Our pet advice columnist has some takeaways for owners from more than a year of answering dog and cat letters.
Almost all day, she lies around the house curled in a ball, often near me. When we’re gone, she lies in sight of the door, just waiting for us to come home. Does this fall under the spectrum of normal dog behavior? Is there anything I can do to engage her more or make her life better? Should I just thank the Lord I wound up with a sweet little couch potato?Congratulations on finding a wonderful new family member. It’s a big moment for you, but it’s literallyfor her.
The first thing we learn when we adopt a pet is that they don’t tell us what they’re thinking. While frustrating, it’s also a bit of a blessing. I’d go insane if I had to listen to my dog list all the reasons she should eat dinners with us at the table. Your pooch might not be able to put it into words, so I will: You’re doing a great job.
Questions like this remind me that people sincerely want to do what’s best for their pets, and it’s a big part of what’s made this column so enjoyable to write. It also brings me to an announcement. After spending more than a year doling out weekly pet advice, I must wistfully announce that Beast Mode is going into hibernation.
• Fine, they’re bribes, but what is the economy if not a series of bribes? Am I blowing your mind? No? OK, back to the goodbye stuff.
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