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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Barking, whining, yapping! Make it Stop!

October 12, 2020

You can have a great dog who just has way too much to say. Barking is actually normal but too much of it disturbs everybody’s peace. Reprimand? Water spray? Anti – bark collar? Manage the cause?

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dominance? Who’s Really in Charge?

October 5, 2020

You need to establish dominance over your dog so he’ll know that you’re in charge. Ah, no, you don’t. Dogs are not man’s and woman’s best friends because they fear us. In fact, they love us when our leadership inspires trust and security. Tune in at 6 PM Mountain Time on Thursday, October 1 for my Facebook Live. I’ll be ready for questions on changing canine behaviors.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Crating Saved My House or Cruel & Unusual

September 28, 2020

Dogs need a place of their own. That makes crate training important. And you don’t want your stuff damaged. Can they stay in there for a few hours? All day?

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Panicky Puppy Problems

September 21, 2020

Crying, scratching at the door, chewing furniture and woodwork – these are not the behaviors you were looking for when you fell in love with that cute, wriggling puppy. You’ll need to practice kindness and patience to get through this. You also need a plan.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Cats Hate Cars

September 14, 2020

Yowling, urinating, maybe even some in-the-crate defecating: Are we having fun yet? The anxiety and misery our traveling cats feel, often on the way to the veterinary clinic, needs to light-up. Opting-out of medical care shortens lives. Tune in at 6 PM Mountain Time on Thursday, September 10 for my Facebook Live. I’ll be ready for questions.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Painful Pets – Find Out How to Help

September 7, 2020

Chronic arthritis, surgery, bad teeth, back and neck pain – lots of cats and dogs suffer. There are safe, modern treatments that can make a big difference. Know what to look for and how to help. Tune in at 6 PM Mountain Time on Thursday, September 3 for my Facebook Live. I’ll share an update and answer questions.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – No Welcome Mat Can a Feline Newcomer Find Love?

August 31, 2020

If you’re a cat lover like me you may want even more of them. But kitties stuck inside together can struggle badly: threats, aggression, and house soiling are miserable for everybody. Let’s get ahead of these conflicts.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Competing Dogs “Pick me! Pick me!”

August 24, 2020

Can’t you just share some love or a snack without all the pushing, shoving, or maybe even a growl or worse? You can but your canine leadership will need some refinement. Keep your dogs in line without hurting anyone’s feelings. Tune in at 6 PM Mountain Time for my Facebook Live. I’ll be ready for your questions.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Aging Dogs Indoor Messes

August 10, 2020

By the time they’re reached their golden years most dogs have pretty good bathroom etiquette. If they start leaving urine and stool around the house, it’s a problem. Tune-in to my Facebook Live to find out what to do about these unplanned deposits.