Train dog to stay calm on leash

#MiddleburyCT #Reactivity #Training DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a sweet but somewhat rambunctious little mutt, Karla, who is about 13 months old. The problem is that she wants ... Continue Reading →

What to do when tick removal goes wrong

#MiddleburyCT #Ticks #TickRemoval DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After taking my Terrier, Hank, for a walk around my subdivision yesterday, I noticed when taking off his leash that a tick ... Continue Reading →

Little dog has a lot of moxie

#MiddleburyCT #Hyperactivity #Walks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a small mutt from the local shelter and named her “Moxie.” She’s adorable but really energetic. ... Continue Reading →

Bring an old dog to heel

#MiddleburyCT #Training #OldDog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my aunt passed away, I gladly agreed to take in her dog, “Hunter,” a rather squat, obese Beagle. He’s ... Continue Reading →

Flea onslaught strikes early

#MiddleburyCT #Fleas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I can’t believe it – it’s only March, and my cat Flicker is already scratching himself silly with fleas! He has terrible ... Continue Reading →

Have vet check dog’s hoarse bark

#MiddleburyCT #HoarseBark #AcidReflux DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My little dog Barnsey is quite a barker for a terrier, but for the past several days his bark has been very hoarse. He ... Continue Reading →

Make homemade treats for your dog

#MiddleburyCT #PuppyTraining #HomemadeTreats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My new puppy’s training is going very well, and he responds very well to rewards of little treats. I worry ... Continue Reading →

Walk multiple dogs together

#MiddleburyCT #DogWalking #MultipleDogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I walk my neighbors’ dogs every day after school. It takes time because I have to walk one dog at a time, then ... Continue Reading →

Cat walking – beneficial or not?

#MiddleburyCT #CatWalking#TugOfWar DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a neighbor who puts both of her cats on leashes and walks them through the neighborhood each day. Shouldn’t ... Continue Reading →

Dog walking needn’t be a tug of war

#MiddleburyCT #DogWalking#TugOfWar DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog Trey is a 3-year-old mixed breed, mostly Lab, who pulls at his leash every time we go out for a walk. I don’t ... Continue Reading →