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Puppy play pen of Barbarian Border collies. Age 5 weeks and wild and crazy. Mom is supervising.

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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Puppy play pen of Barbarian Border collies. Age 5 weeks and wild and crazy. Mom is supervising.

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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