My cat Fred has been waking up at all hours of the night meowing, running around, and creating a lot of noise. It’s been difficult to get a good night’s sleep, can you help? Most cats tend to be nocturnal animals, meaning that they rest and sleep during the day,...
Dear Critter Corner: We have a very shy pup and have been working on exposing him from a distance to people and dogs at our local park that requires all dogs to be on leash. The other day, another dog owner had their dog off leash and it charged our pup. As I called...
Dear Critter Corner: My cat keeps running out in the yard and I think he just wants to be outside. Do you think I should try taking him outside? Cats gain a lot of mental stimulation and exercise from being outdoors, so it can be a sweet treat to let your cat into the...
Dear Critter Corner: We just adopted a new pup and need some advice on teaching him not to dart out the front door anytime it’s opened. We live on a busy street and he has gotten out once and it was very scary! Please help! I am so glad to hear that your pup is...
Dear Critter Corner: I recently adopted a bonded pair of 2-year-old cats, and plan on taking them to the vet for their annual checkup. Any tips on how to train them to be comfortable in their crates? Crate training cats can be a fun and rewarding experience for both...
Dear Critter Corner: We just got a new puppy and want to start working on getting them to come to us when called. Can you give us some pointers? This is the perfect time to start training since when our pups are very young, they tend to follow us everywhere. Take...