Gatto: On the basis of what your reference human chooses?

Gatto: On the basis of what your reference human chooses?

By Dr. Kyle Muller

The cat is attracted by those who give off a natural smell, have a calm tone of voice and do not force the interactions … here are the rules to be his favorite human.

For the cat, in the choice of the master, the emotional affinity plays a crucial role, leading the feline to bind to those who understand and respect his own body language and his needs.

On the basis of what he chooses. For example, a person who emanates a natural smellkeeps a tone of calm voice And do not force physical interactions It can be more attractive for the feline. In addition, the ability to respect the spaces of the cat and to correctly interpret the signals it sends contributes to establishing and strengthening a bond of trust.

The signals of appreciation. When a cat chooses his favorite human, he manifests affection through behaviors such as “making pasta”, that is, the so -called “milk dance”, which consists in move rhythmically the front legs on him: This gesture, which recalls what the kittens perform during breastfeeding, indicates a profound sense of trust.

Other signals include the Miaagolio, the spindles and the licking aimed at the chosen person, as well as the sleep next to them or aboveattitudes that demonstrate the uniqueness of the bond established.

The signs of discomfort. If a cat takes refuge in secluded places, for example when they arrive unknown at home, it is clear that it is trying to avoid interactions. Without reaching aggressive behavior such as blowing, scratching or biting, a cat that moves away or retracts indicates that it does not feel comfortable.

Kyle Muller
About the author
Dr. Kyle Muller
Dr. Kyle Mueller is a Research Analyst at the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in Houston, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 2019, where his dissertation was supervised by Dr. Scott Bowman. Dr. Mueller's research focuses on juvenile justice policies and evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing recidivism among youth offenders. His work has been instrumental in shaping data-driven strategies within the juvenile justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation and community engagement.
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