Dear Miss Behavin’: My indoor-only cat “Denver” scratches my furniture and plays too rough with me. What I can do to make him stop acting out, and would you recommend declawing him? Thank you for seeking advice before resorting to declawing Denver. Not only is...

Dear Miss Behavin’: With summer on its way, I feel bad leaving my dog cooped up inside all day. Is there anything wrong with leaving him in the backyard while I’m at work? We’re often asked, “What’s so bad about leaving Rover outside all day?” The answer in short is...

I’m lucky enough to bring my dog to my office each day, but “Scooter” has become territorial of my office and will bark at anyone who walks by or tries to enter. How can I get him to be a well-behaved coworker? First, make sure you communicate to your human coworkers...

Dear Miss Behavin’: We’re going away this summer and I’m worried about our dog, Mimi, staying at home with a new dog sitter.  Any tips for ensuring things go smoothly for everyone? Whether your dog is staying at home with a pet sitter or going to stay elsewhere...

Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m looking to adopt a new dog, but I have a specific breed in mind. Every time I visit my local shelter I get discouraged when I don’t find what I’m looking for. How can I find my dream dog without going through a breeder?  The best advice I can...

Dear Miss Behavin’: Our dog Betty has recently become anxious when left home alone. She gets into the garbage, has chewed on some furniture, and sometimes howls. How can we help her relax when she’s home alone? Whether your dog is transitioning to a new situation...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My boxer mix “Pongo” is extremely unruly in our house. He jumps up on furniture, knocks things over, and generally creates chaos. How can we train him to behave indoors? One great training tip that not many folks know about is a “tie-down.” A...