Tips for keeping dog entertained while you’re out of the house

Dear Miss Behavin’: We adopted a new dog on Friday and had a great weekend going for walks and getting to know each other. All was well until we came home from work Monday to a destroyed house! Dusty got into the trash, chewed up some throw pillows, pooped on the...

Bringing home a new cat

Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m planning on adopting a cat from a possible hoarding situation but I’m not sure if the cat has been spayed or vaccinated. It also doesn’t always use the litterbox. Can you help? Once you’re ready to bring home your new cat, consider setting up a...

Helping dog overcome fear of men

Dear Miss Behavin’: Our new family member, Bosco, is scared of my husband and will bark and run from him. He’s a young dog, so we’d like to help him learn to trust and be comfortable with my husband and men in general. Any tips? Although it might be difficult to...

Introducing dog to neighborhood kids

Dear Miss Behavin’: I just moved to a new neighborhood where there are lots of families. My dog Poppy is really sweet with people but isn’t so sure about all of the little kids. They of course want to pet and play with her but she is hesitant. How can I help her warm...

Helping cat and pet birds co-exist peacefully

Dear Miss Behavin’: I recently adopted a cat and am wondering how to integrate her with my two birds?  Interspecies introductions can get a little tricky if done too quickly, so try to take your time and keep it safe. Secluding the cat in one area is an easier way to...

Advice for potty times during bad weather

Dear Miss Behavin’: During the recent rain storms, my dog has refused to leave his bed to go outside and potty. I know he has to go, but he just won’t budge. How can I help him overcome this? Billie the Boston here, filling in for Miss Behavin’ today. I used to be...