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Critter Corner
Helping a shy cat become more outgoing
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’ve had my cat for about 6 months now and so far she’s been on the shyer side. Any tips on how to get her to be more outgoing? Cats come in a wide variety of personalities. Some are friendly and playful, others are sassy and rambunctious, and a...
Why is my dog selective about other dogs?
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our terrier, Lucy, is hit or miss with other dogs. She’s almost two years old and we just can’t figure out why she likes some dogs and harasses others. Is there any rhyme or reason to this? Dear Dog Selective, It’s not uncommon for Lucy’s social...
Training dog to not jump on people
Dear Miss Behavin’: We just adopted a dog from the shelter who is perfect in most ways… but she goes crazy when we have visitors! We love that Nala is so friendly, but how do we teach her not to jump up on everybody who walks in the door? Dogs usually jump up on...
Training kitten about bedtime
Dear Miss Behavin’: My kitten has been keeping me up at night, running around and meowing. How do I train him to know when it’s time for bed and not playtime? If you’ve had your kitten for some time, then it’s probably not still going through the adjustment phase of...
Bringing dog home for the first time
Dear Miss Behavin': After searching for months, we’ve finally found the perfect dog for us and we’re bringing him home this weekend. Any tips for our first week with Petey? Bringing home a new pet always comes with an adjustment period for everybody, but there are...
Test the waters
Dear Miss Behavin’: We’re headed to Lake Tahoe this summer and taking our bulldog, Mimi, for the first time. She loves the water, but how do we know if she can swim? “Test the waters”, as they say, (pun intended) is the only way to go when taking your dog for her...
Helping cat settle into new home
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m planning on moving to a new apartment and was wondering how to get my cat Princess settled into her new home. Change can be quite unsettling for a cat, even if it’s good change in the long run. Cats can be creatures of habit, preferring their...
Dog barking and lunging at other dogs on leash
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog seems to be the life of the party when we go to the dog park, but when we come across a dog on our morning walks, she barks like mad! What’s the deal? While it may seem like she has split personalities, it’s not uncommon for dogs to behave...
Finding a good cat groomer
Dear Miss Behavin’: We tried to give our cat a bath and ended up with kitty scratches all over our arms. Ouch! We want to try a groomer but don’t know what to look for. Any tips? A cat groomer is a specialist to say the least. They’re able to keep the grouchiest...
Best cat breeds to adopt?
Dear Miss Behavin’: My friend and I have been debating the best cat breeds to adopt. She thinks Maine Coons are perfect and I love Torties! Any thoughts on which breeds are the best to adopt? That’s actually a pretty tricky question. Cats come in all sorts of breeds,...