Millie does the same thing. It's not a dominance issue. It's and "attitude" issue. You are bothering them and they don't like it. However, if they want the priviledge of sitting on your lap or next to you, the growling should be dealt with. Next time it happens, pick her up nicely and place her on the floor. Ignore her for several minutes. Long enough for her to begin to do something else, other than stare at you or jump at you trying to get back on the couch/chair/bed. Then allow her back on your lap and tell her good girl. A few times of this and she will learn that if she wants to sit on your lap or on the bed, she needs to behave. |