Re: Double D Bite me :(

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Posted by JNelson on February 17, 2001 at 19:25:55:

In Reply to: Double D Bite me :( posted by Christy on February 17, 2001 at 19:11:02:

Hey, how was he sitting in your lap? The reason I ask is that a long time ago when I had Baby on my lap he also bit me. Lucky for me it was when he was a juvie, but I think I know why. I had my legs crossed and he was sitting up on my knee with his head facing toward me and I came in from the front to pet him. He got nervous and chomped.
I'm not saying this is what happened with yours, but just for future reference I would recommend always having him sit either sideways or facing straight ahead, that way you can predict him better.

If he shakes his head when you go to pet it, that's another sign that he's feisty so stick to petting his sides and back until he relaxes more. He may have just felt threatened. You did the RIGHT thing by carrying on with him and acting as if it didn't bother you. This will hopefully show that you are in control. There is no gaurantee that he won't try and nip again, but the longer you have him, the more you will get used to his warning signs, and, believe me, they have them! Keep on with your taming sessions and good luck! Hope this helps. J

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Re: Double D Bite me :( Christy 02/18/01 (1)
- There's a strong chance it was the cookie smell then....Igs love people.... JNelson 02/18/01 (0)

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: Hey, how was he sitting in your lap? The reason I ask is that a long time ago when I had Baby on my lap he also bit me. Lucky for me it was when he was a juvie, but I think I know why. I had my legs crossed and he was sitting up on my knee with his head facing toward me and I came in from the front to pet him. He got nervous and chomped. : I'm not saying this is what happened with yours, but just for future reference I would recommend always having him sit either sideways or facing straight ahead, that way you can predict him better. : If he shakes his head when you go to pet it, that's another sign that he's feisty so stick to petting his sides and back until he relaxes more. He may have just felt threatened. You did the RIGHT thing by carrying on with him and acting as if it didn't bother you. This will hopefully show that you are in control. There is no gaurantee that he won't try and nip again, but the longer you have him, the more you will get used to his warning signs, and, believe me, they have them! Keep on with your taming sessions and good luck! Hope this helps. J

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