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 →

Is pet sitting a profitable career?

#MiddleburyCT #PetSitting DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m a high school student and I’m thinking about what kind of career I’d like to have after I graduate three years ... Continue Reading →

Cat’s scratching may be allergies

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Allergies #Scratching DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Buster, has been scratching under his chin for days, and the skin underneath the fur there is getting raw. ... Continue Reading →

Are dogs OK in freezing weather?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #FreezingWeather DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While walking along the local riverway this frosty weekend, I noticed at least three people whose dogs were under-equipped ... Continue Reading →

Does pet insurance extend to pet sitters?

#MiddleburyCT #PetSitter #PetInsurance DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I left my dog Shep in the care of a pet sitter for a week while I was away on business. The sitter texted me that Shep ... Continue Reading →

Traveling owner weighs kennel versus dog sitter

#MiddleburyCT #PetSitter #Kennel #Traveling DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am traveling for business in a few days and will be gone for just over a week. Because I can’t bring my ... Continue Reading →

Aggressive dogs spoil dog park visits

#MiddleburyCT #DogPark#AggressiveDogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve had to change the time of day that I visit the local dog park, because a new neighbor brings his two huge, ... Continue Reading →

How to give your pet a healthy, happy New Year

#MiddleburyCT #NewPets 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 →

Prepare your home for new puppy

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #NewPuppy DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This Christmas, we planned to get a puppy, but it is too young to leave its mother yet. Instead of revealing the puppy on Christmas ... Continue Reading →

No peace on earth for visiting dogs and cats

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #HouseGuests #Holiday DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My aunt and uncle insist on bringing their toy poodle, Frank, to the family gathering at my house this Christmas. ... Continue Reading →