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[–] gens@programming.dev 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Idk why ppl say dominance. I think cats are less bothered by hierarchy then most animals. I got a "you bother me sometimes, I bother you sometimes" relationship with my cat.

[–] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Because displays of dominance are a very well documented aspect of feline psychology and behavior, considering they are inherently territorial creatures.

[–] gens@programming.dev 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Housecats? And dominance, not territory?

[–] Machinist@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Depends on the cat and the relationship you have with the cat.

Dominance is also shorthand for the threat/wariness and manipulation thing that is part of the cat nature. Cats have a quick and very reactive nervous system. If a dog is a sedan or a truck, a cat is a two seat sports car. Cats are also manipulative as fuck. They'd be quite sociopathic if they were human.

I love cats (and dogs).