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.

Mama’s Empathic Example

By drjeffnichol | August 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Mama’s Empathic Example
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Kindness can be found everywhere from chimpanzees to dog, cats, and people.

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Fixing bad cat behavior

By drjeffnichol | August 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Fixing bad cat behavior
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Cats can be cranky, pesky, and a bit snarky with other pets. Scolding and water spraying doesn’t teach them better behavior. Instead of reacting badly, our kitties can have fun with their people by working for clicks and food.

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Separation Anxiety & Urine Soiling

By drjeffnichol | July 21, 2025 | Comments Off on Separation Anxiety & Urine Soiling
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Newt’s River The anxiety and blood pressure spikes of white coat syndrome aren’t fun for us. Most pets have the same problem. That long walk to the exam room, running a gauntlet through other jumpy dogs, is especially harrowing for those already losing their grip. Instead, I emerged through the side door of the clinic to invite “Newt” and his folks, Anna and Tom, inside for their behavior consultation. Bichon Frise’s are usually bouncy dogs but this 3 year old slunk in and immediately crept under Anna’s chair in my consulting room. You’d think he was headed for the gallows.…

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Home Consultation for Storm Phobia

By drjeffnichol | July 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Home Consultation for Storm Phobia
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A full home consultation with Dr. Jeff Nichol. Dr. Nichol helps this family address their dog’s fear of storms.

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Sudden summertime ear pain? Foxtail In A Dog’s Ear

By drjeffnichol | July 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Sudden summertime ear pain? Foxtail In A Dog’s Ear
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Know what to do, when to act when a dog or cat gets foxtails stuck in their ear canal.

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Are Thundershirts Helpful for Dogs who Fear Fireworks & Storms?

By drjeffnichol | June 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Are Thundershirts Helpful for Dogs who Fear Fireworks & Storms?
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Dr. Nichol addresses a letter in which a dog owner asks about the effectiveness of “Thunder Shirts” on dogs who fear storms and loud noises.

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Fireworks Freak-Out

By drjeffnichol | June 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Fireworks Freak-Out
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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 from the bombardment. We can make a big difference for these panicked pupsters.

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July 4th Aerial Bombardment – How to protect a noise phobic pet.

By drjeffnichol | June 11, 2025 | Comments Off on July 4th Aerial Bombardment – How to protect a noise phobic pet.
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  Jeff Nichol, DVM, has a plan to get your pets ready for a LOUD Fourth & beating the heat of summer.

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My Dog Has Shotgun Pellets Embedded in His Skin

By drjeffnichol | June 9, 2025 | Comments Off on My Dog Has Shotgun Pellets Embedded in His Skin
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What are the dangers of lead shotgun pellets found in the skin of a newly adopted pet.

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Is Garlic Bad For My Dog?

By drjeffnichol | June 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Is Garlic Bad For My Dog?
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Dr. Nichol explains what happens to a dog when they eat any amount of garlic.

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