Climbing up from underneath, a cat can be killed if you start the car with them nestled near a moving part. Giving the hood a good thump usually sends any hiding cat running. Babying Babying, meaning soothing or cooing over fearful or shy dogs, is a natural but unproductive thing to do. Better to act the way you want your dog to act - confident and happy. Usually this person is not a member of any dog clubs.
Bad habits are more in our eyes than in the dog's behavior.
A person living alone might like a dog to bark at every sound where an apartment dweller would not. Balconies, dangers of Both cats and dogs are at risk on a balcony. Secure fencing or on lead are the only options. In general, cats should not be allowed on them. A member of the Hound Group, please see the Breed Selector for more detailed information.