rxkeith wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 6:41 pm of course i do.
i speak terms of endearment with an english accent.
ello, luv. ows our little poppit. wot, wot. silly things like that.
if i have to lay down the law, and mean it, its NEIN!!!
my dog is a velcro dog. she always wants some loving. i think she is
happy hearing the sound of my voice except for NEIN!!!



keith

GoDawgs wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 7:45 am I've always talked to the cats or dogs we've had. Pickles read some article that said dogs have a pretty wide vocabulary whereas cats understand about 30-some words. If Pickles is going for a walk, Lester cat is right there to go too. "Wanna go for a walk?" Oh yeah. He especially knows it's coming when she puts her hiking boots on. Of course, that means shoe strings to play with during the process. He knows "Out?" pretty good too.

I talk to the mocking birds that regularly watch me in the garden. I guess they're hoping I dig up tasty bugs for them. They'll sit on top of the trellises or bean poles and sing so pretty! I have a phrase I whistle over and over to them when I'm in the garden, hoping that one day I just might hear it come back to me.

worth1 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 12:28 pm Boo Boo would literally explode at the mention of dog walk.
He would be sound asleep and bolt out of his nest and run to the door if you said dog walk.
He would also sneak into bed at night.
Probably weiged 80 pounds.

How can you show your cat that you love them? We say ‘I love you!’ to our cats all the time – and sometimes we’ll get a ‘meow!’ back! But, are there other ways to ‘speak cat’ and share the love?

Cats have their own ways of communicating with us, like meowing, purring and kneading. Pet parents can often distinguish between these meows – like a ‘hello’ meow or an ‘I need something’ meow.

But, have you tried a non-verbal slow blink to ‘speak’ to your cat?

According to a study published in Scientific Reports, the 'role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat-human communication' is the equivalent of a cat smile!

We take good care of our feline friends by making sure they have everything their hearts desire – cozy beds, hiding places, high spots, scratching posts, their favorite food and treats, and even some homemade toys. Living with them, we have learned to read their body language and know when they are content, happy or stressed – but perhaps, until recently, we have not recognized a ‘cat’s smile’.

As has been discovered, cats also communicate through blinking. As our Happy Cat Expert explains, understanding your cat’s body language is essential for developing that special bond; subtle, slow blinking is thought to be used by cats to indicate a sense of calm and a positive emotional state.

How to communicate with your cat through slow blinks

Only try slow blinking with your cat when they are at their most relaxed and in a receptive mood; perhaps when you would normally be relaxing together.
Choose a familiar environment in the home – it might help to have FELIWAY Optimum plugged in.
Close, or partially close, your eyes for more than half a second at a time.
Repeat slowly a few times and look carefully to see if your cat is blinking back at you.

However, to understand other looks from your cat, it’s important to learn to read them in combination with their body language too:

Eyes that are wide open could mean they are worried or stressed.
Eyes that are staring could be a warning sign not to come closer, or it could mean that they want attention.
Slit or squinting eyes could mean they are content and relaxed, but if their ears are laid back and their tail is twitching, it might mean something completely different!

Other tips for communicating with your feline friend

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