Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog, Rocket, used to love going for walks, but recently got spooked by a noisy garbage truck and now seems on edge every time we go out. How do we tire him out without stressing him out? The last part of your question is key— avoid stressing him...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I adopted a cat about a week ago, and it’s already clawing at my furniture and scratching up the walls. Help! Congrats on the new kitty, but my apologies at the fun it’s having at the expense of your home. Cat’s scratching their claws is quite a...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our young Bulldog, Biscuit, has tons of energy but very little physical stamina and he overheats easily. We can’t take him running or hiking nor can he play fetch. Are there any suggestions for tiring him out? We all know that a tired dog is...
Dear Miss Behavin, We’ve taught our dog, Sandy, all of her basic commands ourselves. We practice at home nearly every day, and she always impresses. When we take her downtown, though, it’s like she decides to ignore us. How do we turn her selective listening into...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’ve had my cat for about 6 months now and so far she’s been on the shyer side. Any tips on how to get her to be more outgoing? Cats come in a wide variety of personalities. Some are friendly and playful, others are sassy and rambunctious, and a...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our terrier, Lucy, is hit or miss with other dogs. She’s almost two years old and we just can’t figure out why she likes some dogs and harasses others. Is there any rhyme or reason to this? Dear Dog Selective, It’s not uncommon for Lucy’s social...
