Independent (pet trait)

Independent is a pet trait available with The Sims 3: Pets and The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs.

The Sims 3: Pets
Independent is a trait available for both dogs and cats. Independent pets not only prefer to be on their own, but have more fun when playing on their own rather than in big groups or other social situations.

Attributes

 * Pets' social motive will decay at a slower rate.
 * Pets will autonomously socialize with other pets less often.
 * Pets are more likely to run away.
 * Pets will build Fun at a higher rate when doing solo interactions.
 * Pets will not greet Sims when coming home.

Independent pets
Minette Bird, Pantoufle Pelly, Ralston Schmidt

The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs
The Independent trait is only available for dogs, but there is a similar trait for cats called Aloof. These dogs are less likely to need constant affection and can even walk themselves.

Independent pets
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