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.

Dog with an Idle Mind

By drjeffnichol | August 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Dog with an Idle Mind

Dogs need to spend time doing dog stuff. They are natural scavengers. They need to use their brains, mouths, and paws to survive. Food-dispensing toys and puzzles keep these little devils occupied because they stimulate their brains. My puppy Mick is working his lunch loose from a Twist & Treat toy.

Stop That! Training Better Behavior

By drjeffnichol | August 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Stop That! Training Better Behavior

A dog can act out in embarrassing, destructive, or even dangerous ways. If you could just teach them to stop those bad behaviors! Training can help but you’ll need to understand the problem in order to bring out the best.

Cat Pee on Furniture

By drjeffnichol | July 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Cat Pee on Furniture

Do you live in a litter pan? OK, not really – but does it feel that way when you find cat urine around the house? I feel your pain; one of my cats is prone to this odious behavior. Nobody’s happy. Let’s get serious.  

Dogs Fouling & Defiling the Home

By drjeffnichol | July 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Dogs Fouling & Defiling the Home

Do you know an adolescent of full grown dog who still can’t find the bathroom? Maybes he eliminates outside sometimes but not always? Or you have a handyman dog – one who does odd jobs around the house and then makes a bolt for the door?

Cat Attack – Swat, Squirt, Declaw, Rehome?

By drjeffnichol | July 15, 2024 | Comments Off on Cat Attack – Swat, Squirt, Declaw, Rehome?

Aggression and destructive behavior are not what we cat lovers have in mind when adopting a pet. Injuries and furniture damage have to stop! Hint: What feels best actually works better.

Dominance? Who’s Really in Charge?

By drjeffnichol | July 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Dominance? Who’s Really in Charge?

Do 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.

Fireworks Fear & Sweaty Paws

By drjeffnichol | July 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Fireworks Fear & Sweaty Paws

Startled by earsplitting blasts, many otherwise stable pets will endure almost continual panic this weekend. A freaked-out dog or cat needs serious relief from fear. I’ll make it easy for you to help.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Fireworks Fear & Sweaty Paws

By drjeffnichol | July 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Fireworks Fear & Sweaty Paws

Startled by earsplitting blasts, many otherwise stable pets will endure almost continual panic this weekend. A freaked-out dog or cat needs serious relief from fear. I’ll make it easy for you to help.

Grooming, nail trims, & ear cleaning – ARRGHH!!!

By drjeffnichol | June 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Grooming, nail trims, & ear cleaning – ARRGHH!!!

Some dogs just won’t put up with it. They squirm, struggle, and might even bite. Nobody is having fun. We can get this right without the tears and misery.

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Cats who Play Rough & Bite

By drjeffnichol | June 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Dr. Nichol’s Video – Cats who Play Rough & Bite

Kitties are so sweet and gentle. Well, most are. But some bite and scratch when you thought you were just having fun. Don’t swat or spray or yell. Bring out their best instead