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 – Pesky, Jumping Up – Get Down!

By drjeffnichol | April 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Pesky, Jumping Up – Get Down!

Does your dog fling himself at you? At visitors? Is he all over you like a cheap suit when you’re trying to relax? Establish boundaries with kindness – and get the message across.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Don’t Let a Good Kitten Go Bad

By drjeffnichol | March 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – 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.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Barking – Way outa control

By drjeffnichol | March 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Barking – Way outa control

Noisy dogs can trigger problems. Unhappy neighbors and animal control might visit and ruin your day. You can turn this around with kindness.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy crazy, jumpy, nippy mouthy

By drjeffnichol | March 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – 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.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – COVID Risk to Pets or from Pets?

By drjeffnichol | February 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – COVID Risk to Pets or from Pets?

Research on cats and dogs in households with confirmed human infections found that a minority of pets got infected. Will they be OK? How about the rest of the family?

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy Obedience Training DIY

By drjeffnichol | February 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – 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 don’t seem clear on the concept. Spare the frustration.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Housetraining

By drjeffnichol | February 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Housetraining

Some puppies are quick learners; others struggle to get clear on the concept. Don’t let frustration damage you and your canine youngster.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Cat pee – Where do you want it?

By drjeffnichol | February 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Cat pee – Where do you want it?

Shouldn’t a cat, who’s livin’ the feline dream at your house, crave the answer to this age-old question? They do, sort of. It matters what the person wants but it’s about the cat’s needs too.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Bumble Bee on a String

By drjeffnichol | January 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Bumble Bee on a String

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

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Cat mischief – He can work to earn instead of a life of crime

By drjeffnichol | January 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Cat mischief – He can work to earn instead of a life of crime

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