Prevent permanently losing your pet

#MiddleburyCT #Dog #Cat #Lost DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Shakes, is a “bolter” – he will bolt out the door and straight into the street if I’m not careful. ... Continue Reading →

Train dog to stay calm on leash

#MiddleburyCT #Reactivity #Training DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a sweet but somewhat rambunctious little mutt, Karla, who is about 13 months old. The problem is that she wants ... Continue Reading →

Bring an old dog to heel

#MiddleburyCT #Training #OldDog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my aunt passed away, I gladly agreed to take in her dog, “Hunter,” a rather squat, obese Beagle. He’s ... 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 →

Training your cat may save its life

#Middlebury #Cat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Is it possible to teach a cat to come when you call? I have a 2-year-old gray cat, Billy, who sometimes gets past my feet and runs out the ... Continue Reading →

Are dog treats bad for Fido’s health?

#Middlebury #DogTreats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I use dog treats to train my 18-month-old puppy Jif. At the dog park, an owner said that using treats is bad and that Jif will eventually ... Continue Reading →

New Year’s resolutions for happy, healthy pets

#Middlebury #Pets #NewYear DEAR READERS: As we close out one of the most tumultuous and stressful years of our lives, let’s look back and remember how much peace and joy our pets ... Continue Reading →

Free mental health first aid training May 28

Bethlehem, Conn. – In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Bethlehem Ambulance Association is hosting free mental health first aid training Saturday, May 28, from ... Continue Reading →

Why train dogs to “stay”?

By SAM MAZZOTTA DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I understand why I should train a dog to “sit” or “come,” but why do training books always want you to teach them to “stay”? ... Continue Reading →