Dear Critter Corner: I am very excited to be able to adopt my first pet! I am leaning towards a dog and would like to know what to expect once I bring them home? Change can be jarring for anyone ...

Dear Miss Behavin’: We will be getting a new puppy in the next few weeks and want to make sure that we set them up to be a well-balanced dog but are unsure the best ways to socialize them in a ...

Dear Critter Corner: We are bringing home a new baby soon and are hoping that he and our dog will be best friends. We can’t wait to introduce them—any tips? Congratulations on your new ...

Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at joan@joanmerr… ...

Dear Miss Behavin’: Whenever I have guests over to my house, my dog Lucy barks at them for the first 15 minutes. Eventually she settles down, but how can I get her to warm up to people faster ...

“He was aggressive. We were able to calm him. He's a great dog. He's loyal. He's so good with my kids.” Plank opened K9 Corner in 2019, months before COVID-19 took hold in the Upstate.

Possible dog park in Fellsmere near northeast corner County Road 512 and I-95 has tails wagging. ... FELLSMERE — A new dog park could be on the horizon near the County Road 512 exit off I-95.