Dear Critter Corner: We have had our pup for just over 6 months, and are noticing that when he is not getting the attention he wants, he will paw, nip, or jump on us to get it. It can be painful as he is a bigger pup. What can we do to change this behavior? Many pups...
Dear Critter Corner: There are a lot of birds outside of my apartment and my cat has been stalking them from inside. Then when I’m walking around she keeps trying to grab at my pants or nip my legs. It sounds like what you’re describing is your cat potentially...
Dear Critter Corner: My cat has always spent a good portion of her time outside in my yard, but I am a bit concerned about the rising temperatures outside now that it is summertime. She seems to always want to go outside and will constantly meow by the patio door when...
Dear Critter Corner: We have a young pup who we are taking to classes, but we are still struggling with a few items. Our pup is sweet, but lacks impulse control around anything that he wants. Do you have any tips on exercises to work on? Most of our young pups lack...
Dear Critter Corner: After moving into my new home, I kept my cat, Pele, in the bedroom for the first night, but she kept meowing, pacing, and scratching at the door so I let her out into the rest of the apartment. Now she keeps darting around or hiding. What should I...
Dear Critter Corner: I recently adopted a senior cat, and she is a bit timid but has been coming out of her shell nicely with me. My sister’s 6-year-old daughter is scheduled to stay over at my place during one of the weekends this month and has limited experience...
