This will require nearly around-the-clock care, the younger the kitten is. If your kitten is younger than 8 weeks, the same care you give to ensure its good health will help it to begin to rely on and trust you as its human parent. Bear in mind that at this age, you will need to:. Learn more about the developmental stages of kittens and take appropriate care at each stage.
Regardless of how many weeks old your kitten is, you will need to treat it with gentleness if you want it to learn the best way for it to interact with others, whether animal or human. Use these gentleness tips to condition your kitties so they trust you and learn about gentleness:. In fact, make sure to have safe, quiet places for your kitten to rest if it becomes overwhelmed, and a designated scratching post for it to use when its natural cat inclination strikes.
After a fun playtime, reward your kitten with a special treat and lots of affection if it has behaved well. As they grow beyond 8 weeks of age, make sure to include them in more appropriate social interactions with humans and other animals in the home. Not everyone enjoys a lot of physical closeness. Animals and humans alike have different attitudes toward petting, physical proximity and cuddling. And dog cuddling behavior varies from pet to pet. Dogs can also be territorial or consider another member of the family as their best friend.
If your dog shows affection toward other members of the family, or you're being introduced to the dog for whatever reason, it just may take some time for him to warm up to you. Finally, your dog may simply be showing his affection for you in other ways. Don't miss the signs he cares, just because you hoped he'd show affection by cuddling. He's likely already showing you in a different manner.
It's a bummer to discover that you and your pet don't speak the same love language. However, this doesn't mean your dog is incapable of showing you he cares. Dogs aim to please their pet parents, and every pet is different; consider how your dog may be seeking your attention.
It could be as simple as chasing and retrieving a ball or stick. By playing along, it's as if your dog is saying, "I have brought you this gift of a slobber-and-dirt-covered ball because I care about you.
If you let him, your dog would probably outrun you from the start, but his training and desire to please is just another way to show that he cares. There are many other possible signs of affection. Do you come home from work to see your dog staring out the window, waiting for you to return? Does he bring you a toy or treat to share with you in moments when you aren't playing?
Though your dog may not like to cuddle on your lap, he may be trying to show you how happy he is your presence — just look for the clues. Not all dogs are affectionate, but if your dog once was cuddly and suddenly isn't, consider this a sign that something could be wrong.
Any major changes in your dog's behavior or activities may warrant a trip to the vet to make sure there are no other issues, such as an illness or injury. Finally, if you want to encourage more cuddles from your pet, you'll have to work on training him to be more affectionate. Based on his personality, set reasonable goals. Maybe you can train him to give high-fives or praise him with a healthy treat every time he lets you pet his head for a short moment.
Never let food be your main source of affection because you'll teach him bad habits and, worse, you can put his weight at risk by overfeeding him. Remember that positive encouragement is the key to success. The more you motivate your dog, the more he'll be willing to show affection — within the boundaries of his personality.
Erin Ollila believes in the power of words and how a message can inform—and even transform—its intended audience. Her writing can be found all over the internet and in print, and includes interviews, ghostwriting, blog posts, and creative nonfiction. Some cats may dislike the smell of certain moisturizers or soaps, so pay attention to whether your kitten shies away when you've put on a particular scent.
Many cats will have an initial aversion to your touching their paws. This is perfectly natural, but not ideal if you plan on clipping their claws. See if you can train this out of your cat by gently handling her paws from time to time. This will increase trust between the two of you and can be helpful when handling your cat in the future. You want to play with your kitten a lot in order to grow your bond and help socialize your cat. This can include chasing a feather wand or other interactive toy around the house or even clicker training your cat.
The more time you spend together, the closer you'll be. Plus, a cat that doesn't have a lot of pent-up energy is more likely to want to cuddle. A kitten that is more confident and secure will likely be more open to cuddling.
You can help by providing spaces your cat "owns," like cat window perches , trees, and condos. The set includes a heated bed and a heartbeat device that helps kittens transition better to their new homes. Try having friends over so your kitten gets used to meeting new people at a young age. A cat that is confident around people is more likely to want close human interaction. Cats love rituals, 2 and the greater your bond is with your cat, the more likely he'll become cuddly.
So set up some traditions your cat looks forward to every day. This can include a special way you and your cat greet each other whenever you come home. Or maybe every morning when you get up, you can crack open an exterior door or window just a little so your cat can smell the outside world. Then you give your cat a treat. Or perhaps at the same time every day, your cat chases you around the house while you carry a wand toy with a tiny stuffed mouse at the end.
Whatever the tradition is, it can help strengthen your bond.
0コメント