Dear Miss Behavin’: We just got a new dog and have been hearing a lot of talk about crate training. It’s not something we did with previous dogs, but it seems like it’s all the rage now. Should we be doing this with our dog? There are many reasons that crate training...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our two new kittens are really tearing up the house! We thought cats would be less destructive than a dog. What do we do? It’s common for people to think that their cats will be less maintenance than a dog. The truth is that as adults,...
Dear Miss Behavin’: How do I stop my dog from barking and lunging when he sees another dog when we are out? Unfortunately this is a common problem that many owners face. The two most common reasons are frustration and fear. Once you figure which one you are working...
Daily News Columnist Dear Miss Behavin’: Our family dog is reaching her teen years and it seems like her body is tiring out faster than her adventurous heart. She gets fatigued quickly on our outings, but then seems bored once we’re back home. What can we do to keep...
Dear Miss Behavin’: We adopted our dog, Ringo, at the beginning of summer so that we would have time to help him adjust to our home. Do you have any tips on finding a good dog walker or daycare now that summer vacation is coming to an end? First off, congratulations...
Dear Miss Behavin’: How do I stop my dog from jumping on people when we are out walking? He knows not to jump on us at home, so I don’t know why he jumps on people when we are out walking. This is a very common problem for a lot of dogs. The most common reason is...
