Videos

Bringing out the best in a cat or dog is a hands-on task. Seeing it in a video is often better than reading it. My goal with these videos is to make behavior management easier to understand and implement.

Crying for Mom

By drjeffnichol | April 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Crying for Mom

Some puppies are highly-stressed in their new homes. Helping the little rascal adjust starts with caring and love. There’s a whole lot more you can do to set the kid up for a well-adjusted life.

Cat mischief – Instead of a life of crime, he can work to earn

By drjeffnichol | April 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Cat mischief – Instead of a life of crime, he can work to earn

Do you have a cat who, despite your good example, insists on prying open cabinets and wreaking havoc on your stuff? Does she complain or pester you relentlessly at the worst times? I know the type.  

Leash training a puppy

By drjeffnichol | March 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Leash training a puppy

Puppies can be out-of-control on leash walks. Some are panicked. Forget corrections and jerks.

Puppy Obedience Training DIY

By drjeffnichol | March 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Puppy Obedience Training DIY

Dogs who are happy to follow instructions are a pleasure to have as your best friend. But a lot of them just aren’t clear on the concept. Spare the frustration.

Where is the Cat?

By drjeffnichol | March 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Where is the Cat?

Do you see a fuzzy white cat? The correct answer, for this invisible kitty, is no. He’s hiding, not because he is afraid, although that can be a very good reason. This is my cat, Gaston. He’s being invisible because he is a cat. They need to hide and view the world without anyone being the wiser. Solitude is essential for them, at least some of the time. If your kitty spends most or all of its time indoors be sure to provide multiple hide boxes at various heights in different rooms. You will give the gift of choice. We…

Puppy crazy, jumpy, nippy mouthy

By drjeffnichol | March 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Puppy crazy, jumpy, nippy mouthy

Have you thrown a can of pennies? How about yelling and jerking? A different home? You’re breakin’ my heart. It can be much easier and a lot more fun.

Don’t Let a Good Kitten Go Bad

By drjeffnichol | February 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Don’t Let a Good Kitten Go Bad

House soiling, fighting, furniture damage – you don’t want it. A great cat’s life is not a random event. Good behavior starts with a healthy structure.

Dog Parks – the Good the Bad & the Ugly

By drjeffnichol | February 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Dog Parks – the Good the Bad & the Ugly

Running and playing with other dogs is good exercise and fun for everybody – unless your dog or someone else’s reacts badly. Should puppies go too?

New Baby Dog

By drjeffnichol | February 12, 2024 | Comments Off on New Baby Dog

The Nichol family is planning to add a puppy. I’ll share my preparations and training plan. Everybody can win.

Barking, Yapping, Whining, Yelping

By drjeffnichol | February 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Barking, Yapping, Whining, Yelping

It’s driving you crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy… Trash and canine trash talking cause more human angst than theft, murders and all the rest of the mayhem.