And after several bouts, we have discovered Sentry ‘calming collars,’ which offer some promise. They are loaded with Feliway-stuff. At least Tanner is less hysterical about his basement steps howl-a-thon, and the other two seem to be quieter in disposition. Unfortunately, not so playful in the evening, but we figure the collars are good for 30 days, and if we can use that low-level energy to get the 3 to meet without killing each other, we can let the collars wear down.

Also our friend Scott is going to be taking on the basement re-finishing, floor, ceiling, and a couple of closets, and that means he’s going to be going to and fro up those stairs, and Tanner is bound to get loose if we don’t confine him in the library, which is too small for his tastes.

So we will see.