Dear Miss Behavin’: Our two Labradors play really rough. They never fight, but they run around the house and yard like bandits, crashing into furniture, and seem to have no self-control. How do we slow them down? Reply: If play is their only form of exercise, you’ll...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat, Logan, is indoor-only, but he seems to think he’s a vicious jungle beast. He hides, stalks my feet and will jump out and attack me. I’m walking on eggshells in my own house. How can I stop the madness? Reply: Cats are natural predators, and...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog plays great with other dogs off-leash, but barks like crazy on-leash whenever she sees a dog. I’m so confused, why would she have this dual personality? Reply: What you’re describing is very common. Since we can’t read their minds, no one...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat, Nemo, is a very early riser, and starts demanding food at 4 a.m. every morning. I’m desperate for a full night’s sleep. Any advice? Reply: Cats are notorious for waking their owners in the morning. Cats are natural predators, and dawn is...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our English bulldog, Elvis, is a professional beggar — not just at dinner time, but any time we’re eating. We can’t even have popcorn while we watch a movie without him whimpering and drooling everywhere. My husband always gives in and shares what...
Dear Miss Behavin’: We bought new furniture last week and our two cats are already trying to scratch at it. We’ve tried scaring them off and squirting them with water bottles, but it’s not working. Is this why people get their cats declawed? Reply: Declawing your cats...
