Dr. Maxwell's Monthly Column, Pet Peeves, from the Centre Daily Times

January 2012: Sit, stay commands teach self control

December 2011: Crate training has many uses

November 2011: Wagging tail can mean happiness or warning

October 2011: Easing dog's phobias takes time, patience

September 2011: Lead your dog by the head

August 2011: Food aggression in dog's can present challenge

July 2011: Dog's noise phobia can be silenced

June 2011: Shape pet's behavior using positive baby steps

May 2011: Use positive reinforcement to train your pet

April 2011: Use rewards to guide dogs' response to basic commands

March 2011: Negative experiences may scare cats from litter box

February 2011: Cats' urine marking has social function

January 2011: Take steps to stop separation anxiety

December 2010: Control canines with time-outs

November 2010: Curb pet's behavior by understanding it

October 2010: Housetraining your dog can be a treat

September 2010: Indoor dog exercises beat the heat