Hot Dogs How-Tos

How To: Diagnose tetanus in dogs

Carnivores, like dogs and cats are relatively resistant to tetanus compared to other species like horses, guinea pigs and humans. However they can occasionally be affected and it can then be a dramatic disease if not identified quickly by your veterinarian. This video describes the symptoms and outlines the treatment of that condition. Diagnose tetanus in dogs.

How To: Shave a poodle

Learn the correct way to professionally shave your poodle to prepare it for the summer. After you shave the body, you'll need to trim the head - this is covered in the second video.

How To: Trim your dog's nails easily

Pedicures aren't just for pampered pooches—your dog is descended from wolves, but her nails don't have the chance to wear down as they would in the wild. A regular clipping every three or four weeks will save her from painful ingrown nails and sore paws.

How To: Get your dog to heel

These are some great ways to finish off walking your dog - the military finish, the sit command and more! This video shows you how easy it is to get your dog to heel.

How To: Accessorize your dog

They say it's all in the details. And when it comes to dog fashion, accessories are a must have for any puppy lover. See what your options are and how to put them on your pooch. Accessorize your dog.

How To: Train a dog to obey commands

In this video series, expert Jim Leske shows you how to love your dog through training. You will learn simple commands that will help your dog interact with people and get the discipline he or see needs to be healthy and happy.

How To: Teach an old dog new tricks

In this series you’ll learn tips and techniques for teaching a dog to do tricks. Expert dog trainer and behavior consultant Tracy Tenner offers advice on training your dog to sit, roll over, crawl, beg, wait, shake hands, play dead and more using positive reinforcement, dog treats and praise.

How To: Remove skunk smell from your dog

Tomato juice has been said to work on skunk smell but actually doesn't work that well. Eric R. Letendre teaches you a formula for a solution that will rid your dog of skunk smell. Remove skunk smell from your dog.

How To: Use a choke collar to train a dog

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. Use a choke collar to train a dog.

How To: Mentally train your dog with the kong toy

Mental training can be just an important as physical training with a dog. Eric R. Letendre talks about using the kong toy to mentally train your dog. Learn how the toy can be used to keep your dog's mind as busy as the rest of his body. Mentally train your dog with the kong toy.

How To: Foolproof your pet's ID with a microchip

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...

How To: House train a dog of any age

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. House train a dog of any age.