Dear Critter Corner: My cat has started to go to the bathroom outside the litter box. He was great for the first few months we had him and loves the family, but lately has started to leave presents in unexpected places around the house. A month ago, we dog-sat for a...
Dear Critter Corner: I have noticed that our pup has started to bark at other dogs while on leash, but is fine once they are able to get to the dog or if they are off leash. My pup is a large breed and the barking looks scary to the other owners and dogs. How do I...
Dear Critter Corner: We have a new puppy and would love to start training and socializing her right away, but our vet said she can’t go on walks until she’s had a couple more shots. Is there a way to safely expose her to new people and places in the meantime? There...
Dear Critter Corner: My family and I just adopted a young, energetic dog who loves to play. We want to take him to the dog park but we have never seen him play with another dog. He tries to pull to other dogs on leash but has never met any. What do you recommend we...
Dear Critter Corner: Our pup is very excited about life! With that excitement comes a lot of jumping, pulling, and door dashing to name a few. What can we do to help curb some of his enthusiasm and teach him some self-control? What a great question! Teaching our...
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...