Dog’s first Halloween

Dear Critter Corner: This will be our pup’s first Halloween; do you have any suggestions on how to help prepare so that we have a safe and stress-free Halloween? There are several things we can look at to make sure the night goes well for all involved.  Here are a few...

Improving dog’s recall

Dear Critter Corner:  I have been having a hard time getting my pup to come to me when I call him.  Are there any tips you can offer to help me teach him come to me when I call him? There are several ways to set our pups up for a successful recall.  Here are a few...

Demanding dog

Dear Critter Corner: We have noticed that our pup is starting to become very demanding and barking at us to initiate a game of ball or to get our attention.  We have also noticed that he is starting to whine during our meal times and is more underfoot.  We are not...

Helping dog build confidence

Dear Critter Corner: We just brought home our new pup and are realizing that he is extremely shy and seems to be afraid of most things.  How can we help to build his confidence and let him know the world is not a scary place? Congratulations on your new pup!  There...

First time dog owners

Dear Critter Corner: We are first time dog owners and will be bringing home our pup in a couple weeks.  We want to set everyone up for success, what tips do you have for first time owners like us? Congratulations on your new pup!  This is an exciting time and it’s...

Excited dog jumping on guests

Dear Critter Corner: We have recently started to have more guests coming over to the house and our pup is jumping on them.  He is very well behaved with us and doesn’t jump when we come home, but is overly excited with the guest.  What can we do to teach our pup to...