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Originally Posted by Tiggerwit First - He's pretty friendly for the most part. However, Occasionally , as I posted before, I will find him hiding in my room on my bed if there are people over. It's like he's selective. I feel bad.
Second - he loves to cuddle and be held, but he never kissies on me. If my friend, Russ, comes over though, he always wants to be in Russ' lap and petted. If Russ stops then Alphy's little tail wiggles and he squirms himself up and kissies on him until Russ starts petting him again. |
They are so fickle sometimes, aren't they?
In the first case, I wouldn't worry about it but I would reward brave behavior on his part. If, for instance, he's been hiding in your room and then ventures out while the dreaded stranger is still there, I'd give him treats.
You might also automatically hand dog treats to visitors so they can give them to him. If he learns that good things come from strangers, perhaps he'll get braver.
In the second case, all you can do is laugh (and try not to be jealous!).