Training a puppy to go outside to pee can be done using a crate training method where the puppy is taken outside on a leash, allowed two or three minutes to sniff around and brought back in the crate. Be sure to reward the dog lavishly when she uses the bathroom outside with great tips from a certified dog trainer and behavioral counselor in this free video on pet care. Expert: Teena Patel Contact: www.universityofdoglando.com/ Bio: Teena Patel is the founder and CEO of the University of Doglando in Orlando, Fla. Filmmaker: Suzie Vigon
A big mistake that dog owners make is assuming that a dog is potty trained before they truly are. Use a crate to teach a dog that not going to the bathroom outside is unacceptable with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs. Expert: Heidi Dixner Contact: www.redrovercomeover.com Bio: Heidi Dixner has been training dogs professionally since 2001 and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers since 2003. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
Getting rid of a dog’s food aggression requires exerting complete control over the dog, which includes controlling his toys, daily activities and food intake. Hand feed a food aggressive dog small amounts at a time with great tips from a certified dog trainer and behavioral counselor in this free video on pet care. Expert: Teena Patel Contact: www.universityofdoglando.com/ Bio: Teena Patel is the founder and CEO of the University of Doglando in Orlando, Fla. Filmmaker: Suzie Vigon
House-training a puppy with a full-time job is best done using a crate-training method, where the puppy becomes comfortable staying in the crate all day and only eliminating outside. Crate-train a puppy to prevent accidents in the house with information from a certified dog behaviorist in this free video on dog breeds. Expert: Eric Dorfman Bio: Eric Dorfman received his certifications at the renowned San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers where he earned his dog behavior and counseling certification. Filmmaker: Sam Lee
When raising Labrador puppies, make sure that the time between six and 12 weeks of age is spent getting them used to their environment and training them. Understand that Labrador puppies can grow quickly and become destructive with pet care advice from a veterinarian in this free video on dog training and raising puppies. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge