Introducing a new pet can be stressful

#MiddleburyCT #NewPet #Cat #Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently adopted a year-old puppy. “Max” is a friendly, well-socialized dog, and during the trial stay a month ... Continue Reading →

Make a winter training schedule for your pet

#MiddleburyCT #Dog #TrainingSchedule #Winter DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German Shepherd, Dante, is smart but stubborn, and constant training is essential. But I wanted to share a method ... Continue Reading →

Seniors need to adopt a pet

#MiddleburyCT #AnimalShelters #AdoptAPet Animal shelters across the country are loaded with adoptable animals, with more coming in all the time. How did this happen? When the pandemic ... Continue Reading →

Take your dog on a road trip

#MiddleburyCT #Dog #RoadTrip DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re taking a road trip across the country and bringing our dog, Frankie, with us. He’s about 6 years old and well ... Continue Reading →

How to remove a tick from your pet

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Ticks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While checking my little Terrier, Fritz, after a walk, I found one small tick just hanging on his fur. I don’t know what I ... Continue Reading →

Enjoy summer fun with your dog

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #SummerVacation DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dad finally let us adopt a puppy a few months ago, and I can’t wait for summer vacation, when I can spend all ... 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →