Dear Critter Corner: We have noticed that our pup has started to do a lot of scratching. He is on a flea preventative, so we are not sure what is causing the excessive scratching. Do you have any suggestions or ideas as to why he may be doing so much scratching? Our...
Dear Critter Corner: We have recently adopted two pups about a month apart from one another. They are both young and have had no real prior training. We have been a multi-dog household in the past but are feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. Can you give us any...
Dear Critter Corner: We have had some recent setbacks in our pup’s training. He has started to get into mischief when alone and has now taken up counter surfing and has mastered the craft. He is only doing this when he thinks we are not watching or are not in the...
Dear Critter Corner: We have been working with our pup on basic obedience around the home and yard. He is doing well, but once we step out the front door, it is as though we no longer exist, and his responses to cues are diminished. How can we change this? This can be...
Dear Critter Corner: We adopted a puppy over the weekend and have started working on some of the basics. Our last pup didn’t have a reliable recall, so we want to do it right this time around. Can you give me some pointers on making sure our pup listens? Teaching a...
Dear Critter Corner: We just brought home our newly adopted pup. What are some tips you can give us on setting everyone up for success? Congratulations on your newly adopted pup! I am a big believer in having strict rules to start, which you can loosen up on later in...
