Collar suggestions for escape artists

Dear Critter Corner: My dog has a tendency to chase after things on walks and has slipped out of her collar on occasion. Are there other types of gear that are recommended for escape artists? There are a few pieces of gear that make it harder for dogs to escape. If...

Docking and Cropping

Dear Critter Corner: I was recently surprised to learn that Doberman Pinscher dogs have naturally long and curly tails and floppy ears. Every one I had previously seen has a short bobtail and sharp, pointy ears. What is the point of cutting their tails and ears? The...

Loose leash training

Dear Critter Corner: We are having a hard time teaching our pup to walk on a loose leash.  He gets walks daily and we have been working on loose leash training, but he still pulls a good portion of the walk which is no fun.  What are some tips you can give us?...

Re-establishing relationship between your dog walker and your dog

Dear Critter Corner: I went back to work in person this week so I contacted the dog walker I used before the pandemic hit. She arrived at my house on Monday to walk my dog but Perry didn’t recognize her and would not let her come inside. He ended up having an accident...

Does your cat need a cat companion?

Dear Critter Corner: My family and I have a wonderful 3-year-old cat who we love dearly and is very attached to us. We need to start going back to the office and we are worried she will be bored all day. Would it be a good idea to get her another cat as a companion?...

Helping dog adjust to new work schedule

Dear Critter Corner: I have been working from home and have not left my puppy alone for more than an hour or two since I got him last March.  I am worried about how he will be when I go back to work in a couple of months.  What can I do to make sure he will be okay?...