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Ask Crystal: Responding to Growling

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, We just adopted a dog a few days ago and we are concerned about some behaviors that…
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Ask Crystal: Not Digging a Digging Dog

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  I am getting ready to do some landscaping in my back yard this summer. I am a…

Ask Crystal: One Puppy or Two Puppies Too Many?

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I just adopted a 2-month old puppy that is so energetic and playful. She loves to…

Ask Crystal: Taking a Timid Dog out in Public

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I really enjoying taking my dog out and about around town. I just got a new dog…

Ask Crystal: Pet Care Tips for While You Travel

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I just adopted a dog from Blue Ridge Humane Society. I have a vacation planned for…
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Ask Crystal: Snack Stealing Pup

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Hi Crystal, My pup is always jumping up on the counters and stealing snacks. We have tried telling…

Ask Crystal: 10 Rainy Day Activities for Your Dog

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, All if this rain has really put a damper on the exercise I am able to give my dog.…

Ask Crystal: A Tail of Two Cats. One Eats Fast, the Other Eats Slow.

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I have two cats. One likes to scarf down his food in a manner of seconds. The other…

Ask Crystal: Cat Enrichment in a Tiny House

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I saw where small spaces can cause behavioral problems, so I am worried. I am worried…

Ask Crystal: New Cat Won’t Use Litter Box

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, My new cat keeps having accidents outside of her litter box. I am not sure what…