@ChampandGirlie Yeah, I don't think there's much you can do for a pet's fears or getting over them I think (but I'm not sure!) - Though somebody said one of theirs just disappeared by itself so maybe they get used to things? Yeah I play much alike to you, don't like putting pets in unrealistic scenarios - My only sim with a pet so far in Irving and Sarg, and that's because he's a stay at home artist so has a lot of time to walk him and train him.
Also, Sarg just had bathtime.. He's not very happy. Irving better go give him some kisses.
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