Dog Training & Canine Health: Video Series

Dog harnesses are generally used to give dogs more pulling power, and they can be used for sled pulling and weight pulling. Find the right harness for a dog with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Agility training for dogs is a great way to burn off energy, especially for innately hyper and high-energy dogs like terriers, shepherds and cattle dogs. Find out how to start training a dog for agility with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Humans can catch worms from pets depending on the type of worm, such as ring worms, whip worms and flea-transmitted diseases. Understand the transmittable diseases from pet to owner with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Clicker training a dog is an effective way to associate a simple sound with a treat, which makes the training process much smoother. Start clicker training a dog with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Most supplements to treat joint pain for dogs are glucosamine-based, which helps to build up the cartilage in the joints, but there are also pain medications that arthritis-prone dogs can take. Find a supplement to treat canine joint problems with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Puppies for adoption are always available at the local humane society, an animal rescue, a kill shelter or a no-kill shelter. Find puppies who need good homes with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Getting a tick off of a dog in a non-intrusive way is done by pouring a bit of alcohol over the tick, dabbing on some warm soapy water and letting the tick pull itself out. Remove a tick without harming the dog with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Getting rid of a rash on a dog is done by giving them regular Benadryl or using a medicated shampoo available at the veterinarian's office. Eliminate signs of a rash on a dog's skin with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

To read dog food labels, find either a puppy food, adult food or senior food that is appropriate for the dog's current stage in life, and find foods made with natural fish oils for brain development. Pay attention to the ingredients list when choosing a high-quality dog food with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Training a dog to fetch can be done through repetition, good praise timing and reward, and keeping the dog on the leash at first is wise to get the dog to come back. Train a dog to fetch and retrieve with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Training a dog to sniff out a scent can be dong using a long trail of treats when a larger treat at the end of the trail. Encourage a dog to use his nose, letting him have full control of the leash, with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Aspirin is safe for dogs in a mild or buffered form, but both Tylenol and Ibuprofen are extremely dangerous for dogs. Find dog-safe medications at a veterinary clinic with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Natural remedies to treat diarrhea in puppies can include shredded cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt, which helps bind the stool, as well as rice or undercooked pasta, which absorbs excess liquid in the bowels. Find a few natural ways to alleviate diarrhea in puppies with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

The symptoms of mange in dogs, which can be treated, include spotty fur, bald patches and bumps on the skin, and the treatments include antimicrobial shampoo to kill off the surface bacteria. Identify mange in dogs, which can be spread between animals, with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

The symptoms of any illness in dogs usually include a strong odor, a high temperature, pale-colored gums and a change in energy or mood, aside from more obvious symptoms like vomiting, coughing or diarrhea. Identify more subtle symptoms of illness in a dog with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

The symptoms of pregnancy in dogs can include a change in attitude, a more protective nature, swelling of the abdomen, enlarge mammary glands and the development of a nesting behavior. Identify when a dog is pregnant with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Training a dog to stay inside the fence can be difficult, but correcting the dog every time he tries to leave is the best way to reinforce the desired behavior. Use positive reinforcement to keep a dog inside a fenced area with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Dog wounds can be treated by spraying chlorhexidine into the affected area, which flushes out any bacteria, and latex gloves should always be worn when dressing a canine wound. Have a first aid kit on hand, both for human and dog wounds, with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Paper training a puppy can be done by covering a designated area with paper, removing one piece of paper every few days or every week, and ending up with one piece of paper far away from his bed. Train a puppy to use only paper with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Crate training a puppy, an alternative to paper training, encourages a dog to only eliminate outside and never in the house. Use only positive reinforcement when crate training a puppy with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Symptoms of worms in puppies can vary depending on the type of worms that are infested, but a dull coat, inability to gain weight, bloody stool, diarrhea or rice-like pieces in the stool are all indicators of some type of worm. Identify the symptoms of worms with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

A pregnant dog should be fed a high-quality food that has all of the nutrients the unborn puppies will need when they are born. Try feed a pregnant dog a nutrient-rich puppy food with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

Medicines that are safe to give a pet include Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, milk of magnesia, buffered aspirin and regular Benedryl. Find over-the-counter medications that are safe for dogs with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

A dog with diarrhea should be fed absorbent food, such as rice or pasta, as well as good-bacteria foods, like cheese and yogurt. Give a dog these stomach-friendly foods, as well as Imodium or Pepto-Bismol, with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.

A puppy will need a first round of shots at different ages, depending on the local and state laws, but 8 weeks old is usually when the first round is administered. Keep a puppy up to date on important shots with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.