Practice With The Plush
Get your hands accustomed to a gentle stroking motion by practicing on a plush stuffed toy. Yes, your cat may secretly, or openly, laugh at you, but putting a fave teddy bear or stuffed kitty will get you in the right touch-mode for cuddling your feline friend. This rehearsal is purrfect for petting Fluffy, who will be eager to elbow Winnie the Pooh aside and move into line for some serious stroking.