Dear Miss Behavin’: We’re looking to adopt a pet! We aren’t sure what kind, and the kids are open to anything from a turtle to a dog. Our home is small, we’ll be first-time pet owners, and we’re often out of the house at least 8-10 hours a day. What’s a good starter...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I adopted a dog, Lolly, last week and the shelter told me she was potty trained. She did fine for a few days but now is having accidents daily. What’s the deal? There are lots of possible explanations for Lolly’s recent accidents, so let’s start at...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My last dog, Harry, used to gaze lovingly into my eyes all the time. It made me feel like we had such a good bond! My new dog, Hildy, rarely makes eye contact. Often when I call her name, she lifts her head but looks to the side. A friend said...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Bringing our last dog to the vet was a serious ordeal. He hated going and always seemed to know when we were headed there instead of the park-not to mention the dramatics he put on once we arrived! We just got an eight week old puppy and we’d...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m looking to adopt my first dog. I see a lot of huskies in the shelter and they’re so pretty! What do I need to know about this breed before I take the plunge? Congratulations on your decision to adopt! You’re correct that many shelters see a...
Dear Miss Behavin’: What is the best way to get my dog to come to me when I call him? That is a great question! There are several things we can do to set our dogs up for a successful recall. Here are a few suggestions that work to get everyone off on the right foot....
