My cat has always been affectionate. But she has only recently become wise. For most of her 17 years, she would only allow affection on her terms. If she was picked up, she would squirm out while uttering an irritated yowl. If she was caressed, she would walk away, only to return later to demandContinue reading “On My Terms”
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The Misuse of Affection
I’ve written before about how much I have learned from Cesar Millan – not just about dogs, but about myself as well. 10 Life Lessons From the Dog Whisperer One of Cesar’s common lessons has to do with affection. He cautions owners not to use affection when their dog is inContinue reading “The Misuse of Affection”