Posts Tagged ‘video’
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…
Read MoreDog with an Idle Mind
Puppies and dogs of any age can be unrelenting chewers and destroyers of all things we may hold sacred. We can love man’s and woman’s best friend like a…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Leash walking a Drag?
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.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Need a Dog Trainer? Choose Wisely
Bad behavior has to stop ASAP. Punishment can work fast but reward-based training delivers happy, well-behaved dogs. I’ll get you started.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – New Dog – Will they play nice? They don’t?
Has a new dog stirred the political pot at your house? Or maybe you’re thinking of adding to your pet family. Wanna avoid the brawls?
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Fireworks Freak-Out
There will be a whole lot of scared pets this weekend. It’s hard enough if they tremble and hide but some panic and escape the yard in search of safety…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Dogs fighting over Mom or Dad – who’s closer?
Threats and innuendo between family dogs can quickly cross the line. Fighting over who gets more attention worsens with equal treatment.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Dogs who Dribble
Most dogs would never intend to pass urine inside – but some lose bladder control. It could be a physical problem or it may be behavioral. We can help them…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy Biting
Mouthing? Playful nipping? Or is that youngster snarling and lunging? Get control now – without punishment or fear.
Read MoreDr. 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.
Read MoreDr. 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.
Read MoreDr. 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…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Stop sniff pee–Enough Already!
Everybody needs exercise but stopping every 6 feet on a leash walk doesn’t get it. You’re dragging your dog; nobody is having a good time.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Panicky Puppy Problems
Crying, scratching at the door, chewing furniture and woodwork – these are not the behaviors you were looking for when you fell in love with that cute, wriggling puppy. You’ll…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – No Welcome Mat Can a Feline Newcomer Find Love?
If you’re a cat lover like me you may want even more of them. But kitties stuck inside together can struggle badly: threats, aggression, and house soiling are miserable for…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Competing Dogs “Pick me! Pick me!”
Can’t you just share some love or a snack without all the pushing, shoving, or maybe even a growl or worse? You can but your canine leadership will need some…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Escaping dogs
Tunneling, climbing, running off – OMG! Raise the fence? Electric wire? Let’s figure out why this is happening and help your good dog stay home and succeed. Serious anxiety needs…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – 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…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – 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…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Hot skin, panting predicaments
More than miserable, blistering summer days can bring dangerous hot spots and a failure of normal panting to release body heat. Keeping our dogs safe and comfortable is about more…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Love-Hate Canine Frenemies
A great friendship can go bad. Aggression between family dogs is common. And the person in-charge doing their best to break it up and make it work can make it…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Calm the Heebie Jeebies
We love our pets like little people in furry suits – that’s the way I feel about mine. But if we’re going to get the calm behavior we want we…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Therapy Kid 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…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – House Training a Puppy in 1 Day
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…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Gift Pets: Good Idea? Bad Idea?
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…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Dogs, Family Gatherings Overwhelmed & Badly Behaved
Hey-it’s a holiday. Let the good times roll! Maybe not for everybody. Some pets get badly unsettled and engage in unhealthy and dangerous behaviors because they’re nervous or scared. The…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Yelling Feline Urinators
Cat urine on the rug (yuck), on the sofa (eewww), on your bed (OMG!!!) How about a kitty who howls and yowls when she can’t find you? Beyond the urine…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Natural Behavioral Remedies
Anxiety can be crippling. If one of us doesn’t have a major problem with intense worry we know someone who does. It’s the most common behavior disorder of humans –…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Separation Anxiety – Non Drug Treatment
Dogs with separation anxiety have a serious problem. I get it. I’ve come home to the sound of my dog Hazel barking and whining. As soon as I opened the…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Cats Losing Steam
Chronic Pain can Lurk. Find out how to locate it and fix it.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Hit the Road Jack Part 2
Dogs who Escape their Yards: Why do they do this? You need to get this under control but it’s about more than a sturdy fence.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Hit the Road Jack Part 1
Dogs who Escape their Yards: Why do they do this? You need to get this under control but it’s about more than a sturdy fence.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Early Death Stunted Life Not for my Cats
Cats with free access to carbohydrate-rich, dry diets do more than pork-up. Think diabetes, liver disease, joint pain, and behavior problems.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Feral & Freaked-Out
Adoption Isn’t for Everybody. Some dogs with feral backgrounds are so terrified that defensive aggression is easily triggered. Others try to hide or escape. There are undomesticated dogs who can…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Stick–in–the Mud Cats
Love cats enough to bring out their inner snuggle bunny? For some it’s a walk in the park of catnip, for others it can be more like a briar patch.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – The Handyman Dog
Do you have a dog who does odd jobs around the house & then makes a bolt for the door? Indoor toileting: Is it Spite? Confusion? Dementia? Anxiety? Let’s get…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Foxtails: That’s Tails, not Tales
Aggressive grass awns invade the bodies of dogs and cats.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Cats who Hate each other’s Guts
Dangerous cat fights can worsen fast. Some cats belong together; others don’t. Keep the peace and learn how to give them space from each other.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Mama’s Empathic Example
Kindness can be found everywhere from chimpanzees to dog, cats, and people.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Dog Safe with Kids? Have Fun – Be Watchful
Most dogs are happy to come when called but some can feel afraid. A child can understand empathy and respect for personal boundaries while playing nicely. We all feel afraid…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Hissy, Scratchy, Cranky Kitties
Cats are so sweet and cuddly. But they can damage you with their sharp teeth and claws. Don’t get angry – get cat smart.
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