How to train an excited, reactive dog

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #ReactiveDog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 1-year-old puppy, Shellie, gets very excited when she sees another dog approaching. Because she’s already 26 pounds, ... Continue Reading →

Dog goes on strike against leashes

#Middlebury #Dog #Leash DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Perry, tugs, fights and whines when I put a collar and leash on him. He will even flop down and refuse to move. I don’t ... Continue Reading →

Off-leash dogs bane of his walks in woods

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Hatch, and I frequently walk the trails of a state park near my house. A leash is required in the park, but many dog owners ignore ... Continue Reading →

Use best leash-collar combo for your dog

#Middlebury #Dog #Leash #Collar #Harness DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’d like to upgrade my Lab’s collar and leash, because he’s pretty powerful and tugs against his ... Continue Reading →

A runner’s plea to dog owners

#Middlebury #Dogs #Runners DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I witnessed an incident on my morning run that illustrated the reason why dogs need to be on a leash at all times in residential ... Continue Reading →