Behavior Articles   

Dr. Foote has written behavior articles on a variety of topics. Click on the links below or to the left to view the articles.

Raising a New Pet & Introducing a New Pet to Current Pets

Choosing a Pet - What to consider before purchasing a new pet.

Top 10 ways to blend a new dog  into the family - Helping your new pet get along with your current pets.

Introducing Doggie Siblings - Help both dogs adjust when you bring a new dog home.

Introducing Kitty Siblings - Help both cats adjust when you bring a new cat home.

Calm, Friendly, Unafraid Pup - Socializing your puppy helps prevent future behavior problems with your dog.

Pets Need to Meet and Greet Too - Learn about the importance of socializing your puppy and young dog. Learn why puppy classes are important.

Rescue my Rescue - Helping your newly adopted pet become adjusted in your home. This article focuses on rescue animals, but any animal can benefit from these tips.

Potty Training - Praise or Punishment - Does praise or punishment work better for potty training? Read this article to find out.

Unwanted Bad Behaviors

My House is Not a Litter Box - A few causes of why cats stop using their litter boxes.

Hyper Dogs - Dealing with high energy dogs.

Jumping During Greetings - Learn why dogs jump and how to stop it.

Counter Cruising - Why your dog and cat like to get on counters and what you can do to stop it.

Why did my Dog Eat That? - What motivates dogs to eat garbage, tv remotes and other objects.

Fear, Anxiety & Aggression

Are Mean Dogs Really Mean - Learn a little about aggression and how to prevent aggression in your own pet.

Pheromones - Learn what pheromones are and how they can help your pet.

Everyone have a Happy Holiday, Pets Too - Keeping your pet's stress level down during the holidays.

Fear of Thunderstorms - Learn about the fear of thunderstorms and how you can help your pet.

Scared of Storms - Help your pet during thunderstorm season.

Preventing Bites - Learn the two most important questions to help prevent dogs and cat bites.

Please Don't Leave Me! - Learn about Separation Anxiety, Fun and Frustration.

Preventing  Boredom

Cabin Fever- Erich your pet's environment to help combat the boredom of being inside during the winter weather.

Prevent Summer Boredom - Toys, training and other tips to help keep your pet's mind and body active. 

Play with Your Food - Toys that you can put your pet's food into to keep your pet's mind and body active.

Going to the Veterinary Clinic

Here Kitty Kitty - Help your cat learn to like going to the veterinary clinic.

Various Topics

March Mud Madness - Dealing with muddy foot prints and wet dogs.