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How to Train Your Dog to Use a Treadmill in 7 Steps
If you’ve already trained your dog to “sit”, “stay” &/or “lay down”, then you’re on your way to teaching the “run” command on a dog treadmill. With patience and kindness you will make using...
How to Cure a Dog's Constipation
Constipation in dogs is often misdiagnosed by pet owners, so it is important to get involved with a veterinarian if a dog is having symptoms of constipation. Find out how to treat a dog's...
How to Exercise Your Dog without a Leash
Are you afraid your dog is not receiving enough exercise? Read on to find a way to let your puppy off the leash in a safe and protected environment. Exercising your dog properly will bring...
How to Calm Pet Anxiety Naturally
To calm pet anxiety naturally, be familiar with the triggers of the anxiety, whether it be storms, separation or noises, and calmly talk a dog through a few of those situations. Reward positive...
How to Make a Dog Work for Food
Making a dog work for food instead of treats is a great way to maintain a healthy weight and keep him motivated to follow commands. Find a healthy food that the dog loves with tips from an...
Pet Training Supplies
Common pet training supplies include a nylon slip chain, a prompt collar and electronic collars. Discover why there are fewer corrections involved when using prompt collars with help from a...
How to Get Your Dog to Pick Up Things You Want
Get a dog to pick up things you want by using your voice to get the dog excited and teaching it that the item is a toy to retrieve. Teach a dog to pick up things and bring them to you with tips...
How to Keep Your Dying Dog Comfortable
To keep a dying dog comfortable, keep the pet hydrated, help with feeding, provide soft bedding and stay at the dog's side as long as possible. Comfort a dying pet, even administer pain medicine...
How to Train a Dog to Roll Over
Training a dog to roll over involves first mastering the "sit" and "lay down" commands before encouraging them to roll over, providing plenty of treats along the way. Teach a dog to roll over in...
How to Switch Your Dog's Food
To switch a dog's food, incorporate a small amount of new food into the old food, and increase the amount of new food each day until the old food is completely phased out. Switch a pet food...
How to Teach Your Dog Not to Jump
Teaching dogs not to jump requires correcting the dog as soon as they jump, making the dog stay before they get excited and praising them when they sit. Get a dog to stop jumping on guests with...
How to Buy Pet Food
Buying pet food is part of owning a healthy dog, and sticking to nutritious foods with natural ingredients and a metal bowl will give your dog a better chance at health. Purchase healthy, tasty...
How to Train a Dog to Roll Over
Training a dog to roll over is a great way to build and promote a good relationship between the pet and the owner. Train a dog to roll over with tips from an experienced dog trainer in this free...
Removing a Tick From a Pet
Removing a tick from a pet requires grabbing the tick by the head, using fingers or tweezers, and pulling it out firmly, careful not to separate the body from the head. Treat a pet with flea and...
How to Treat Diabetes in Dogs
Treating diabetes in dogs requires providing a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, administering regular insulin injections, getting a pet-specific glucometer and doing weekly glucose checks....
How to Treat Ear Mites in Your Pet
Treating ear mites in a pet, which are more common in cats than in dogs, requires a visit to the veterinarian who will do an ear cytology to view the debris in the ear under a microscope. Seek ear...
How to Treat Kidney Disease in Dogs
To treat kidney disease in dogs, which is not preventable or curable, a veterinarian would put the pet on a low phosphorous and low protein diet, adding in omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Care for...
How to Treat Tapeworms
To treat tapeworms, bring the pet to the veterinarian where a fecal test will be analyzed, and a one-time medication will be administered followed by another fecal test to confirm health....
How to Treat a Swollen Paw
Treating a swollen paw requires a veterinary visit, as causes can include bites, stepping on something, twisting their ankle, puncture wounds or infections. Take a pet with a swollen paw to the...
How to Feed Puppies a Balanced Diet
To feed puppies a balanced diet, choose a high-quality dry puppy food from the veterinarian or from a pet supply store, and transition to a dry adult formula at around 1 year of age. Ensure a...
How to Get Rid of Fleas on a Puppy
Getting rid of fleas on a puppy involves getting topical flea prevention from a veterinarian or pet supply store, and treating the pet's environment is helpful in eliminating fleas completely from...
How to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Spaying or neutering a pet, which helps in the pet overpopulation crisis in the country, involves visiting a veterinarian to set up an appointment for surgery when the animal is around 6 months of...
How to Stop a Dog From Eating Feces
To stop a dog from eating feces, consider using a product called For-Bid, which is sprinkled on the animal's food, or try making the cat's litter box out of reach from the dog and pick up after a...
How to Train Your Dog to Sit
Training a dog to sit teaches the pet to offer good behavior for a reward and keeps him or her from jumping up to get attention. Teach a dog to sit on command with a certified dog trainer in this...
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.
How to Get Your Dog's Attention
Getting a dog's attention begins with teaching them their name. Get your dog's attention with tips from a dog trainer in this free video about pet behavior.
What Shots Do Cats Need?
Cats need many shots and vaccines to stay healthy, including vaccines for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia. Discover information on what shots pet cats need with tips from an experienced...
Removing a Tick From a Pet
Ticks that attach themselves to a pet should be removed with tweezers or fingernails. Remove a tick from a pet with tips from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Pet Medical Information
Medical information for pets in a veterinary hospital is charted everyday to keep track of food intake, temperature, medications and blood work. Find out about pet medical information with tips...
Dog Massage for Edema
Dog massage for edema should focus on massaging around the injury to draw the heat away. Learn more about how to do dog massage for dogs with edema with tips from a licensed massage therapist in...
Dog Massage for Lymphatic Drainage
Dog massage for lymphatic drainage is good for older dogs who may be slowing down. Learn more about how to do dog massage for lymphatic drainage with tips from a licensed massage therapist in...
Dog Massage for Increased Flexibility
Dog massage is a great way to increase flexibility and range of motion in your dog's joints. Learn more about how to increase flexibility with dog massage with tips from a licensed massage...
How to Train a Dog on a Treadmill
Training a dog to use a treadmill can be useful for giving a dog exercise in a small area. Get a dog used to the sound of a treadmill before training them to use it with help from a dog trainer in...
How to Make a Dog Stop Humping
If a dog has a problem with humping, it helps to determine what is motivating their behavior. Teach a dog a solid "leave it" command to keep them from humping with help from a dog trainer in this...
How to Train Your Dog in 1 Day
In order to teach a dog in one day, it helps to already have a relationship with the dog. Be disciplined and patient when teaching a dog important lessons in a single day with help from a dog...
How to Train Your Dog to Bark on Command
Once a dog owner identifies what makes their dog bark, it creates an opportunity to teach a dog to bark on command. Reward a dog's behavior when they learn to speak on command with help from a dog...
How to Care for a Teacup Chihuahua
Proper care for a teacup Chihuahua should include carrying the dog in most situations and watching out for medical problems. Avoid getting a teacup Chihuahua as a pet for small children and...
How to Care for a Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature schnauzer care should include giving the dog a job to do in order to keep this active pet occupied. Get the rough coat of a schnauzer professionally groomed occasionally with tips from a...
How to Care for a Maltese
Maltese dogs requires lots of grooming in order to keep their long, white coats clean and free of mats. Get a Maltese as a happy, amusing pet dog with information from a certified dog trainer in...
How to Care for a Miniature Dachshunds
Caring for miniature dachshunds requires making sure that the dog is not dropped or stepped on, since their tiny bodies are very delicate. Feed miniature dachshunds food with small-sized kibble...
How to Care for a Beagle
The most important care tip for beagles is training them to "come"; their ability to focus on a scent and block out all other distractions can lead to the dog wandering off. Learn how easy it is...
Dog Tricks: Timing Frisbee Catches
Every dog breed will have a different speed. Learn how to time a Frisbee toss to a dog in this free training video for dog and pet owners.
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: Preparing a Dog to Run
A dog should be excited and under control when learning to catch a Frisbee. Learn how to prepare a dog to run and 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: Throwing Frisbees
Aim parallel to the ground when releasing a Frisbee. Learn how to throw a Frisbee to a dog in this free training video for dog and pet owners.
Dog Frisbee Catch Theory
The Frisbee catch is a standard trick for many breeds of dogs. Learn how to teach a dog to catch a Frisbee in this free training video for dog and pet owners.
Dog Tricks: Types of Frisbees to Catch
What Frisbees are safe to use with a dog? Learn how to teach a dog to catch certain types of Frisbees in this free training video for dog and pet owners.