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(imagine being hugged by someone you like well enough.... now imagine that hug goes on and on and on, and they cling and dont let go... and breathe in your ear.... it really wouldnt take long minutes at most, for that to go from fine, to 'earrrrrgh ugh get off me'!) haha, love the comparison I do t...

Just had another quick question. If he were to wag his tail fanatically with his ears pulled back, like he does when he's excited to see someone, and approaches a friend of mine that he's only met couple of times, then does that mean that he is willing to be petted by that person? Guess this is an o...

I woke up this morning with Ruperts head next to mine on the pillow, his back pressed up against my front and my arm round him. I got screechy kisses and waggy tail when he realised I'd woken up

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So cute!

So I have a question on to what extent I can allow strangers to touch him. Am I to forbid petting completely, or is just an occasional stroke on the chest or on the back ok? He is not reacting too badly yet, and he doesn't seem too nervous when a stranger come and try to pet him. Although, there are...

What you said makes sense, Nettle

The poor guy has been cuddled his whole life, no wonder he's reacting the way he is.

Thank you so much for the posts!
I will try to resist cuddling him too much...It's hard sometimes though
All of us in the family would have to take a step back..
I think it's cuddling that he's annoyed with the most.

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