Teaching dog to not pick things up while out on walks

Dear Miss Behavin’: My puppy likes to pick up everything on our walks.  Is there a way to stop them from doing this, I am afraid they are going to get something poisonous?  This is a great question and one that many owners face.  You can teach your pup a cue such as...

Dog barking more than usual

Dear Miss Behavin’: I have noticed since we have been sheltered in place that my pup is barking a lot more than before.  I am not sure how to handle this and would like to address it before it becomes a habit. This is a great question and I am sure something that a...

All about leashes & leads

Dear Miss Behavin’: We recently adopted a new pup and are looking to get some new equipment to help with loose leash walking.  There are so many different choices out there; I am not sure what would be best for our pup. Congratulations on your new addition!  I agree...

How to prepare dog when shelter-in-place is over

Dear Miss Behavin’: While our current situation of having to shelter in place is very scary, the bright side is that I get to spend more time with my dog!  I am worried though when we return to “normal’ how will he adjust? This is an excellent question as many of us...

Preparing puppy for vet visit

Dear Miss Behavin’: We have a new puppy and want to know the best way to prepare for an upcoming vet visit? Congratulations on your new family member!  This is a great question as vet visits can be very scary for most pups!  Things to think about are getting your pup...

Getting the whole family involved in dog training

Dear Miss Behavin’: We would like to have our kids help with the training of our new pup.  How can we make the training fun so that our kids will be more engaged and willing to participate in the training process? Congratulations on your new family member!  Kudos to...