Should owner punish a puppy after accident?

#MiddleburyCT #Puppy #HouseTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I bought a puppy a few weeks ago who was between 2 to 3 months old. Star is wonderful, and housetraining has been OK. But ... Continue Reading →

Jumping puppy embarrasses his owner

#MiddleburyCT #JumpingPuppy #Training DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every time someone comes to visit or says hello at the park, my puppy, Jake, jumps up and tries to lick their face. It’s ... Continue Reading →

Shaggy dogs aren’t impervious to cold weather

#MiddleburyCT #ShaggyDogs #ColdWeather DEAR PAW’S CORNER: On my morning walks, I’ve noticed that someone in a house down the street puts their dog outside, tied to the porch ... Continue Reading →

Behave properly around service animals

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #ServiceAnimals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can you kindly remind your readers that service animals and companion animals are not there for other people’s amusement? ... Continue Reading →

Basic obedience training explained

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #BasicObedienceTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You often mention that owners should spend time with their dogs in basic obedience training. What are “the ... Continue Reading →

Will bells prevent cat attacks on wildlife?

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Bells #Wildlife DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m writing about your recent article on the pack of outdoor cats that had started hunting in the person’s ... Continue Reading →

Acid reflux can cause digestive issues

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Heatstroke DEAR PAW’S CORNER: In regard to your recent article on a cat’s constant vomiting: I had the same issue with my cat. Stella was vomiting once ... Continue Reading →

Cat resents dog visitor

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Heatstroke DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I periodically dog-sit for a neighbor, keeping her small Beagle, Downy, at my house while she travels. The problem is my cat, ... Continue Reading →

How long will dog’s heatstroke recovery take?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Heatstroke DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Two weeks ago, my Golden Retriever Lollie suffered a heatstroke. I let him outside into the backyard around midmorning. When ... Continue Reading →

Cats can have allergies

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Allergies DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Tushy, sneezes several times a day, and her eyes water almost nonstop. This has been happening for a couple of weeks. ... Continue Reading →