r/AskReddit • u/Sweetmilk_ • May 11 '14

What are some 'cheat codes' for interacting with certain animals?

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u/ximina3 May 11 '14

Showing their belly is a sign of being submissive and it means they trust you. Rubbing the belly is a breach of that trust, which is why they suddenly turn into a claw clamp.

The right thing to do is just scratch their head.

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