learning SURFING skills in OHIO .. thank you @onewheel.bsky.social (it's my FIRST unassisted time on a board)

#FollowYourBliss

I encourage talking because then they'll YELL for me when in distress

This dance right here? She just had a satisfying poop. #tortietude #catbehavior #accuratestorytelling

When you know WHO your animals are, you'll better be able to tell HOW they are.

This cat can go from "I love you" to "I'll murder you" in ONE second. I saved him from barn-cat status after he hurt a 10 y/old boy. Now he's learning BETTER (pro-social) ways to deal with his big feelings. He knows the door leads to food and he knows the words "toy" and "in the box" ... 1/3

The compromise: Vedek

He DID bite our mini poodle once b/c Phil is a bullying little Napoleon. Their interactions get SUPERVISED. With cats, Vedek learned fast to "be nice" or "leave it."

Assertive vs gentle, competitive vs playful, survival (learning) mode vs pro-social (cooperating) mode... 2/