Dear Miss Behavin’: My Great Dane mix pulls like crazy on leash. How can I save my arm and get him to walk nicely? Reply: For dogs that are very large or strong, often the best investment is a high-quality harness or head collar that is designed to help curb pulling....

Dear Miss Behavin’: Our two Labradors play really rough. They never fight, but they run around the house and yard like bandits, crashing into furniture, and seem to have no self-control. How do we slow them down? Reply: If play is their only form of exercise, you’ll...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat, Logan, is indoor-only, but he seems to think he’s a vicious jungle beast. He hides, stalks my feet and will jump out and attack me. I’m walking on eggshells in my own house. How can I stop the madness? Reply: Cats are natural predators, and...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog plays great with other dogs off-leash, but barks like crazy on-leash whenever she sees a dog. I’m so confused, why would she have this dual personality? Reply: What you’re describing is very common. Since we can’t read their minds, no one...

Dear Miss Behavin’: Our English bulldog, Elvis, is a professional beggar — not just at dinner time, but any time we’re eating. We can’t even have popcorn while we watch a movie without him whimpering and drooling everywhere. My husband always gives in and shares what...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog gets super excited whenever we are about to go for a walk, starts jumping up and barking, then nearly pulls my arm off trying to dash out the door. I’m exhausted even before we get to the sidewalk. Reply: I’m glad to hear your dog loves his...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog Hank always rushes through doors when they open — car doors, the front door, garage door, you name it. He doesn’t go far once he gets through them, but I’m worried he’ll get hurt. How can I stop him? Reply: We usually refer to this as “door...