Door dashing dog

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...

Teaching puppy to come when called

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...

Training a new puppy to become a therapy dog

Dear Critter Corner: I have been wanting to do therapy work for some time and would like to train my new puppy to become a therapy dog.  Can you guide me in the right direction? Pet assisted therapy can be very rewarding for all parties involved!  It is important to...

Crate training

Dear Critter Corner: We have been having a hard time with crate training our new puppy.  Are there any tips or tricks you can give us to help with the process? Crates can be a valuable tool when it comes to house training and your puppy!  Here are a few tips on making...

Introducing your resident dog to a new dog

Dear Critter Corner: We have recently adopted a new puppy and during the initial introductions our resident dog seemed to enjoy the puppy but now our resident dog is growling at the puppy.  Do you have any suggestions on what we should do? Congratulations on your new...

Dog refusing to walk

Dear Critter Corner: We adopted a new pup a few months ago, I have noticed while on walks he will sometimes put the brakes on and refuse to walk.  It seems to have gotten worse and he is refusing to walk more often.  Are there any tips you can give me to help me be...