But instead of focussing on the activities of particularly bad members of the human species, today's post is dedicated to the behaviour of my cat......(wow, how was that for a great segue? Ha ha!)
My advice for young players is- if you have a cat, make sure it knows that YOU are "Top Cat". Otherwise, it may start getting delusions that IT occupies this exalted status.
Case in point. Last year, I obtained my cat, Polly, who came as a "package deal", along with her comfy cushion.
At first, things went well- I sat on the couch, and Polly sat on her cushion.
FANTASTIC!
Or so I thought....
After a couple of weeks, Polly decided to exert her authority, and challenge me for the mantle of "Top Cat", and all it entails (namely, prized position on the sofa).
When I arrived home at night, there she was on the couch. And despite much encouragement, she would NOT budge. I tried everything.
- Bribing her with tuna.
- Beseeching and pleading.
- Spraying her with the water bottle.
Now, Polly occupies the best part of the sofa (closest to the TV and the heater), whilst I am "permitted" to squeeze myself into a tiny space in the corner.
Maybe if I'm lucky, she'll let me sit on her cushion.....But I doubt it.
