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Ask Crystal: Chewy Kitten
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,
About a year ago I adopted a kitten from BRHS. While she is sweet and adorable,…
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Ask Crystal: Destructive Behavior and Learning New Manners
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 4-year-old lab mix from a local shelter. I am not sure…
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Ask Crystal: Counter Surfing Is Not a Sport
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 got a new puppy. She is now 9 months old and her legs are long enough so…
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Ask Crystal: Fireworks Derail Nightly Routine
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 took my dog into the garden for her nightly wee a couple of times recently…
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Ask Crystal: Cute Hurts
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 puppy of 9 weeks old bites our shoes and socks, and his teeth are very…
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Ask Crystal: Conditioning for Clothing
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 a four-month-old Chihuahua who has started biting and snapping when I try…
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Ask Crystal: Stop Do(ing) the Humpty Hump
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 a 5-year-old Karelian Bear dog who constantly tries to dominate other…
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Ask Crystal: Staying Sane While Recuperating
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've got a 10-month-old Cocker spaniel who unfortunately is going through knee…
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Ask Crystal: Shy Puppy 101
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,
We have a jolly Sheepadoodle and he's 6 months old. He gets aggressive…
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Ask Crystal: Crate No More
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 rescued a 10-month-old a month ago. He was crate trained and all of a…