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Training dogs and caring for a dog's health and grooming is an important part of owning a dog as a pet. Get information on basic dog care from an experienced dog trainer in this free video series on dog obedience and health care.
There are 13 videos in this series:
Some creative ways to stop a dog from barking are to reward silence, train the dog to get a toy around barking triggers or to use a floor tie down when guests come. Find out how it is easier to train a dog to do something rather than not do something with insight from a dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Responsible dog breeding is done to produce a certain type of puppy and does not put a bunch of dogs in shelters and pounds. Reduce the unwanted pet population by getting dogs spayed and neuters with tips from a dog trainer in this free video on dog breeding.
Dog pens are very useful for traveling with a dog, potty training a puppy and keeping the dog comfortable during short periods of confinement. Find a pen with enough room for the dog to move around with advice from a dog trainer in this free video on dog pens.
When adopting a dog, check out Humane Society shelters and look for a dog or puppy that will fit with your lifestyle and activity level. Prepare for the work required to care for an adopted dog with advice from a dog trainer in this free video on dog adoption.
Adopt a Maltese dog by searching for breed rescue organizations on the Internet, which will have connections to shelters and foster organizations. Find a cute, fluffy Maltese to adopt with help from a dog trainer in this free video on dog adoption.
Get rid of tapeworms in a dog by visiting the veterinarian in order to get a good worming medication that will kill the parasite. Identify dog tapeworms by looking for small, white pieces of rice wiggling in the dog's stool with tips from a dog trainer in this free video on dog care.
Rescue a Maltese dog by contacting a breed rescue organization that fosters and adopts Maltese dogs from shelters. Be prepared to groom Maltese dogs on a regular basis with advice from a dog trainer in this free video on dog adoption.
Stop a dog from digging by keeping the dog occupied when it is in the yard or providing a special digging pit where the dog will be permitted to dig. Learn about the reason that dogs dig holes from a dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Dogs cannot be stopped from shedding, but the amount of hair being shed can be reduced by regular brushing to get rid of the undercoat. Control shedding by removing excess hair two to three times a week with instructions from a dog trainer in this free video on dog grooming.
Teaching a small dog how to use a cat litter pan requires setting up a large litter pan with a plastic liner and filling the pan with turf or sod in order to get the dog used to outdoor surfaces. Train dogs to use the bathroom inside, for convenience in city living, with instructions from a dog trainer in this free video on dog training.
Train dogs to stay off the furniture in a home by never allowing the dog to be on the furniture in the first place. Provide an alternative place for a dog to lay, such as a dog bed, and keep pets off furniture with advice from a dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
To use a dog whistle to stop barking, interrupt the dog from barking by distracting him or her from barking with the sound of the whistle and then rewarding quiet behavior with a treat. Consider training the dog to understand the "quiet" command to stop barking with tips from a dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Some dogs chase their tails because they see it moving and it looks like a toy, so they start chasing it. Learn more about why some dogs chase their tails and others do not with insight from a dog trainer in this free video on dog care.
Dogs can bring an infinite amount of joy and companionship into our lives. Coming home to a wagging tail and an eager smile creates a feeling love and happiness, and can make anyone feel needed as part of an intimate family. In fact, studies have show that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve depression. Whether your favorite activity to share with your puppy is a long walk in the park or just watching television on the couch together, it's important to show your dog just as much love as they show you. In this free video series on dog training, an experienced dog trainer discusses dog obedience, grooming, health and adoption. Get information on how to reduce dog shedding, how to train a dog to stop barking and how to adopt a dog. Learn about using a dog pen and get tips on training a dog to use a cat litter pan. Dogs require a lot of care to keep the dog and the owner happy, so check out the useful information in these free videos on dog care.
Nancy Frensley Nancy Frensley is a certified pet dog trainer. She has been a dog trainer and behaviorist since 1985. Frensley is the K-9 program leader and training manager of the K-9 College at the Berkeley East Bay Human Society.dkdk
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