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Desperately need advice
Response to "cybercat" :
snip I seem to roughhouse with my dogs as if they are midget extreme wrestlers. With my kitties -- although Gabby is twice as tough as any dog I let own me -- I treat them like bags of marshmallow fluff. WTF? *as i pull claws from my calf* Don't do this. Gabby will run all over you. Lavish her with love, but when she acts out, express your firm and stern diapproval. Loud, sharp, abrupt noises. No swats, no water squirts. Startle her. It works. Then I guess I screwed myself on both extremes. I am not sure if you remember how when we first came to know Gabby, I roughhoused with him for a couple weeks (less than a month at least) and then found out that was a MAJOR mistake. Even after being altered last Christmas the spouse jokes that all of the testosterone shot into his body at the moment they removed "them" -- because Gabby is just... wow. Crazy? : P So anyway, no roughhousing in almost eight months or so and it's like he remembers everyday that I used to play with him that way. He thoroughly enjoys love but on his conditions. And when he's done he lets you know by nipping at you or putting the kitty-claw-bear-hug on an appendage. And watch out, because declawed cats tend to become biters and back-claw aggressive. It is probably Phat Cat who is the one most likely to cause serious injury. Thanks for that reminder. I had begun to worry because Phat Kat bites a LOT -- but never hard. I forgot about them compensating. Thanks for the advice. -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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Desperately need advice
Response to "Matthew" :
snip coffee can full of marbles always works great Heck yeah! I actually use a large ibuprofen bottle or my newest trick from the trick bag is a Tupperware bowl with little sleigh bells in it. Gaaaawd it makes such a noise. Thanks! -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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Desperately need advice
Hi Candace!!! It's nice to see a familiar name!
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Desperately need advice
On Jun 6, 8:22 am, "-Lost" wrote:
Seriously though -- I'd PayPal a few dollars to see your lovely lil' lass "screaming" as you've put it. I emailed you with the url, btw...if you don't get it, let me know. I have to say I've tried to get a recording of her, I really have. She's smart, and it seems no matter how busy she is, she's always got an eye cocked towards me, just in case I open the back door. So the minute she sees me with any kind of camera or recording device, she either runs (doesn't like the flash on the regular camera) or tries to play. (Whatcha got? Whatcha doin? Want some help? Here I am! I'll help you!) I think the only way to hear it is to spend time on the phone with me. LOL. She doesn't like the phone taking attention away from her and often starts the screaming. There have been times I've actually had to put her in the bathroom for a bit, just to finish a conversation. It's that loud. Fortunately, everyone knows her and gets a kick out of it. She immediately goes to her bathroom window and goes into her own world, watching the backyard for birds and squirrels. When I'm off the phone, I open the door, and she doesn't hear a thing - she's just in her world. I always stomp before sneaking up on her, though, so I don't startle her. The hummingbirds are starting to come, and this year, I am so determined to get a video of the dance between her and the hummingbirds. I don't know if the beauty of it can translate to video, but I hope so. It's just so spectacular to see. |
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wrote I think the only way to hear it is to spend time on the phone with me. LOL. She doesn't like the phone taking attention away from her and often starts the screaming. This iss precious. My Gracie will ignore me all day, then suddenly be all over me if I am on the phone. There have been times I've actually had to put her in the bathroom for a bit, just to finish a conversation. It's that loud. Fortunately, everyone knows her and gets a kick out of it. She immediately goes to her bathroom window and goes into her own world, watching the backyard for birds and squirrels. When I'm off the phone, I open the door, and she doesn't hear a thing - she's just in her world. I always stomp before sneaking up on her, though, so I don't startle her. The hummingbirds are starting to come, and this year, I am so determined to get a video of the dance between her and the hummingbirds. I don't know if the beauty of it can translate to video, but I hope so. It's just so spectacular to see. I really want to see her! |
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