Dear Miss Behavin’: We are setting our New Year’s resolutions and thought it would be fun to bring our dog Trixie in on the fun. What are some ideas for dog-friendly resolutions? It’s a great idea to include your pet in your goals or to set goals separately for your...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our spunky terrier Charlie has gotten himself into more trouble than usual lately since we decorated our apartment for the holidays. Any tips on how to have an incident-free holiday season with a mischievous dog? As you’ve discovered, there are...
Dear Miss Behavin’: We have a new puppy who loves people but can get overwhelmed at times. It’s our turn to host Thanksgiving this year so we will have about 20 people at our house! How do we keep Franny from getting too frazzled? We all know holidays can be stressful...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog Sparky has picked up a new habit of chewing on the leash at the beginning of our walks. He tends to settle after some time, but I worry he’ll chew through his leash and get loose. How can we avoid this entirely? If Sparky is only chomping on...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Last week my husband accidentally pinched our dog Pip when buckling his harness to go out for a walk. Now poor Pip runs away each time we pull out the harness! How do we help him overcome his newfound fear? First of all, let’s talk prevention. When...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog, Rocket, used to love going for walks, but recently got spooked by a noisy garbage truck and now seems on edge every time we go out. How do we tire him out without stressing him out? The last part of your question is key— avoid stressing him...
