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Mick and Whale

Young Mick is fitting into our family nicely. His toys are lucky to be just toys. With this wild Border collie channeling his inner predator, his whale and sheep would not survive long.

Dr. Nichol's 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.

Doing Down – How Much Better?

By drjeffnichol | May 16, 2022

Mick is getting clear on the concept of “Down” on command but he still needs a little hint so he can succeed every time. There’s no point in putting an…

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Wild & Exuberant – Punish? Yell? A New Skill?

By drjeffnichol | May 9, 2022

Out-of-control behavior in a dog of any age can drive you crazy. Reprimands and physical corrections teach nothing, except more intense agitation. Instead, you can “redirect” your kid to earn…

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Get into a Dog Crate? Are you Kidding?

By drjeffnichol | May 2, 2022

Mick is only a kid. He’s not ready to be trusted to behave if we left him loose in the house at night. A dog is a denning creature but…

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Your Dog Digs Where???

By drjeffnichol | April 25, 2022

Digging dogs can damage a great yard. Don’t punish; it’s normal behavior. Instead, give that dirt dog its very own wonderful digging box. Make it attractive by loosening the dirt,…

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Teaching “Down” – Step 1

By drjeffnichol | April 18, 2022

Dogs love to work for food. You don’t need to push a puppy to ground. Give the “Down” command as you use a treat, as a lure, to show that…

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Tag Team at Aztec?

By drjeffnichol | April 11, 2022

Puppy kindergarten teaches healthy play during the sensitive period of socialization. Mick and his BFF (Welsh corgi) wrestle with wild abandon. A fun loving pug considers joining the fun and…

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Coming when called – longer distance

By drjeffnichol | April 4, 2022

Young Mick (now 15 weeks old) has been practicing his recalls. We started with a little tug using a short leash. Now he comes reliably from longer distances but we…

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Dog Brushing made Possible

By drjeffnichol | March 28, 2022

Some dogs hate to be groomed. But a hungry dog can earn tasty treats while lying still for gentle brushing. Sitting on the floor, rather than leaning over, will help…

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – New Baby Dog

By drjeffnichol | October 25, 2021

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

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Leash walking a Drag?

By drjeffnichol | October 18, 2021

Taking a stroll with your dog isn’t a walk in the park if they jump, lurch, and growl. Some are so wild they chew the leash.

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Mick and Whale

Dr. Nichol's Videos

Doing Down – How Much Better?

Wild & Exuberant – Punish? Yell? A New Skill?

Get into a Dog Crate? Are you Kidding?

Your Dog Digs Where???

Teaching “Down” – Step 1

Tag Team at Aztec?

Coming when called – longer distance

Dog Brushing made Possible

Dr. Nichol’s Video – New Baby Dog

Dr. Nichol’s Video – Leash walking a Drag?

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