Paw In The Door

When I introduce myself as a pet psychologist, I tend to get funny looks, laughter, that sort of thing. And certainly I’ve had a lot of doors slammed in my face, until I mention the service is free, paid for by their insurance company. Then they usually let me in.

I start by asking some questions about their pet, the habits the pet has, and then I begin to get background on the owners, to form a picture of the situation. I start subtle, but soon, usually, they’re confiding in me.

I only introduce myself as a pet psychologist, see…