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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Listen to the Animals

March 2, 2020
horse and dog together

Horses and dogs communicate with us – even if we don’t notice. They can love what we do and repay us with joy or they can react badly. Smart dogs and angry horses have lessons for us.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Rambunctious, mouthy, wild puppy

February 24, 2020
energetic puppy

Yell? Spray? Teach? Yelling and jerking a leash hurt the heart. Some puppy parents are advised to hit a mouthing/nipping puppy on the nose. But punishment may trigger fear and defensive behavior.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Pets at Work

February 17, 2020
dogs at work

Build morale! A shared passion! Bring your own? Barking, biting, messes, bathroom breaks? I love office pets. The shoulds of rules and accountability.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Meeting Dogs: Hand up? Hand Down? Hand Bite?

February 10, 2020
meeting a dog

We love dogs and so do our kids. When encountering a canine beauty with a gently wagging tail you want to make friends and rub his fuzzy little head. Are you sure the dog is safe to pet? Its person may think so but they could be wrong.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Anxious & Acting-Out

February 3, 2020
anxious dog

Anxiety can also make a dog crazy. It’s different for dogs than it is for humans but being a little nervous about what might be lurking around the next corner helps us survive.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy crying, barking, chewing

January 20, 2020
puppy crying barking chewing video

Dogs of any age who struggle with Separation Anxiety are miserable – and so are their people. Incessant barking disturbs neighbors; frantic attempts to escape can damage your home. You can spot the signs early and help your puppy adapt.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Therapy Kid Dogs

January 13, 2020
child with dogs

Kids and pets – What a great way of bringing out the best in children with emotional or behavioral challenges! But there may be stresses to the dog and risks to the child. You can get it right for everybody but you’ll need to recognize the clues.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – House Training a Puppy in 1 Day

January 6, 2020
puppy

Cleaning up after a wild child indoors is so frustrating! How much patience is enough? When do you punish? How should you punish? Well, actually, you don’t. You teach a canine skill with canine leadership. It’s easy.

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Gift Pets: Good Idea? Bad Idea?

December 23, 2019

You’ve found the perfect pet for someone really special. In your mind you can already see them together! Watching the wriggling box get unwrapped and that look of astonishment and glee – well, it doesn’t get much better than that. Pets can change lives – but not every surprise goes well. Everybody’s needs matter. Let’s get it right.

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