Dr. Maxwell's Monthly Column, Teacher's Pet, from the Roanoke Times
Dr. Maxwell is the author of the Roanoke Times' pet behavior advice column “Teacher's Pet.”
August 2021: Not keen on the dog park? Here are some alternatives
July 2021: Navigating a dog park
June 2021: How to teach a “soft mouth” for treat-taking
May 2021: Put it on cue!
April 2021: Our dogs and their friends
March 2021: Who is top dog? Part 2
February 2021: Who is top dog?
January 2021: Wiping muddy paws can be off-putting for dogs
December 2020: Gifts your pets will appreciate
November 2020: When to let sleeping dogs lie
October 2020: How to handle screeching, biting, and feather plucking
September 2020: Can my pet’s behavior be ‘fixed’?
August 2020: Use natural rewards strategically
July 2020: Basket muzzles provide safety, comfort for dogs with aggression issues
June 2020: Separation anxiety after so much time together
May 2020: Our dogs in a world of masks
April 2020: How to play kibble hide and seek
March 2020: Is your pet a third wheel?
February 2020: The benefits of fostering an animal
January 2020: How to choose the right pet for your family
December 2019: Holiday festivities and sensitive pets
November 2019: Saying goodbye to a beloved pet
October 2019: Too much TV time bad for pooches, too
September 2019: How to say ‘hello’ to a dog you’ve just met
August 2019: When fast feline friends become fighting foes
July 2019: Drop that rock, Rocky!
June 2019: "Drop It!”
May 2019: How to make your words matter
April 2019: Teaching verbal cues to your pet
March 2019: When aggression is observed toward a new family member
February 2019: Introducing pets to a new baby
January 2019: 12 New Year’s resolutions for the pet owner
December 2018: How to handle owner-directed aggression
November 2018: Is every dog bite aggressive?
October 2018: When cats and crates clash
September 2018: Tail chasing
August 2018: Pilfering pooches
July 2018: Hands off my paws! Teaching dogs to enjoy nail clipping
June 2018: Training our scaled, finned and feathered friends
May 2018: A pet owner’s gardening woes
April 2018: Basic obedience and beyond, Part 2
March 2018: Basic obedience and beyond
February 2018: Help! My dog eats his own waste
January 2018: Grrr, this lap belongs to me!
December 2017: Things to consider when gifting puppies
November 2017: How to teach the Leave It command
October 2017: Facial expressions, body posture convey dog's intentions
September 2017: How to interpret dogs' tail wags
August 2017: Crate training requires gradual exposure, positive associations
July 2017: Socialization strategies require more than mere exposure
June 2017: Fireworks and thunder no fun for dogs
May 2017: Bringing a second dog into the home
April 2017: What's in a name?
March 2017: Intervention strategies can help ease canine separation anxiety
February 2017: Home-alone canine capers
January 2017: Winter fun for our furry family
December 2016: Home for the holidays
November 2016: Factors that predict success in dog behavior therapy, training
October 2016: Perfect pooches in public places
September 2016: Frogger the food guarder
August 2016: Crazy in the car
July 2016: Dogs from animal hoarding homes -- part 2
June 2016: Dogs from animal hoarding homes -- part 1
May 2016: Whine, whine, go away, come again some other day!
April 2016: Walking Nightmare Can Transform Into a Treat
March 2016: Good Behavior is Just a Click Away
February 2016: It is Possible to Train Cats
January 2016: Resolve to Use Training Strategies for Pets in the New Year
December 2015: Start Puppy on the Right Path
November 2015: Don't Let Your Dog Be a Bumpus Hound!
October 2015: Don't Spook Your Pet This Halloween
September 2015: How to Calm Dogs with Storm Anxiety
August 2015: Another Hole in the Wall
July 2015: When Cats Mark the Wrong Spot
June 2015: Cat Thinks Outside of the Box
May 2015: Sheltie Won’t Let People Leave the Yard
April 2015: The Case of the Runaway Dog, Part II
March 2015: The Case of the Runaway Dog
February 2015: Introductory Column
Dr. Maxwell's Monthly Column, Pet Peeves, from the Centre Daily Times
Dr. Maxwell was the author of the Centre Daily Times pet behavior advice column Pet Peeves from September 2010 through January 2012.
January 2012: Sit, stay commands teach self control
December 2011: Crate Training Your Dog
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 dogs 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
In the News
Read about Dr. Maxwell's work with families in the New River Valley, as featured in the Roanoke Times:
Blacksburg animal behaviorist trains pets, owners alike
Read about Lindsay Parenti's work with service dogs through the Hearts of Gold program in Morgantown, WV:
Therapy dogs take care of their people at West Virginia University
WVU freshman engineering program set to welcome therapy dog
Read about Lindsay Parenti and Dr. Maxwell's work with the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health in examining the role that service dogs can play in assisting veterans:
Researchers Want to Know If Service Dogs Can Help Veterans Return to Civilian Work
