Dear Annie: My solution for unwelcome and ill-behaved dogs

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Cat Lady,” whose mother-in-law brings unwelcome and ill-behaved dogs to her home. I agree that this is the husband’s discussion to have with his mother, but another solution occurred to me.

Maybe the daughter-in-law and son could hire a pet walker to come by the house when the mother-in-law brings her dogs. If the dog walker takes them out to wear them out a bit and then wipes their paws before they reenter the home, that could reduce the problem. I have several working friends who have hired capable pet helpers and have been pleased with the results. — Might Be Worth a Try

Dear Might Be Worth a Try: That is a great suggestion. Thank you for your letter.

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