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Curbing exuberant dog’s enthusiasm
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m looking forward to having my friends over again once the shelter-in-place orders are lifted and I’m sure my exuberant young dog, who has a history of rowdy greetings, is on the same boat. How can I curb her enthusiasm the next time we have...
Benefits of spaying cats
Dear Miss Behavin’: I recently adopted a stray cat. I heard that spaying a cat could change their personality. I also think it would be cute for her to have kittens so I can play with them. What should I do? Spaying and neutering your pets is one of the most important...
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...
Socializing puppy during shelter in place
Dear Miss Behavin’: We are considering getting a puppy but realize the shelter-in-place orders may complicate things. How do we socialize a puppy when everybody is under quarantine? You’re not alone in wanting to add a four legged family member to your home right now!...
Help! My cat is scratching up my furniture!
Dear Miss Behavin’: Help! My cat is scratching up my couch. She has a scratcher that she uses, but then she’ll go and scratch on the couch. What can I do to stop her from ruining my furniture? Cats naturally scratch for numerous reasons. They do it to remove the outer...
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...
Working from home with the dog
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog loves that we are working from home, but doesn’t realize that we are still working! He is demanding our attention and we feel bad locking him in his crate. What are some tips for keeping him occupied while we work? No doubt, Fido has had...
Litterbox training your rabbit
Dear Miss Behavin’: I recently adopted a rabbit and she’s pooping everywhere! Can I litterbox train a rabbit? I’ve also noticed she sometimes eats her poop. Is that normal? It is possible to train a rabbit to use the litterbox! They usually choose a specific place to...
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...
Dealing with an escape artist dog
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog, Jimmy, is constantly trying to escape the backyard, and he is often successful! Most of the time he digs under the fence. What can we do to keep him contained? A good place to start is thinking about why Jimmy keeps wanting to leave the...