ArcaMax

Dear Cathy,

I adopted a year-old dog from the SPCA (a Chipoodle). He is protective, but only in the house. When we're out on walks, he's fine if I stop and talk to anyone, or if anyone approaches. But at home, when the ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

I recently have spent time with a dog trainer on a social level. In these settings, the trainer has commented about her dog training methods that don't seem compatible with your column or my own experience.

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Dear Cathy,

I am a first-time adopter of a six-year-old shelter cat. I've raised dogs all my life, but after my beloved Westie passed away a few years ago, I missed having a pet. Due to my age, I felt a senior cat would ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

My 22-year-old cat died in December. I adopted a 14-month-old kitten from our local shelter. I signed a "No declaw" agreement, but this kitten is crazy in love with clawing me.

Why and what should I do? I ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

My five-year-old female golden retriever is afraid to go for walks. She will walk with me within the confines of my development, but as soon as I head out toward a main road, she stops and won't budge.

She ...Read More

Dear Cathy,

I live with my sister Renee, who has a 12-year-old male Shih Tzu named Blair. He was used for breeding (not in a puppy mill), and Renee rescued him. Blair was very well trained when he came to us. He is ...Read More