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Critter Corner
Packing for vacation with your dog
Dear Miss Behavin’ We booked a last minute dog-friendly getaway for Memorial Day weekend and we’re bringing our dog, Willy. What sort of things do you pack for your dog? Hooray for a dog friendly vacation! There are a few things you might not think of that will make...
Training your dog to not eat so fast
Dear Miss Behavin’: We got a sweet new puppy, Flower, last week who has quite the appetite. A few times, she’s eaten her meals so quickly that they come right back up! How do we slow her down? First of all, congratulations on your new puppy! It’s good that she has a...
What to do if you find a newborn kitten
Dear Miss Behavin’: I found a newborn kitten in the backyard, what should I do now? If you’re not sure about how to take care of a newborn kitten and don’t have the means or time, check with your local animal shelter or rescues on whether they take in newborns. Feel...
Advice on curtailing your dog’s barking when you’re not home
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our neighbor recently left a nice note in our mailbox letting us know that our dog, Bruiser, has been barking during the day when we’re gone. We had no idea! How can we work on this if we aren’t home? First of all, it was kind of your neighbor to...
Should I be concerned my cat’s eating habits have changed?
Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat has become finicky with his food and hasn’t been eating much over the past week. Should I take him to the vet for a checkup? If your cat’s food preferences have changed suddenly it’s definitely a good idea to schedule a visit with his vet...
High value treats
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m working on my dog’s reactivity on walks and someone mentioned using “high value treats.” What are they and how can I utilize them? Let’s say you have a bad habit of rushing out the door in the mornings. You find yourself flustered and most days...
Tips for keeping dog entertained while you’re out of the house
Dear Miss Behavin’: We adopted a new dog on Friday and had a great weekend going for walks and getting to know each other. All was well until we came home from work Monday to a destroyed house! Dusty got into the trash, chewed up some throw pillows, pooped on the...
Bringing home a new cat
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m planning on adopting a cat from a possible hoarding situation but I’m not sure if the cat has been spayed or vaccinated. It also doesn’t always use the litterbox. Can you help? Once you’re ready to bring home your new cat, consider setting up a...
Helping dog overcome fear of men
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our new family member, Bosco, is scared of my husband and will bark and run from him. He’s a young dog, so we’d like to help him learn to trust and be comfortable with my husband and men in general. Any tips? Although it might be difficult to...
Introducing dog to neighborhood kids
Dear Miss Behavin’: I just moved to a new neighborhood where there are lots of families. My dog Poppy is really sweet with people but isn’t so sure about all of the little kids. They of course want to pet and play with her but she is hesitant. How can I help her warm...