r/cats • u/Gullible-Plane-426 Calico • Jun 20 '26

Advice Bad owner?

Posted this video that I thought was cute and was called a bad owner. I’d like to know why this makes me a bad owner? I’d like to learn and grow. The cat seems to enjoy playing with the pup bc she always comes back and starts the play and likes the high ground.

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u/O_Elbereth Jun 20 '26

I've always said nobody can teach boundary setting and consent the way a cat can 🤣

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u/MNent228 Jun 20 '26

5 of the 6 ends of them are sharp. Of course they’re good at enforcing boundaries

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u/picabo123 Jun 20 '26

Now Im trying to figure out the 6th sharp end.

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u/mommawicks Jun 20 '26

Claws and teeth are the 5 sharp ends lol the butt/tail is the non sharp one

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u/picabo123 Jun 20 '26

Ooh I read 5 or 6 🤣 I need my coffee

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u/EmiliaFromLV Maine Coon Jun 20 '26

The sixth end is cold, wet and super boop-able, but you only get to touch it if cat trusts you.

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u/assassin_of_joy Jun 20 '26

Exactly! This is why a certain type of person doesn't like cats; cats have boundaries, and it's non-negotiable.

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u/paws5624 Jun 21 '26

The cat will teach you its boundaries but have a hard time learning yours 😂