Dear Miss Behavin’: Our dog Max did not appreciate this week’s heat wave! Neither of us wanted to go for a walk, but he was a bit antsy being cooped up all afternoon. What can I do to keep him happy and cool all summer? Max is definitely not alone! The summer heat...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m looking forward to having my friends over again once the shelter-in-place orders are lifted and I’m sure my exuberant young dog, who has a history of rowdy greetings, is on the same boat. How can I curb her enthusiasm the next time we have...
Dear Miss Behavin’: We are considering getting a puppy but realize the shelter-in-place orders may complicate things. How do we socialize a puppy when everybody is under quarantine? You’re not alone in wanting to add a four legged family member to your home right now!...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog loves that we are working from home, but doesn’t realize that we are still working! He is demanding our attention and we feel bad locking him in his crate. What are some tips for keeping him occupied while we work? No doubt, Fido has had...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog, Jimmy, is constantly trying to escape the backyard, and he is often successful! Most of the time he digs under the fence. What can we do to keep him contained? A good place to start is thinking about why Jimmy keeps wanting to leave the...
Dear Miss Behavin’: We just got a lab puppy named Sammy and she’s so fun! However, over the last couple of days she has started using her teeth on everything, including the kids! They are starting to become scared of her. How do we stop her from biting everything?...
