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.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dogs fighting over Mom or Dad – who’s closer?

By drjeffnichol | June 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dogs fighting over Mom or Dad – who’s closer?

Threats and innuendo between family dogs can quickly cross the line. Fighting over who gets more attention worsens with equal treatment.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – The Passing of our Beautiful Dog

By drjeffnichol | June 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – The Passing of our Beautiful Dog

The Nichol Family dog, our wonderful “Miss America”, has passed away, just shy of her 14th birthday. Always cheerful she herded our cats, derailed their squabbles, and found them for us in the yard by happily running to each one and touching him gently with her nose.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dog Food Fights

By drjeffnichol | June 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dog Food Fights

Dogs seem to believe that famine is imminent. Some will fight tooth and nail with their housemates for the tiniest tid bit. Do you stand guard, yell or punish? Everybody can eat in peace.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dog Training for Better Behavior

By drjeffnichol | June 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dog Training for Better Behavior

Does your dog need to stop a bad behavior? She doesn’t do what you want either, does she?

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dog Parks – the Good the Bad & the Ugly

By drjeffnichol | May 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – 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?

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Hiding Scaredy Cats

By drjeffnichol | May 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Hiding Scaredy Cats

Some kitties live under the bed; others may run for the hills when you sneeze. Dogs, noises, or just daily life can trigger a bunker mentality.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dogs who Dribble

By drjeffnichol | April 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Dogs who Dribble

Most dogs would never intend to pass urine inside – but some lose bladder control. It could be a physical problem or it may be behavioral. We can help them succeed.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy Biting

By drjeffnichol | April 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy Biting

Mouthing? Playful nipping? Or is that youngster snarling and lunging? Get control now – without punishment or fear.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Killer Plants and Chocolate Bunnies

By drjeffnichol | April 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Killer Plants and Chocolate Bunnies

Buds, bulbs, leaves, seeds and chocolate Easter eggs: What could go wrong?

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Back to the office-Dogs Panic

By drjeffnichol | April 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Back to the office-Dogs Panic

Dogs who barely controlled their home-alone angst before COVID, may spiral into destruction, barking, soiling, and escape attempts.