Cats, this mysterious and elegant animal, have always been one of the favorite pets of human beings. However, it is not easy to win the trust of a cat. It is a slow and tortuous process. It is a bit like having a good relationship with a cold internet celebrity. It requires skills and patience.
Level 1: Stranger Effect
When you first bring a new cat home, you may feel more like a "stranger living under the same roof". Cats usually appear very alert and even somewhat hostile in new environments. At this time, cats often hide and are extremely sensitive to any sudden movements and sounds.
To break through this level, what you need to do is to be patient and give the cat enough space and time to adapt to the environment. You can try to talk to the cat in a whisper, or stay quietly beside it without disturbing it, slowly, it will begin to become curious about your existence.
Level 2: tentative contact
When the cat starts to stop dodging you so much and will walk around you, congratulations, you are already regarded as a target that can be tested. A cat may show some curious behavior at this stage, such as gently touching you with the tip of his nose, or rubbing around you, which is "testing" you in its own way.
At this time, you can try more proactive interactions, such as gently touching its back, but remember to pay attention to strength and position to avoid touching sensitive areas of the cat, such as the belly and tail. Careful touch will make the cat feel comfortable and gradually build a sense of trust in you.
Level 3: Acceptance phase
Over time, if your interactions continue to be positive, the cat will begin to accept your existence and no longer be alert to you. Cats at this stage usually start to actively seek your attention, such as following you, or jumping onto your lap while you sit down.
At this stage, you can enhance the depth of your relationship through play and other forms. There are many toys suitable for cats on the market, such as laser pens, feather sticks, etc. Playing together can not only increase interaction, but also allow cats to release energy and reduce the risk of damage to their homes.
Level 4: Deep trust
When a cat fully accepts you, it will begin to show you its vulnerability and dependence. For example, it may turn the belly in front of you, which is a great act of trust in cat language, because cats' belly is their most vulnerable part.
At this stage, you can try deeper touches, or even light massages. Remember that every cat has different preferences and you need to look carefully and try to find the best way to interact with both of you.
Level 5: A partner who can talk about everything
Finally, when the trust between the cat and you reaches a certain depth, it will not only trust you physically, but also develop a deep connection with you emotionally. At this time, the cat will look for your company. Whether it is acting coquettish when you are happy or snuggling when you are uneasy, you have become its partner who can talk about everything.
A cat who reaches this level of trust will bring you endless fun and warmth. The trust of a cat is not achieved overnight. It requires you to cultivate it carefully at every step, but when you truly win its heart, you will find that all this effort is worth it.
Sixth level: Resonance of the mind
Once your relationship with your cat reaches a stage of deep trust, you will find that they begin to be able to sense your emotional changes. When you are happy, it may jump around you more lively; when you are depressed or uneasy, it may quietly attach to you and give you comfort. Cats at this stage can be said to truly understand and respond to your inner world.
To reach this level, the key lies in your consistency and sincerity. Cats are very sensitive to human emotions, and they can perceive your emotions and intentions through your voice, body language, and daily behaviors. Therefore, it is very important to maintain emotional stability and a consistently good attitude towards cats.
Level 7: Silent language
Communication between cats and humans is largely based on non-verbal communication. When you and your cat reach a "heart-to-heart" stage, your communication will mainly depend on eyes, touch and daily interaction habits. For example, you may notice that just a light nod or blink to the cat, it will understand your intentions.
At this stage, you will find that words are no longer needed to express your thoughts and feelings, and your cat can understand most of the information through your behaviors and habits. This silent language is based on long-term interaction and deep mutual understanding.
Level 8: The deepest trust and understanding between each other's lifestyles is not only an emotional dependence, but also a fusion of living habits. You will begin to discover that you and your cat have similar rhythms and habits in life, such as getting up at the same time, or enjoying a quiet afternoon together at a certain time.
This level of relationship has surpassed the ordinary pet and owner relationship, and you and your cat become real life companions. This deep relationship makes each other's existence an integral part of each other's life.
Through interaction with cats, we not only learned how to get along with this independent and elegant creature, but also invisibly trained our ability to interact with people. Patience, observation, understanding and respect, the qualities learned in getting along with cats are also applicable to our relationships.
The cat's trust level teaches us that the establishment of each relationship is a gradual process, which requires us to invest time and emotion to cultivate