Dear Critter Corner: We just had a visit with our vet and they recommended that we should muzzle train our dog. I am not sure where to start or how to do this, do you have any suggestions? It is great to be proactive when working with our dogs and potential problem...
Dear Critter Corner: I went on vacation for 3 days and left my cat Dallas at a friend’s apartment. Now at home she seems to be having separation anxiety, scratching at the door and meowing when I leave. I have another trip coming up and am worried I won’t be able to...
Dear Critter Corner: I have noticed that when I give my pup a chew stick or other high-value item, he tends to go and hide from me while chewing on it. The other night, I got close to where he was chewing on the stick and he growled at me. I am not sure what to do,...
Dear Critter Corner: I recently adopted Peanut, a 1-year-old cat, and would like to introduce her to my senior cat Mama, but am worried about them getting into a scuffle. How should I introduce them to each other? It’s a good idea to introduce them as slowly and...
Dear Critter Corner: We feel that our once quiet pup has found his voice and is doing a lot of barking at home lately. We have told him ‘no’ and ‘quiet’ but these do not seem to do the trick. Is there anything we can do to get our quiet pup back? This is a great...
Dear Critter Corner: My new 9-month-old kitten has a lot of energy, jumping on the furniture, counters and cabinets. How can I prevent her from getting up to any mischief? Young kittens and cats do have a lot of energy and need to channel it in appropriate ways toward...
