My fiance has two cats. I've never been a cat person, and am worried about what's going to happen in a few weeks when we move in and
the cats become
our cats.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 3, 2009 -
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How do I stop acting like a complete weirdo? It freaks people out, which freaks me out, which freaks them out more on and on in an infinite cycle.
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posted by wiretap
on Jul 15, 2009 -
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Why is my roommates' cat hissing at me, and what should I do to convince her to stop?
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posted by fermion
on Jul 6, 2009 -
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My husband has given me a deadline of two weeks to keep our cat from waking us up at night. If I can't change her or find a home for her he will insist on giving her to a shelter. (alternatively, if you live near Ft. Wayne In and would like to adopt the cat)
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posted by Niomi
on Jun 9, 2009 -
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How to deal with five year old daughter showing preference for dad & dad's girlfriend over me?
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posted by cdg7707
on Jun 4, 2009 -
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I agreed to cat-sit. Now the cat is destroying my apartment, my sanity and my 401K (no wait, the stock market did that). Please help me.
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posted by Valuev
on May 15, 2009 -
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Say I wanted to make an earnest stab at shifting my career path to becoming a canine behaviorist/trainer/rehabilitator. What would my best options be for training/certification and what jobs could I expect to find afterwards?
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posted by Ufez Jones
on May 14, 2009 -
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I am a biology student at the University of Utah specializing in animal behavior, and I have a particular interest in cephalopods (squid, octopi, cuttlefish.) Everything I know about them is from reading, and I would love to have the opportunity to observe one in real life, and perhaps even interact with it if that would be possible. Does anyone in the Salt Lake area have a pet octopus or know of one that I might be able to meet?
posted by Cambrian_Sea
on May 7, 2009 -
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I don't know how to resolve the problem between my boyfriend and I over the question of whether I spend too much time on the computer "typing".
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 2009 -
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I need to stop swearing, speak more softly, and in general become a more "ladylike" (I hate that word) person. Please please help me.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2009 -
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Newly adopted male cat yowling in the nighttime. Help me assess the situation, because my landlord has expressed concern about male cats continuing to exhibit male behavior even after alteration.
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posted by dorothy humbird
on Dec 9, 2008 -
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House mate's cat keeps peeing in my bed; compounded by said house mate's neglectful attitude towards household chores in general. Ideas to keep the cat off my bed (and not just from peeing on it i.e. permanent cat repellent)? and suggestions for addressing the larger issue at hand?
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posted by weakcore
on Dec 4, 2008 -
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I recently adopted a 2 yr. old Shih Tzu from the pound. He's been to the vet and has a clean bill of health. He's settled very well into things here and I'd like to start working on training him. After reading about several different methods I find clicker training the most interesting but I've never done it before. Anyone have any suggestions or tips?
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posted by lysistrata
on Nov 26, 2008 -
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Need advice on child psychologist or family therapist in Northern Virginia/DC area.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2008 -
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How best to confront a friend about inappropriate drunken/buzzed behavior when they don't have many other friends? (Apologies for lengthy explanation below).
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 1, 2008 -
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DogTrainingFilter: How do we keep our dog from making a big fuss in the morning?
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posted by geeky
on Aug 29, 2008 -
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I'm looking for ways to change my behavior. It's important for various reasons that I start reinforcing some behaviors and stopping others. I'm a procrastinator for one, and tend to start projects and not finish them for another. Is there a research backed methodology for doing so?
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posted by diode
on Aug 22, 2008 -
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My 22-month-old son has taken to stripping. He's quick, he's crafty, and he takes everything off at every opportunity. Buttons, zippers, Velcro and admonishments do not stop him. How can I get him to keep his clothes and diaper on?
posted by streetdreams
on Aug 3, 2008 -
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What behaviours identify someone as belonging to the lower class, and resources (books/websites) for improving them?
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posted by b33j
on Jul 25, 2008 -
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DogFilter: Why is my dog licking the carpets excessively, then vomiting a pile of hair (and other charming habits)?
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posted by alpha_betty
on Jul 4, 2008 -
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I need advice from people who are great at understanding canine behavior and solving related issues for what is a rather thorny (and potentially tragic, dog-health-wise) situation for this inexperienced dog owner. I'll make it brief, then tell the (much,
much) longer story inside. We have a new rescue dog (our first dog; female, a little under 2 years old) who is just now beginning to feel really at ease and at home after being with us for a month, and all our efforts towards house training have finally paid off, and she is doing beautifully... But, we are going to have to take care of a friend's un-neutered young male dog for two-four weeks in our small apartment, and there are very many things that worry me a great deal, and I
really need good advice. Nearly full explanation follows, and it's very long - so sorry! - but it's important stuff to me. Bear with, if at all possible.
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posted by taz
on Jun 19, 2008 -
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Maybe I'm just a prude but if I wanted an animal to hump my leg every night, I would have got a dog. What is my cat doing?
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posted by marylynn
on Jun 9, 2008 -
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I have a dog with several long-lasting behavioral issues. I'm at my wit's end. HELP?
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posted by CwgrlUp
on May 2, 2008 -
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I am looking for tips on how to move house with a cat (I'm moving tomorrow!). It's going to be a 4 hour journey in a car, with a cat who hates traveling (she breaks out of a her secure cat-box) and gets very stressed (cries and pants). Also, I want to try to address her behaviour issue, if anyone has the time to look inside and read her background info (sorry for the lengthy notes).
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posted by Happycat79
on Apr 15, 2008 -
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We want to get a new puppy and we are moving to a new house. Should we wait to introduce the puppy to the other pets once they are used to the new house, or make all the changes at the same time?
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posted by loryjade
on Apr 12, 2008 -
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I can't believe I'm asking this filter: I think my cat has an intimate relationship with his lovie. Is this normal?
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posted by pointystick
on Apr 9, 2008 -
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Terrible cat behavior...My cat is two years old and doesn't seem to be growing out of his bad behavior. Is there any hope he'll get better or should I find him a new home?
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posted by twiggy32
on Mar 15, 2008 -
29 answers
