Saturday, April 22, 2023

A purr gets more than a nip


 Do you want to get the most out of your human? Do you want food, or stroking, or an opened door? Think smart....

A purr may be more effective than a nip. A nip gets human attention immediately. Very effective in one way. But only in one way... And is is the right kind of attention?

A purr allied with rubbing against your human's legs might get attention just as well. And a different more rewarding kind of attention.

Humans are easily flattered. They respond to a show of affection even if it is not genuine. Try the following when you want something:

  • Purr. Purr loudly and often. Humans fall for this one almost every time.
  • Purr and croak. This is a purr that has a bit of a miaow in it which makes it more urgent. And louder. I recommend this when the human is not attending.
  • Miaow. Loudly but not too often. If you miaow too much, the human may stop attending.
  • Rub your body against legs. Always useful in the kitchen.
  • Rub the face against your human's face. Very useful for waking them up in the night.
  •  Paw poke without claws. This must be done gently and carefully. 
  •  Slow blink. This only works with sensitive humans who pay attention to your body language. The stupid human won't get this or notice it. And most humans are stupid.
Act: do not react. Always ask yourself - what is the best way to get what I want...

 


 

 


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