Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog Sparky has picked up a new habit of chewing on the leash at the beginning of our walks. He tends to settle after some time, but I worry he’ll chew through his leash and get loose. How can we avoid this entirely? If Sparky is only chomping on...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My older male cat has been peeing just outside the litter box. He’s been to the vet and doesn’t have a UTI, what else could be the issue? When cats, especially senior cats, start to have litterbox issues, it isn’t always due to a urinary or bladder...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My son will be home for an extended visit over the holidays and he’ll be bringing his dog, Angus, with him. Angus and our family dog have met a few times, but haven’t hit it off. How can we help them enjoy one another more? With the added...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Last week my husband accidentally pinched our dog Pip when buckling his harness to go out for a walk. Now poor Pip runs away each time we pull out the harness! How do we help him overcome his newfound fear? First of all, let’s talk prevention. When...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I have a business trip planned in a few weeks and my cats usually get stressed when I’m gone, even with a pet-sitter. How can I help them to be more comfortable when I’m away? Any type of change in the home, whether leaving for a trip, moving to a...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our two year old Dalmatian mix, Freya, recently had a few potty accidents in the house. We think it happened at night and while we were gone during the day. I know we aren’t supposed to smear her face in it, but what other tips are there for a...
