Dear Critter Corner: I’m planning to travel to visit family during the holidays this year, and this will be the first time I am leaving my cat with a pet sitter. I’d like to create a plan for the pet sitter to follow but am a bit overwhelmed. Can you help? It’s great...
Dear Critter Corner: Our dog is constantly digging in our yard. He digs holes in the grass and rips up flowers and plants. I’m concerned about not only the state of our yard, but also the possibility of him hurting himself. What can I do to stop him from digging?...
Dear Critter Corner: I adopted my dog about a year ago and they have been so sweet, but recently they have started to bark at other dogs while out on our walks. What can I do to work on this behavior so we can walk near dogs again? Noticing that your dog is becoming...
Dear Critter Corner: Our pup just turned 4 years, and we are still struggling with a few behaviors that we have been working on for some time. We’d like to reduce his barking at the neighbor dog and have him walk in our downtown area on a loose leash rather than...
Dear Critter Corner: My cat Milo keeps jumping on our counters, tabletops, and coffee table. How do I get him to stop? Cats naturally like to climb high vertical perches and lounge watching their environment from above. Your cat may be looking for higher areas from...
Dear Critter Corner: When can I stop giving my dog treats for training? This is one of the most common questions from owners. The short answer? Not as soon as you think! Food is one of the most powerful training tools because we control access to it. Since dogs rely...
