[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Piper came to me at 3 yrs old and she, too, was distant and wary and avoided eye contact. I, too, let Pipe make decisions and didn't pick her up unless to help her on couch. Now the little monkey will paw at my legs to come up and as far as eye contact, she stares me down in order to will me to do her bidding.And yes, Piper always wins the staring contest because I crack up, so I pretty much cave every time! Patience, love, understanding, chatter, and acceptance will make everything alright. He found his perfect person in you!!

Yes! Piper and Teddy have this in common. How could I have overlooked this use of the stare? I think Teddy truly believes he can put me under his spell and will me to do things by staring at me: "You want to take me for a walk, right now."