tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post6231412450290645956..comments2024-01-27T01:29:47.634-05:00Comments on ~Tails from the Foster Kittens~: The Hand Monster AKA What I know - "hand play"Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-8369541803614314462013-09-02T23:05:13.648-04:002013-09-02T23:05:13.648-04:00Thank you for your comments to my question on Roby...Thank you for your comments to my question on Robyn's blog. I kind of chuckled when you said to say "ow." I do say "ow" because it really does hurt, but that's probably lost in the string of other words that follow. I have been using "no bite," and he knows what it means. He'll back off, then strike quick like a snake and run. That's when I say "ow" and the other short, expressive words. It's frustrating because he learned quite early to watch his claws, but I've not gotten anywhere with stopping the biting yet. I know I've avoided anything that might lead to a biting incident. You've inspired me to try to deal with this at a lower level and be consistent, and hopefully be able to stay away from angry confrontations. Jan Blawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697621979002856884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-69650513368325485252012-08-29T21:06:51.472-04:002012-08-29T21:06:51.472-04:00Thank you for taking your seriously (and not a lit...Thank you for taking your seriously (and not a little too ;-), kittens can be thankful you're there for them.<br />PurrsTexas, a Cat in... Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892788740733951879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-61609030248350670752012-08-28T12:58:45.585-04:002012-08-28T12:58:45.585-04:00great infogreat infoLittle Miss Titchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456038281813066947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-42083942770472307122012-08-28T10:33:50.697-04:002012-08-28T10:33:50.697-04:00Jackson Galaxy just addressed this issue on his sh...Jackson Galaxy just addressed this issue on his show recently. We always "hand played" with our first cat but never took it to the point that things would become dangerous.<br />Good points!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-35867562869045581482012-08-28T05:30:06.256-04:002012-08-28T05:30:06.256-04:00This is very informative. We have had no problems ...This is very informative. We have had no problems with any of our cats with regards to biting and scratching us...except with Tutu. She has a tendency to play rough and we aren't sure if being orphaned from birth and raised as a single kitten has anything to do with it. I had hoped that the older cats could teach her appropriate cat manners, though it seem they tend to "give in" to her instead of reprimanding her.The Furries of Whisppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732972758512775677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-89163455060041842922012-08-28T00:32:15.194-04:002012-08-28T00:32:15.194-04:00Great post! Scarlett is pretty gentle, but I did n...Great post! Scarlett is pretty gentle, but I did not do a good job establishing boundaries with Melly and she is really rough with her claws and teeth. I think it's too late now, unfortunately.The Adventures of Scarlett and Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508170084960505503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-26727709022501640392012-08-27T20:50:12.381-04:002012-08-27T20:50:12.381-04:00Wow, that's so informative! I've been tryi...Wow, that's so informative! I've been trying to train Leo that biting my hand is a no no, I'm gonna try the high pitched ow! I learned from love and hisses to blow in his face when he bites, but he's not a baby any more, so I'm not sure it will work with him as well. Not that he's a big biter, but I'd prefer this giant cat not think my hand is a chew toy.. <br />Thank you for this post!!Andrea and the Celestial Kittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942189938392720055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-2928267475535875302012-08-27T20:31:20.212-04:002012-08-27T20:31:20.212-04:00I think you are doing a great job! I am very gentl...I think you are doing a great job! I am very gentle with my human's hand and arm because the breeder did the same thing with me. Binga, OTOH, was a tough little ACC rescue when the humans got her... she is a different story!Sparklehttp://www.sparklecat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-25939318469189126542012-08-27T20:01:33.838-04:002012-08-27T20:01:33.838-04:00What a great information. Using hand monster to bu...What a great information. Using hand monster to build confidence and teach is a great idea. My boys are usually gentle with my hands, except for when they get very excited...Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-83403238128974960442012-08-27T18:21:21.559-04:002012-08-27T18:21:21.559-04:00Another one here who loves this post. because I do...Another one here who loves this post. because I don’t like being attacked with the paw of doom, I now make it clear that my hand is only going to bring good things, like food, brush, scritches … Well that’s the plan! Except when I have to apply nasty gunk to back of neck and then I blame it on the latex gloves, which of course are nothing to do with me!!!CATachresishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227422179439047735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-25014594276937821792012-08-27T17:50:18.143-04:002012-08-27T17:50:18.143-04:00Fabulous posting!
I really appreciate you sharing ...Fabulous posting!<br />I really appreciate you sharing all of your "hands on" know how!<br />This was great.<br />purrs<br />>^,,^<<br />✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•. ANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-73144852543712369022012-08-27T17:45:12.513-04:002012-08-27T17:45:12.513-04:00This was an excellent post! My crew still loves t...This was an excellent post! My crew still loves to "attack" the hand and arm--even bunnykick--but they are always gentle and I've only ever been bitten or scratched when I crossed the anger line. Rupert in particular likes to disembowel my forearm, he flops over and waves hi paws in the air, waiting for the Monster Hand.Katnip Loungehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276522333751867680noreply@blogger.com