Clicker training can help your dog love to learn

#MiddleburyCT #ClickerTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What is the value of training dogs using a clicker? I have tried using a clicker to train my dog Atlas, but he didn’t listen ... Continue Reading →

Nip cat’s bad behaviors

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Biting DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Huey will let me pet him for a few seconds, and then he’ll nip at my fingers or knuckles. Am I doing something wrong? ... Continue Reading →

Should I buy a pet on an online marketplace?

#MiddleburyCT #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I was scrolling through my social media account and an ad popped up showing a really cute puppy for sale. What are people’s experiences ... Continue Reading →

Cats can get upper respiratory infections

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #UpperRespiratoryInfections DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This winter, a lot of my family has had colds and flu. Can my cat catch a cold from us? – Darlene, via email DEAR ... Continue Reading →

Crying in the car is never a good thing

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #CarAnxiety DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My Border Collie, Sugar, gets very anxious during car rides. She is not one of those dogs who likes to stick their head out ... Continue Reading →

Cats can hide illness symptoms, so be aware

#MiddleburyCT #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Sisko became very unaffectionate a few days ago. He hid under the bed or crouched in the corner of the living room and refused to ... Continue Reading →

Emotional support animals are a lifelong responsibility

#MiddleburyCT #EmotionalSupportAnimals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am wondering how I can get an emotional support animal. I noticed a woman in the local pharmacy today whose dog wore ... Continue Reading →

Do cats really need potty training?

#MiddleburyCT #KittyLitter #Cats #PottyTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read with interest your recent column about cats using shop towels rather than kitty litter to do their business. ... Continue Reading →

Should you pay for dog training?

#MiddleburyCT #DogTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love my new puppy, Star. He is so easy to train, listens to my commands, and his potty training is going well. Still, I’m ... Continue Reading →

How to give your pet a healthy, happy new year

#MiddleburyCT #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This week, many Americans are celebrating their newest gift to the family: a cute puppy or kitten, duck or chicken, or pocket pets like ... Continue Reading →