Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog is a finicky eater. He turns his nose up to kibble and won’t touch his bowl unless I cook him up something I would eat myself, like ground beef or roasted chicken. Is there a way to lower his standards? Reply: It’s quite common for dogs to...

Dear Miss Behavin’:  I never feed my dog from the table, but I have a good friend who loves to sneak her tidbits under the table. Now every time my friend comes over, my dog starts drooling and begging for food. How can I stop them from going behind my back? Reply: It...

Dear Miss Behavin’: Can dogs and cats really get along? The answer is: Yes! In the right circumstances with the right personalities, dogs and cats can get along and even learn to enjoy one another’s company. The exception to dog and cat friendships are often dogs with...

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....