big Dog to Recognize Her Name With These Dog Obedience Training Tips
Teach your big dog to respond to his name in this free online dog obedience training video for pet owners.
How to Teach Your Big Dog to Sit Using This Free Dog Obedience Training Course on Video
Learn how to teach your big dog to sit on command in this free online dog obedience training video for teaching good pet behavior.
Train a Dog to Greet Other Dogs
Learn how to teach your dog to calmly greet other dogs - free video.
Train a Dog to Greet People
Learn how to teach your dog to greet people - free video.
Train a Dog to Leave It When Walking
Learn how to teach your dog to leave something you don't want him/her to have - free video.
How to Teach your Dog to Heel
Learn how to train your dog to walk by your side while going for a walking - free video.
Train a Dog to Cross the Street Safely
Learn how to teach your dog to wait before crossing a street - free video.
Teach a Dog to Stay When a Door is Opened
Learn how to get your dog to wait at the door and not rush out when you open it - free video.
Training Your Dog to Wait
Learn tips and techniques on how to teach your dog tricks, including how to train your dog to wait in this free video clip.
Training a Dog to Do Puppy Sit Ups
Learn tips and techniques on how to teach your dog tricks, including how to train your dog to do puppy sit-ups in this free video clip.
Training a Dog to Obey the Leave It Command
Learn tips and techniques on how to teach your dog tricks, including how to train your dog to obey the leave it command in this free video clip.
Training A Dog to Crawl
Learn tips and techniques on how to teach your dog tricks, including how to train your dog to crawl in this free video clip.