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One of my new kittens (I've had him 1 week, he's 4 months old) has been very cuddly and friendly with me this week.
This morning he started attacking the button on my shirt. I know it wasn't malicious, but I felt I needed to teach him that it's not right to pounce on any part of me. I firmly removed him each time he tried it, but he got more and more insistent until he finally bit my hand and sunk his claws in a bit. It wasn't especially hard, but still I don't want him to lean that this is acceptable behavior.
For the rest of the day, he has been stand-offish -- walking away when I try to play with him, etc. I'm afraid he's starting to think of me as a predator or enemy. It's only been a day so I don't know if this will get worse, but I'd like to make peace rather than have an enemy in the house. Any advice?
chris.
This morning he started attacking the button on my shirt. I know it wasn't malicious, but I felt I needed to teach him that it's not right to pounce on any part of me. I firmly removed him each time he tried it, but he got more and more insistent until he finally bit my hand and sunk his claws in a bit. It wasn't especially hard, but still I don't want him to lean that this is acceptable behavior.
For the rest of the day, he has been stand-offish -- walking away when I try to play with him, etc. I'm afraid he's starting to think of me as a predator or enemy. It's only been a day so I don't know if this will get worse, but I'd like to make peace rather than have an enemy in the house. Any advice?
chris.