All about leashes & leads

Dear Miss Behavin’: We recently adopted a new pup and are looking to get some new equipment to help with loose leash walking.  There are so many different choices out there; I am not sure what would be best for our pup. Congratulations on your new addition!  I agree...

Socializing puppy during shelter in place

Dear Miss Behavin’: We are considering getting a puppy but realize the shelter-in-place orders may complicate things. How do we socialize a puppy when everybody is under quarantine? You’re not alone in wanting to add a four legged family member to your home right now!...

Help! My cat is scratching up my furniture!

Dear Miss Behavin’: Help! My cat is scratching up my couch. She has a scratcher that she uses, but then she’ll go and scratch on the couch. What can I do to stop her from ruining my furniture? Cats naturally scratch for numerous reasons. They do it to remove the outer...

How to prepare dog when shelter-in-place is over

Dear Miss Behavin’: While our current situation of having to shelter in place is very scary, the bright side is that I get to spend more time with my dog!  I am worried though when we return to “normal’ how will he adjust? This is an excellent question as many of us...

Working from home with the dog

Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog loves that we are working from home, but doesn’t realize that we are still working! He is demanding our attention and we feel bad locking him in his crate. What are some tips for keeping him occupied while we work? No doubt, Fido has had...

Litterbox training your rabbit

Dear Miss Behavin’: I recently adopted a rabbit and she’s pooping everywhere! Can I litterbox train a rabbit? I’ve also noticed she sometimes eats her poop. Is that normal? It is possible to train a rabbit to use the litterbox! They usually choose a specific place to...