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Originally Posted by ChelseaDagger
First the obvious step: shower him with edible treats (he's a sucker for treats, it appears  ). Then, he will come to thank you for it after he's given himself a post-treat grooming, you'll know he's thankin you because he will either be rubbing up against your leg or seeking a quick head-pat or something.. And therein lies your opening: immediately, scratch the areas he himself cannot reach (i.e.: the divot directly under the chin, or the inside--this is important--the inside of the ears). I swear, it's like cat crack; I got this tomcat I can't get rid of because I'm just too damn good at ear/chin massages. |
He's mad picky about treats. I know how to handle him but I mean having a stranger do the same things I do. He would have to really warm up to you after a few weeks before any of that sort of touching goes on. Even though I've had him for a few years sometimes he is still stand offish with me. My method is a bit different.
I put my hand out so that the kitty can smell it and know that it's safe then I touch the top of their head and move to back behind the ears then I go for under the chin. Under the chin is the last spot I attempt because if they aren't ready for it they may snap at me. I've never had a cat snap at me but it seems like something they would do if they don't want you touching them under their chin space.