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    Don't Stare at Cats

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    WooftheWolfieWooftheWolfie Posts: 388 Member
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    If they continue to stare back for a long period of time they'll jump at you and hiss. I know because my sister's cat does that and he's very scary. It's a big problem for me because I love to stare at cute animals. So cute cats!

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      xBob18xBob18 Posts: 7,893 Member
      My dog does that too. Except he doesn't hiss, he just barks. I think I read somewhere that some animals consider staring to be provocation, but that was a long time ago so don't take my word for it. Maybe stare from far? Or put a mask over your head or something.
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      rosey1579rosey1579 Posts: 6,272 Member
      WooftheWolfie wrote: »
      If they continue to stare back for a long period of time they'll jump at you and hiss. I know because my sister's cat does that and he's very scary. It's a big problem for me because I love to stare at cute animals. So cute cats!

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      SimpkinSimpkin Posts: 7,425 Member
      My friend's dog was like that too. I'd deliberately stare into her eyes just to 🐸🐸🐸🐸 her off. She was such an annoying little piece of work.
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      SimburianSimburian Posts: 6,916 Member
      The best thing to do with both cats and dogs is to ignore them entirely. That puts you at the top of the Pack with dogs and not threatening with cats. Staring is a "Power Struggle".

      I don't particularly like cats but they unerringly come and sit on my lap without any encouragement when I visit friends or relatives' houses. Then they turn round and round making themselves comfortable and me having to sit without moving for minutes at a time. :#
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      xBob18xBob18 Posts: 7,893 Member
      I'm trying to intimidate my dog by staring at him but he's just looking away. Does he know my plans?! :'(
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      br560br560 Posts: 1,836 Member
      xBob18 wrote: »
      I'm trying to intimidate my dog by staring at him but he's just looking away. Does he know my plans?! :'(

      Usually, when you look into a dog's eyes, they think you're going to try and fight them so they'll either look away and be polite or they'll begin to act viciously towards you.
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      xBob18xBob18 Posts: 7,893 Member
      br560 wrote: »
      xBob18 wrote: »
      I'm trying to intimidate my dog by staring at him but he's just looking away. Does he know my plans?! :'(

      Usually, when you look into a dog's eyes, they think you're going to try and fight them so they'll either look away and be polite or they'll begin to act viciously towards you.
      I guess it depends on their mood. My dog's pretty chill right now haha
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      SimburianSimburian Posts: 6,916 Member

      xBob18 wrote: »
      I'm trying to intimidate my dog by staring at him but he's just looking away. Does he know my plans?! :'(

      He is acknowledging you as Pack Leader. Probably is a bit worried about the stare too.

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      xBob18xBob18 Posts: 7,893 Member
      Mchap353 wrote: »
      xBob18 wrote: »
      I'm trying to intimidate my dog by staring at him but he's just looking away. Does he know my plans?! :'(

      He is acknowledging you as Pack Leader. Probably is a bit worried about the stare too.
      Awe! I taught him well.
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      WooftheWolfieWooftheWolfie Posts: 388 Member
      Dogs and cats are so cute.
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      Fairy_HappyFairy_Happy Posts: 8,912 Member
      edited July 2015
      LOL they consider it a challenge if you stare into their eyes.

      Brownie's the same way, but he's start growling or looks away. But he's usually growling lol.
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      aleneghan619aleneghan619 Posts: 4,947 Member
      my cats come and sit on my lap when i stare at them.

      My dog gets so embarrassed when you stare at her, she looks and then awkwardly looks away, and keeps glancing back to see if you are still staring. it's quite funny.
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      Fairy_HappyFairy_Happy Posts: 8,912 Member
      edited July 2015
      My sister had a Maine C.oon cat that would sit on top of the bookcase and stare at YOU, not the other way around. lol

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      rosey1579rosey1579 Posts: 6,272 Member
      I'm too busy hugging and stroking my dogs when they're awake.
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      Sue_D_NimSue_D_Nim Posts: 2,553 Member
      On the other hand, if your cat stares into your eyes and does a slow blink with both eyes, it means "I love you." You should definitely do it back.
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      WooftheWolfieWooftheWolfie Posts: 388 Member
      @Sue_D_Nim I know about that and I always tries to do it often but he never does it back! Bad Mittens!
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      icmnfrshicmnfrsh Posts: 18,789 Member
      Yeah, dogs interpret eye contact as a sign of aggression. That's why you shouldn't stare at unfamiliar dogs at an eye-to-eye level. There have been stories of security dogs attacking people who did this.

      If they think you're the pack leader, they'll probably be more subservient, I believe.
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      OuterseOuterse Posts: 289 Member
      If I stare at my dog too long she'll duck her head between her legs and whine then walk over and lay on my feet after I look away.

      My cat on the other hand just stares back...she must really enjoy staring contests (its probably because she always wins)
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      puddleduck1puddleduck1 Posts: 179 Member
      icmnfrsh wrote: »
      Yeah, dogs interpret eye contact as a sign of aggression. That's why you shouldn't stare at unfamiliar dogs at an eye-to-eye level. There have been stories of security dogs attacking people who did this.

      If they think you're the pack leader, they'll probably be more subservient, I believe.

      Totally true, although if I stare into my cats eyes, she gets cutie pie and cuddles closer.
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      WooftheWolfieWooftheWolfie Posts: 388 Member
      puddleduck1 wrote: »
      icmnfrsh wrote: »
      Yeah, dogs interpret eye contact as a sign of aggression. That's why you shouldn't stare at unfamiliar dogs at an eye-to-eye level. There have been stories of security dogs attacking people who did this.

      If they think you're the pack leader, they'll probably be more subservient, I believe.

      Totally true, although if I stare into my cats eyes, she gets cutie pie and cuddles closer.
      I wish my sister's cat was like that. I like loving cats.
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      icmnfrshicmnfrsh Posts: 18,789 Member
      WooftheWolfie wrote: »
      puddleduck1 wrote: »
      icmnfrsh wrote: »
      Yeah, dogs interpret eye contact as a sign of aggression. That's why you shouldn't stare at unfamiliar dogs at an eye-to-eye level. There have been stories of security dogs attacking people who did this.

      If they think you're the pack leader, they'll probably be more subservient, I believe.

      Totally true, although if I stare into my cats eyes, she gets cutie pie and cuddles closer.
      I wish my sister's cat was like that. I like loving cats.

      I like fluffy cats, like Scottish Folds. :3 I wish cats and dogs would just get along.
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      xBob18xBob18 Posts: 7,893 Member
      I think dogs and cats can get along just fine if you raise them together while they're still babies.
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      emmaningemmaning Posts: 3,407 Member
      I hate cats & dogs tbh.
      Altho there is more thn one type of stare.
      They look different.
      Aggressive stare
      Aww tht is cute stare
      Shocked stare
      Annoyed stare
      Loving stare
      Really? stare
      Embarrassed stare
      Flirty stare
      Etc etc
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      icmnfrshicmnfrsh Posts: 18,789 Member
      xBob18 wrote: »
      I think dogs and cats can get along just fine if you raise them together while they're still babies.

      That's what I heard. Of course, most of my family also dislike cats, so there's no chance of that happening. :p
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