Hot Dogs How-Tos
How To: Train a dog to fetch a ball
Warm up your pitching arm and be patient—you might just be playing “Throw” for a while before your dog catches on.
How To: Teach your dog to do a simple obstacle course
What to teach your new dog an old trick? Then follow along with this pet how-to video to learn an easy way to teach your dog how to do a simple obstacle course. An obstacle course is a simple trick you can teach your dog with treats. Follow the steps below to teach him or her this great obstacle trick.
How To: Teach your dog to stand on two legs
Want to teach your dog a cool new trick? How about teaching them how to stand on two legs. Follow along with this pets how-to video to learn how to teach your dog to stand on two legs with a few simple steps.
How To: Make anti-flea biscuits for your dog
Watch this how-to video from the Dog Channel and learn how to make healthy and tasty anti-flea biscuits for your dog. These anti-flea biscuits are sure to be a hit with your dog. Not only are they healthy but they have the added benefit of flea control.
How To: Clean up dog accidents properly
This housekeeping how-to video offers five tips for cleaning up your dog's accidents. Follow along and clean up dog accidents properly with help from the Dog Channel's five tips. Learn to clean up urine or soil, keep your home smelling fresh and prevent future accidents.
How To: Battle dog odor in your home
Sometimes as a pet owner it is difficult to keep your home clean and smelling fresh. In this Housekeeping how-to video the Dog Channel offers five tips to battle dog odor in your home. Follow these five tips and have your home smelling fresh.
How To: Keep areas clean for your dog
Your dog travels all around the house all day. Here are five places to remember to keep clean. Watch this how-to video as the Dog Channel offers five places your dog encounters that are important to clean regularly. Remember he always travels to his toys, crate and bed.
How To: Skate with a dog
This is a short tutorial on safety on how to start skating hybrid with your dog. Heelys are great because they let you keep control of your dog. You can brake and handle your dog much better than on other skates. Find a smooth, clean street or parking lot, and make sure your dog is just as protected as you are. Learn how to pull a dog on skates by watching this video pet trick tutorial.
How To: Crate train a dog
Dogs naturally want to have a den, so a crate gives him his own space. Puppies will get security and comfort from a crate. Because a dog will not want to go to the bathroom where they sleep, they won't make a mess in their crate, making it useful for housebreaking a dog. Watch this video pet care tutorial and learn how to crate train a dog.
How To: Teach a freestyle move hurdle dog trick
Here is a quick how-to video showing how to teach this very cool canine freestyle trick; hurdles. A clicker is quite hard to hold during this exercise and it clicks right under the dog which can make them confused. If possible, you can get a friend to help mark the behavior. Check out this video pet care tutorial and learn how to train a dog to do a hurdle freestyle trick.
How To: Train a dog not to pull with loose leash walking
This how-to video quickly outlines exercises to get your dog walking on a loose leash by your side. Put very basically, teach the dog what you want them to do! And secondly, stop reinforcing them when they pull! A clicker training method is used, but if you do not have one, you can always use a verbal marker like yes. However you will get much faster and reliable results by using the clicker. If you hold the clicker in the same hand as the leash, and keep the treats in the other hand, you wil...
How To: Make a gentle dog shampoo with Raven-Symone
Disney star Raven shows us how to make a gentle dog shampoo for a pet. You will need two cups of water, two teaspoons of castille soap, two teaspoons of aloe vera gel, and one teaspoon of olive oil. This shampoo will cleanse your dog's fur and coat, without drying out the skin. Watch this video pet care tutorial and learn how to wash a dog with an organic home-made shampoo by following along with Raven-Symone.
How To: Groom, style, and trim a long-haired dog
Long-haired dogs require extra attention when grooming. Thick fur can become matted, which not only looks messy, but can actually be painful and even unhealthy for the dog. Watch this video pet grooming tutorial and learn how to style and trim a long-haired dog's coat.
How To: Bathe a dog
Dogs need occasional bathing to clean off excess dirt, and even to inspect general health. This how-to video demonstrates the simple steps to safely washing a dog. Learn how to bathe a dog by watching this video pet and animal care tutorial.
How To: Cooking homemade dog treats
This instructional video demonstrates how to make dog treats. Lucille Huffman offers up a recipe for home made dog treats for pet owners concerned about the safety of mass produced pet food products. These dog treats are healthy for your dog.
How To: Clip a dog's nails properly
A lot of people are afraid to trim their dog's nails - fearful that they will cut them too short and they will bleed. This informative video will guide you through the process and help you become more confident when grooming your pet.
How To: Groom a poodle
Watch this instructional dog video on how to groom your poodle for show days. Mix a shampoo and water solution. Use a cleaning shampoo and a reconstructive shampoo. Follow these grooming guidelines to give your poodle a fashionable look.
How To: Groom a Chinese crested dog
Watch this instructional grooming video to bathe a Chinese crested dog. Mix a shampoo and water solution. Work the shampoo through the coat. Apply ultra silk cream to the dog's head, tail and skin. Rinse, dry and comb.
How To: Perform a bone marrow aspiration biopsy on an animal
Watch this video tutorial on how to perform a bone marrow aspiration biopsy on an animal, specifically a dog or cat.
How To: Identify your pet with a micro-chip
With millions of lost and stolen pets each year it is very important to have an identification system for your do. To protect your pets, learn about micro-chip identification. Watch this how to video to learn more about microchips and how they are inserted underneath your pet's skin.
How To: Make homemade Boomer ball dog treats
An animal keeper shares the recipe for her Boomer Ball dog treat in this how to video. Watch and learn how to keep your dog entertained and happy with delicious dog treats that any pet would love. All you need for this homemade boomer dog treats is a two liter soda bottle, tape, kibbles, cheese and bacon flavored treats.
How To: Use acupressure on a dog with wrist arthritis
Arthritis is a common problem among older dogs and large dog breeds. Learn how to treat arthritis in wrist joints using dog acupressure with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video series.
How To: Teach a dog agility exercises
Learn how to train your dog for an agility course for exercise, obedience, show or competition. Teach them techniques on agility obstacles, such as Chute, Table, Tire, Tunnel, See-Saw, Jumping and other moves in this free video series and guide.
How To: Agility train a dog
Dog agility training is a great way to get both pet and owner in shape. Learn about the benefits of dog agility training with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free pet care video series.
How To: Train a dog the basics
Get tips for training dogs to lay down, come, stay, and walk on a leash in this free video series on dog training.
How To: Train a guide dog
Guide dogs are trained to help the visually impaired or people who are completely blind. Learn how guide dogs are trained from a training expert in this free educational video series.
How To: Training a dog to catch a frisbee
Teach a dog to catch Frisbees in the right environment with plenty of practice. Learn how to teach a dog to catch a Frisbee in this free training video for dog and pet owners.
How To: Train a dog to back up
Training your dog to back up can be helpful in many situations. Learn the importance of dog training and how to get your dog to back up with this free dog training video series.
How To: Training a dog to catch a treat
Teaching a dog to catch a treat can be a fun exercise. Learn about training dogs to catch small items in this free obedience video series for pet owners.
How To: Train a dog the recall come command
The come command is the most valuable training tool for your dog. Learn the importance of dog training and how to get your dog to come with this free dog training video series.
How To: Groom a dog
Dog grooming is an important part of keeping your dog healthy and happy. Learn how to do basic dog grooming with tips from a professional dog groomer in this free pet care video series.
How To: Leash train a dog
Dog leash training is an important part of any dog obedience training. Learn how to teach your dog to walk on a leash with tips from a dog trainer in this free dog care video series.
How To: Groom a long haired dog
Take care of your dog by grooming them regularly. Learn how to clean eyes and ears and brush a dog's coat in this free pet care video series about dog grooming.
How To: Groom a poodle dog
Dog grooming your poodle may seem like a difficult task but with the right tools and information it can be easy! Learn how to groom a poodle with tips from a dog groomer in this free pet care video series.
How To: Train a dog paw tricks
Paw tricks are great dog training tricks to show off your pooch to your friends and family. Make your dog the life of the dog park with help from a dog trainer in this free dog training and obedience video series.
How To: Train a dog tricks
Dog trick training is a great way to bond with your dog and teach some impressive tricks. Learn about the basics of dog trick training with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free pet care video series.
How To: Train a Dog the Basics
Dogs need to be trained to understand a few basic commands for their own safety and for your own happiness and peace of mind. Learn basic dog training commands with tips and advice from a professional dog obedience trainer in this free dog training video series.
How To: Give a dog food and nutrition
Never feed a dog anything you wouldn't eat yourself. Learn about the importance of dog food and nutrition, as well as tips on making sure a dog is eating a healthy diet in this free pet care video.
How To: Train a dog with the leave it command
Train a dog to leave toxic food alone. Learn how to teach your dog to stop chewing, eating, or digging with the leave it command in this free pet training video.
How To: Train a dog the off command
Keep a dog off of high objects and keep them from jumping up on guests. Learn how to teach a dog the off command in this free video on pet training.