Dear Critter Corner: My dog is generally very sweet, but lately he’s been acting differently, sort of withdrawn and irritable. He doesn’t want me to pet him and has even growled at me when I approach to pick him up. What is going on with this change in behavior?...
Dear Critter Corner: I just got a new puppy and I want to socialize her properly. I have a few playdates set up for her, but is there anything else I should be doing? Socializing your puppy is crucial to raising a happy, confident, and well-behaved dog. Socialization...
Dear Critter Corner: We are expecting a baby in a few months and want to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible for all of us. What are some tips you can give us? Congratulations on your upcoming addition to the family! I am glad you are planning ahead so...
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...
