Same i dont wanna risk the small chance of getting my finger bit lmao but i usually use the back of my hand so they dont think im trying to forcefully grab them
Mhm, same thing that I do. One of my friends with an angry cat quite happily let me pet it when we first met and their family was stunned xD Always important to let the cat come to you, if they don't care, don't keep trying
I remember being little and my grandfather teaching me how to "introduce myself" to their cats, with our index fingers. And now I'm crying lol. Thank you for reminding me of this beautiful memory, I miss him very much!!!
*fumbling around trying to use Silence, Camouflage and Ring Of Fog* *accidentally summoned invaders* You can't use the bonfire right now. *P A N I C R O L L I N G*
Step one: have great respect toward cats. They literally sense that somehow. Those, who respect cats, will get the same treatment from them. Damn, that's the highest number of likes I've ever got for a comment. Thank you guys!
Oh no this is absolutely true. I’ve had cats I’ve never met before at the shelter where I used to volunteer reach through cages to bat at my hands if they were kittens or hang out by my feet or sit on my lap as adults. I even had one lick me like a dog. Of course there were skittish cats too, but you can’t win em all.
@@TheAlchemist1089 this is wrong for any animal that isn't a Homosapien, Primate, Cephalopod, or a Dolphin. They can't sense a fucking thing, and neither can you.
My cat's name is Popcorn and she is 10 years old. But, for some reason, she always smells my hand whenever I come inside the house. I think if might be her way of greeting me. But, it's so weird.
I have always instinctively approached cats like this, I love cats, just being chill with them. If they want to be petted that's cool, if they don't that's also cool
I recommend touching something metal or wetting your finger first to make sure you don’t accidentally shock the kitty. This has happened to me and I felt so bad. It took a while to reestablish trust.
Didnt know this either but I noticed cats like it when you let them greet you by letting them come close to your face. Combined with the knowledge of "slow blinking is a sign of cats trusting you" and I can make almost every cat my friend ☺️
Another piece of advice is to look away from the cat while you offer a finger or hand. It also helps to get on the cat's level. Sitting down, looking away, and letting the cat smell you says to the cat that you're not going to hurt it.
Absolutely. And if a cat is looking at you and squinting, or looking away, that is a good sign. If it's a cat you just met, it may be interested in you, but it likely doesn't trust you very much so it's literally keeping its eyes on you. You can also look at it for a second and slowly blink, then look away. I think this shows it that you trust it. Respecting a cat's boundaries and the fact that it may be afraid of you at first can improve your chances of petting one, but ultimately it's up to the cat if it wants to interact with you or not. Please respect their boundaries. Unless you need to get them in the carrier to take them to the vet. Then you may need to wrangle them =/
I have also found that it helps not to look directly into their eyes. I'll glance in their direction to guage their reaction, but looking or staring is definitely perceived as threatening.
I always did this, not because I knew, but because it happened automatically. Every time I come to a cat, or he comes to me, my first thought is to stretch out my hand so that he can smell it. Sometimes we also bump foreheads, which means that he doesn't mind if I pet him.
Me too. I instinctively learned this from being around cats from a young age. If you approach slowly and put out a finger/hand, they will approach you 9/10 times and give a sniff. Usually then followed by a rub. I recognised this as a kitty "handshake" and its never failed me since!
I always do that! I crouch down,slooooowwwllyyy put out my hand,and let them get comfortable,If they seem ok, I'll pet them,this helped me befriend all the kitties in my street!
I do this for all animals I want to pet. I hold my hand out, palm up, below the height of their head and let then approach me. No sudden movements, and no loud sounds. I just stay quiet and let them get comfy aroun me first.
I usually sit somewhere on the floor and don't do any rapid movements, and calmly call the cat by it's name until it becomes interested. And then let it sniff me. Usually after that it either goes away or lets me pet it.
I know this is probably obvious info, but just in case, for anyone else reading this, if the cat sniffs you and then leaves instead of asking/going in for pets or affection, this does not mean they don't like you or anything. A cat sniffing you and then going off to do something else is like waving hello to us. Think of it as progress in the way that they know you better now, so the next time that they do approach you, you'll be meeting with a cat you've bonded with more than before.
To be honest I intentionally dont wash my hands before going home just to let my cat sniff the world I touched 😂😂😂 Loooooove how she *snif sniff sniff* her nose is sooo cuute.
You can also meow back at then to make them more comfortable with you. I had to do this recently when a neighbor's cat got out and wouldn't go back inside. She was a sweetheart, very soft and snuggly!
This is so true and helpful if you want to befriend a cat. My cat (female) also taught me the "eye" communication, and those teachings helped me to befriend my brother's cat (male) who was really shy and was always running away from me whenever he sees me.
I didn't interact much with strays, but I learned really fast to never straight up touch them, unless they're very used to people, they'll always recoil. So I just slowly extend my hand and let them come closer. It almost always works.
I call the finger to nose thing "the hoop". I do this all the times to greet my cats, however they are very used to me either being up higher or occasionally down under where they are, so they know that I'm not being threatening, just greeting them
the easiest way to avoid cat's defensive reflexes is to just point with 3 fingers at the same time while they're curled down 1. it's showing that you want to approach it 2. it's showing that you're actively sheathing your nails 3. you're showing that by extending your hand you're extending it beyond your own attacking range 4. you're giving it more surface to sniff than just a finger
What I've always done was to get on their level looking eye to eye and gently stick my hand or finger out to sniff. I also mimic their cat churp/purr noise and im sure they appreciate it very much. Cats love being around me when i do that.
I clunched together my thumb, index and middle finger and slowly approach them while lowering my body. I usually call them softly and see if they interested. If they're curious they would get near and let me pet them. getting the strays trust is the best feeling ever. just like when you get the attention and trust of a baby that hard to please.
i love your content its so educational specially for people who don't have any experience with the cats behaviour,i got a cat for the first time in my life and you helped me so much,thank very much,God bless you ❤❤❤❤
Step 1: Make your presence known
Step 2: Gently boop kitty's nose
Step 3: You and kitty are friends now
I always boob my cat
Boop
@@DracaeneTheBlueRose 😺
@@DracaeneTheBlueRoseyou use the forbidden technique of boobing your cat???Unbelievable!
@@forsak3n749 only on bad cat, but unfortunately for the forbidden technique they is none
I've always just put my hand out near their head, and let them smell my hand. If they stop and don't go away, I pet them and they usually let me
Same i dont wanna risk the small chance of getting my finger bit lmao but i usually use the back of my hand so they dont think im trying to forcefully grab them
Basically what I do as well. I'll usually talk to them first and then slowly put my hand out for them to sniff.
My buddy learned the hard way that that doesn't work for dogs
Mhm, same thing that I do. One of my friends with an angry cat quite happily let me pet it when we first met and their family was stunned xD Always important to let the cat come to you, if they don't care, don't keep trying
Same
You just gotta get close enough to press the "friend" button
Note: does NOT work well on adult lions.
@@rockytom5889Also Note: Does not work on tigers
@@rockytom5889
Instructions unclear:
Accidentally clicked the button now the lion's tryna find me to "befriend" me back
Dont do it to a stranger cat, their nose is super sensitive and used for hunting
You gotta press the friend request to befriend a cat
I love how all the babies in this greet cats by touching noses it’s like they know the ways of cats
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I remember being little and my grandfather teaching me how to "introduce myself" to their cats, with our index fingers. And now I'm crying lol. Thank you for reminding me of this beautiful memory, I miss him very much!!!
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Lol womp womp
Bruh what@@lolthepop324alois8
@@lolthepop324alois8what’s funny in this?
"Just be careful not to point down as it is a known taunting move used in Dark Souls, and they will attack on sight"
Underrated comment honestly
*fumbling around trying to use Silence, Camouflage and Ring Of Fog*
*accidentally summoned invaders*
You can't use the bonfire right now.
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Is T posing okay? Coz my cat sometimes play Elden Ring
Use soulsborne etiquette with cats, check
@@GebrilVoidT-posing makes your cat think you’re the golden order’s bitch, and your cat is loyal to Ranni.
The baby had the good approach right away… nose to nose ❤
are they consumable?
@@Teddyponsel2626depend on where you live
@@Teddyponsel2626 what?
@@oops1881 ?
you heard the man@@Teddyponsel2626
Step one: have great respect toward cats. They literally sense that somehow. Those, who respect cats, will get the same treatment from them.
Damn, that's the highest number of likes I've ever got for a comment. Thank you guys!
Oh no this is absolutely true. I’ve had cats I’ve never met before at the shelter where I used to volunteer reach through cages to bat at my hands if they were kittens or hang out by my feet or sit on my lap as adults. I even had one lick me like a dog. Of course there were skittish cats too, but you can’t win em all.
Literally wrong
@@Nami8302_OwO Literally right
This is true for all animals 😊
They can sense your fear, confusion, love etc
@@TheAlchemist1089 this is wrong for any animal that isn't a Homosapien, Primate, Cephalopod, or a Dolphin.
They can't sense a fucking thing, and neither can you.
This actually makes sense! Imagine if a stranger came up and hugged you. You’d be like “…sir wtf.”
Yeah people that understand boundaries tend to do ok with cats
My cat's name is Popcorn and she is 10 years old. But, for some reason, she always smells my hand whenever I come inside the house. I think if might be her way of greeting me. But, it's so weird.
Hey man thank you so much now my little diva is now happy!
I have always instinctively approached cats like this, I love cats, just being chill with them. If they want to be petted that's cool, if they don't that's also cool
Instructions unclear, now I only have 9 fingers.
_Go back, Aava is watiching you…_
_Go back…_
😂😂😂😂
Instructions unclear, now I have 11 fingers.
That's because cats like the number 9
ha ha! 😀 👌🏼
I recommend touching something metal or wetting your finger first to make sure you don’t accidentally shock the kitty. This has happened to me and I felt so bad. It took a while to reestablish trust.
😭😭😭😭 I did that to my cat once and I felt awful!! The look in his face 😭
How is that?? I don't understand :/
@@just_me638 static
Thanks for sharing such useful information
“Booping the snoot is an effective cat-befriending strategy.” 🤣
Didnt know this but ive been doing it for a long time coincidentally, just found it to be the most approcahable way.
"you shall know their ways as if born to them"
Same
lmao same
Didnt know this either but I noticed cats like it when you let them greet you by letting them come close to your face. Combined with the knowledge of "slow blinking is a sign of cats trusting you" and I can make almost every cat my friend ☺️
Another piece of advice is to look away from the cat while you offer a finger or hand. It also helps to get on the cat's level. Sitting down, looking away, and letting the cat smell you says to the cat that you're not going to hurt it.
Absolutely. And if a cat is looking at you and squinting, or looking away, that is a good sign. If it's a cat you just met, it may be interested in you, but it likely doesn't trust you very much so it's literally keeping its eyes on you.
You can also look at it for a second and slowly blink, then look away. I think this shows it that you trust it.
Respecting a cat's boundaries and the fact that it may be afraid of you at first can improve your chances of petting one, but ultimately it's up to the cat if it wants to interact with you or not. Please respect their boundaries. Unless you need to get them in the carrier to take them to the vet. Then you may need to wrangle them =/
I think sitting down is more important than the finger thing. They can recognize a relaxed posture
Looking away I think is more of a dog thing, but slowly blinking at the cat is saying youre friendly.
I have also found that it helps not to look directly into their eyes. I'll glance in their direction to guage their reaction, but looking or staring is definitely perceived as threatening.
Basically, act like another cat
i figured this out unexpectedly and it is the best thing i've learned :)
Me too😂❤
I did this to but the cat bited my finger
Thank you for the lesson it was helpful
'Hehehehe bro smell my finger'
I always did this, not because I knew, but because it happened automatically. Every time I come to a cat, or he comes to me, my first thought is to stretch out my hand so that he can smell it. Sometimes we also bump foreheads, which means that he doesn't mind if I pet him.
I knew this with dogs so it makes sense it’d work with cats. I was actually doing it with dogs long before I learned about it with cats.
You are by forth disney cat princess
Me too. I instinctively learned this from being around cats from a young age. If you approach slowly and put out a finger/hand, they will approach you 9/10 times and give a sniff. Usually then followed by a rub. I recognised this as a kitty "handshake" and its never failed me since!
You were a cat in past life
Meow
I always do that! I crouch down,slooooowwwllyyy put out my hand,and let them get comfortable,If they seem ok, I'll pet them,this helped me befriend all the kitties in my street!
I wanna do that too!
I do this for all animals I want to pet. I hold my hand out, palm up, below the height of their head and let then approach me. No sudden movements, and no loud sounds. I just stay quiet and let them get comfy aroun me first.
Totally agree with the palm up nuance...works for me too.
Will this work on an alligator?
@@jorgefigueroa2231😂
some cats get easily stressed out
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closed fist is better so they dont bite a finger....
When she first said “enthusiastic” that cat in the background looks soo f*cling cute 😍
I like the cat axles when he walks up to me and gets into my business.😂
I usually sit somewhere on the floor and don't do any rapid movements, and calmly call the cat by it's name until it becomes interested. And then let it sniff me. Usually after that it either goes away or lets me pet it.
I know this is probably obvious info, but just in case, for anyone else reading this, if the cat sniffs you and then leaves instead of asking/going in for pets or affection, this does not mean they don't like you or anything.
A cat sniffing you and then going off to do something else is like waving hello to us. Think of it as progress in the way that they know you better now, so the next time that they do approach you, you'll be meeting with a cat you've bonded with more than before.
Sitting on the floor is noce to befreind an housecat😊
To be honest I intentionally dont wash my hands before going home just to let my cat sniff the world I touched 😂😂😂 Loooooove how she *snif sniff sniff* her nose is sooo cuute.
What also works is giving a very slow fist bump to the head. I have to find my first cat yet that doesn't like this way of approach
this is exactly how i vibecheck my cat to see her if she's okay with hugs and petting or if she just want some alone time lmao
ME TOO sometimes she sniffs my hand and pushes her head towards it so I can pet her LOL ❤❤❤
I wish I had a cat . All those cats in the video are so beautiful and cute. ❤❤
This is my first time getting more than 200 likes. Thank you all
They are adorable yes, but also a**holes
They look very tasty.
Adopt one! There are many out there looking for a home.
@@Sinister_Ballfound the korean
@@Stinkmeaner420found the cringey whitey
I love these type of cat videos ❤
You can also meow back at then to make them more comfortable with you. I had to do this recently when a neighbor's cat got out and wouldn't go back inside. She was a sweetheart, very soft and snuggly!
This is so true and helpful if you want to befriend a cat.
My cat (female) also taught me the "eye" communication, and those teachings helped me to befriend my brother's cat (male) who was really shy and was always running away from me whenever he sees me.
Literally just boop it and " Damn, never knew you were chill like that dawg "
Instructions unclear. Cat's been grooming my hair for over 30 minutes
Sounds to me like the instructions were perfectly on point then!
I just got my baby cat yesterday and this really helps me communicate with her thank you!
Learn from the kiddos. So cute
I tried this and it actually works, I just don't have a finger anymore.
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it works!. that's all matter! :)
I didn't interact much with strays, but I learned really fast to never straight up touch them, unless they're very used to people, they'll always recoil. So I just slowly extend my hand and let them come closer. It almost always works.
I call the finger to nose thing "the hoop". I do this all the times to greet my cats, however they are very used to me either being up higher or occasionally down under where they are, so they know that I'm not being threatening, just greeting them
Stuck? Alr
*Pats 🍑*
"ÆUUAAGH"
Jamani kachunu sana huyo Paka😊
the easiest way to avoid cat's defensive reflexes is to just point with 3 fingers at the same time while they're curled down
1. it's showing that you want to approach it
2. it's showing that you're actively sheathing your nails
3. you're showing that by extending your hand you're extending it beyond your own attacking range
4. you're giving it more surface to sniff than just a finger
wow. i always do that but i didnt know that it was the correct way to aproach. i just find funny how they look.
They're all great cats right there
I never met a none great cat, though I met plenty of none great owners.
@@TheGremlinsParadisefacts
I love cat facts they help me understand my cats more and know more about them
My cat always do this with when I was studying😂
thanks now i can get my cousins cat back home lol
Hope it went well lol
Fun fact, this also works with dogs. Always let a dog or cat sniff your hand the first time you see them, and wait for them to move before you do
For dogs, I would present a clenched fist 🤛 rather than a finger 👈 in case they are bitey
Think of how advanced cats are. They confirm each others identity personally as if they were bearing their souls freely. Now that is trust! ❤
“Can’t fit it? That’s a you problem…”
That line is both hilarious and surprisingly dirty, and I appreciate it 😂
Thanks so much I needed this lol❤
I love cats
I always just put my hand out near them and usually they'll sniff for a second then nuzzle in, it's so cute
What I've always done was to get on their level looking eye to eye and gently stick my hand or finger out to sniff. I also mimic their cat churp/purr noise and im sure they appreciate it very much. Cats love being around me when i do that.
3rd cat was looking beautiful when she was touched...❤
oooowww your cat is so cute 😊
i don't boop my cat.. i kiss her little nose, and she's the one that leans in ❤ i love my cat sm
I clunched together my thumb, index and middle finger and slowly approach them while lowering my body. I usually call them softly and see if they interested. If they're curious they would get near and let me pet them. getting the strays trust is the best feeling ever. just like when you get the attention and trust of a baby that hard to please.
When my cat bites me I usually bite back. Helps remind him who is the alpha. I learned that from its mama and it works.
That’s how I make cats love me :)
Works like a charm 🥰🥰🥰
I love cats 💞💞😻💞
That what I always do lol (let them sniff my finger)
me watching it with full focus even though I don't even have a cat 💀
She tries to scratch me😂
Thanks for much l did this with my new cat
Oh yeah! The scent! That's totally what I had in mind!
i love your content its so educational specially for people who don't have any experience with the cats behaviour,i got a cat for the first time in my life and you helped me so much,thank very much,God bless you ❤❤❤❤
"Waltuh, put your finger away, Waltuh."
"I'm not sniffing your scent right now, Waltuh."
I always do that that. that is why i have 10 cats and 1 baby kitten
Instruction unclear: My dad cat still using my foot as his hunting target!!!
I don’t have cat 🐱 but i learn many things about cat 😂😂😂😂
They are precious. They are just misunderstood
Only this video thaught me ❤❤❤❤
i do this and didn’t know that this is why i should! thanks for the information!
Jackson Galaxy taught me this and it TOTALLY changed how new cats behaved around me
I’m about to get a cat for my birthday and my birthday is next month it is going to be the 11th month and this is going to help me
I always hold out my hand, a few inches away to let them walk away or come close, they always warm up to me and it's so cute 💗
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I alr knew this and always did it with any animal but u made lots of others learn too tho so ty!😚😚
My way when i see a cute cat
1. Run towards it
2. Agressively lift and hug
3. Laugh like a maniac when the cat jump and hiss 😂
Kinda similar with dogs. They like to smell your hand. It helps if you get down to their level
This channel makes me want a fluffy cat
The song just makes it even more cutr🥰🥰😘😍
As someone who tried this, this really works. Let them smell you and then pet them. They'll be friends with u once u do the steps
lol i didnt even knew this but i still used to always boop my kitten gently.😂❤
Im sorry but that 3rd clip was priceless
Yeah exactly I give appointment to approach my cat
I hate it when people are too aggressive with a cat and the kitty is obviously uncomfortable and scared
Baby seriously took the word*love at first sight* to a whole new level💀
instructions unclear i am now being chased by multiple lions
I did that with my great-grandmother's cat yesterday 😺
Theres something so special about getting a particularly cautious scaredy cat to like you.
i befriended a cat yesterday :3
oh thanks, my fingger are full of scratch😊😊😊
beautiful moment❤❤❤
Thats how my parents thought me how to greet most animals, while dogs useally are alot more excited when they meet people. I still do it.
my cat walks up to me and boops my nose all the time
it is SO CUTE
I befriended a stray cat and he wouldn't leave for days, my dad finally gave in and adopted him. My master plan worked 😈
when i put my nose on my cats nose, she jumped up and scratched me across the face 😎
meowwwwww so cutie❤🎉😊
I and my cat love sniffing each other and the photo are nice tooo