Preparing puppy for vet visit

Dear Miss Behavin’: We have a new puppy and want to know the best way to prepare for an upcoming vet visit? Congratulations on your new family member!  This is a great question as vet visits can be very scary for most pups!  Things to think about are getting your pup...

Dealing with an escape artist dog

Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog, Jimmy, is constantly trying to escape the backyard, and he is often successful! Most of the time he digs under the fence. What can we do to keep him contained? A good place to start is thinking about why Jimmy keeps wanting to leave the...

Helping newly adopted cat adjust to new home

Dear Miss Behavin’: I am planning adopting a cat next week. What can I do to ensure my new cat feels safe and will acclimate to his new home smoothly?  Bringing home a new cat is exciting! You want your new cat to adjust quickly and without much trouble. Some cats...

Getting the whole family involved in dog training

Dear Miss Behavin’: We would like to have our kids help with the training of our new pup.  How can we make the training fun so that our kids will be more engaged and willing to participate in the training process? Congratulations on your new family member!  Kudos to...

Teaching puppy to not bite

Dear Miss Behavin’:  We just got a lab puppy named Sammy and she’s so fun! However, over the last couple of days she has started using her teeth on everything, including the kids! They are starting to become scared of her. How do we stop her from biting everything?...

Yes you can train a cat!

Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog is well trained. He knows sit, stay, come, you name it! When I call my cat’s name he just ignores me (in typical cat fashion). Can I train my cat similar commands as my dog? Is it possible? Contrary to popular belief cats are definitely...