Dear Miss Behavin’: My new neighbor never seems to be home and her dogs bark all day long! How can I address the problem without being confrontational? This is a great question and a very common one! I totally understand and appreciate your inclination to keep the...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I adopted my cat Ginger a few months ago and now that December is here I would like to get a Christmas tree. I am nervous that Ginger will want to climb the tree and play with the decorations. What can I do to keep my tree and Ginger safe? The...
Dear Miss Behavin’: We have a very active pup and are worried with the rainy season coming upon us, that we will not be able to provide our pup enough exercise. What are some ideas on ways we can exercise our pup during this time? That is a great question! For many...
Dear Miss Behavin’: We have a lab named Rudy who we’ve had for years, and recently adopted another lab named Sandy. They get along for the most part, but Rudy gets so jealous when we pay attention to Sandy! How do we reassure him that we still love him just as much as...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat has decided that 4:00 am is the best time to meow at me, knock things off the shelves, and sprint around my house. I’d like to sleep through the night! What should I do? There are a few reasons that might cause this common cat behavior. Cats...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’ve seen columns about enrichment for cats and dogs, but I have some unusual pets that I think would benefit from mental stimulation too. Any suggestions for enrichment for reptiles or birds? Absolutely, every animal could have a more enriched...
