Dear Miss Behavin’: My family has a shepherd mix and we’d love to add a small-breed dog to our home. Should we worry that our current dog is 100 pounds and our new pup might be closer to 10 pounds?  Reply: You’re definitely wise to consider the potential risks before...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My shepherd, “Rosco,” keeps getting loose on walks and running up to other on-leash dogs. I think he just wants to play, but he scares the daylights out of the other owners, and I’ve gotten my fair share of dirty looks. Reply: Rosco may just want...

Dear Miss Behavin’: My wife and I adopted “Lucy,” a Chihuahua mix, last week, and she’s too shy to go to the bathroom in front of us. We don’t have a backyard so must take her outdoors on leash. After we bring her inside, Lucy hides and pees on carpet. Please help....