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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.

In this series of dog training videos, our greyhound expert gives you an overview of how to train greyhounds to race.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

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.

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!

This series of tips will show you how to speed up the crate training process. Learn how to make the crate a fun place for your dog while also using the crate for time-outs and more.

Is you dog need to take vitamins or medicine? Sometimes it can be a real hassle to get the animal to swallow a pill. This clip will show you the proper way to give your dog a pill.

Shobha George, owner of Dog About Town pet bakery and boutique, is going to show you how to make cream cheese and honey dog treats. This video walk through makes baking dog treats as simple as baking cookies. Plus, most of the ingredients may already be in your home. The ingredients are whole-wheat flour, softened cream cheese, chicken stock or water, honey, egg, vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, and a knob of butter. You will also need the following utensils: a bowl, freezer bag, rolling...

Even the best pet owners struggle to give their dogs medicine. Pet medication is often difficult to administer. Sometimes it can even feel like a chore. Keep your dog healthy! Learn the best way to hold your dog and keep him still enough to give him the medication he needs to make an ear infection go away.

Learn how to train your dog leave treats and toys, and walk on a loose lead. The Head of Training at Battersea Dogs and Cat's Home, Ali Taylor, takes you through the technique. First, learn when and how to reward you dog. Rewarding your dog will encourage them to repeat the action, so make sure to reward them immediately so that they know what they are being rewarded for. Next, teach your dog self control by teaching your dog to hold back from a treat until you say "take it." More importantly,...

Watch this instructional video to learn how to make homemade pet food. All you need is chicken, rice, corn oil, and canine supplement.

This tutorial shows how to check and adjust a dog collar. Having the collar adjusted properly can keep your dog from sleeping out of his collar during a walk, and therefore keeps him safe.

Train your dog on how to act around babies. Make your dog understand that a baby is not a toy but a fragile thing. These steps will show you just how to do that and ensure you have a safe and happy family.

This can be a fun and a really cool trick. Show off your dog at the park or to your friends with a dance. This is a bit harder but when you get it, it is worth it.

Does your dog like to jump in mud puddles and play in dirt? Learn how to give your dog a bath at home so you can save the cost of frequent trips to the dog groomer. In this case we are going to use a bath tub, but you can also bathe your dog in outdoor showers, indoor showers, or just use a hose. Now that we have the place to bathe the dog, we have to decide what type of shampoo to use. Remember, dogs have different types of fur, so you will want to select the appropriate shampoo for the type...

Learn how a small robot-like toy can be an endless supply of fun for a dog...and apparently the humans who own them.

Ear infections are common in pets - particularly those ears that hang down, such as drop ears. You can prevent infections and ear odor by keeping ears clear of dirt, mites, and excess wax. Watch this video and learn how to avoid expensive animal bills and make your dog's ears happy.

In these video clips, our expert will show you how to make your own homemade dog food, avoiding the possible poisonous contamination and low nutritive qualities of store bought food. Learn recipes for a health drink, a dog biscuit, lactose-free food, chapatti, vegetable curry, chicken curry, and oatmeal. Also get tips on what to feed puppies, why dry dog food is not the best thing for your pet, how to feed working dogs, what not to feed your dog, and more.

In this video series, a professional dog stylist will show you how to do basic dog grooming, including brushing the fur, trimming nails and cleaning ears. She will also go beyond the basics and demonstrate how your can color your dogs fur. Using a few techniques, our expert will show you how to apply hair dye color to your dogs fur and how to rinse it out. After watching this video you'll be able to traditionally groom your dog, as well as safely turn your pooch pink!

Melanie McLeroy co-owns the award winning Taurus Training dog training facility in Austin Texas.

Melanie McLeroy co-owns the award winning Taurus Training dog training facility in Austin Texas

Melanie McLeroy talks how to train your akita in this series of videos.

Melanie McLeroy talks in this series of videos how to train your yorkie.

Elise Paffrath began her dog agility career in the early 1970s. Dog agility is a sport in which a handler directs a dog without a leash through an obstacle course in a set amount of time.

In this series of videos Elise McMahon talks about grooming equipment for long haired dogs.

Elise McMahon talks in this series of videos about how to train your dog not to jump on people.

I'm Elise McMahon for Expert Village.com and in this video series we are talking about tooth care on your dog.