My Cat is Afraid of Strangers

[@sorenkazaren4659]

Just imagine a stranger shows up and announces they’re friends with your brother/sister/mother/significant other. And then they immediately want to bear hug you.

[@rustyangel9265]

Yea.. Same My cats ain't having it...they're like...you're ok to visit whoever's your friend here...but it ain't us and we. Will smack you!!! Paws off and we're good!! XoX

[@Avalikia]

I would literally hiss at them.

[@saucey27]

@@Avalikia 🤣🤣🤣

[@ludicrousone8706]

Nice thought, meeting people again. I like the idea.

[@gretchen725]

@@rustyangel9265 lol 😂

[@lokithegodofmischief7289]

This is a much needed video for most of the cat owners.....

[@buddharuci2701]

The God of Mischief in Aztec is Huehuecoyotl, (Old Coyote). That's my cat's name. FWIW. FYI. And just for fun.

[@EchaKiut]

It is, bcz my cat will going under the couch or hide somewhere when seeing other come to the house.

[@EchaKiut]

@@buddharuci2701 😅thats a loong name,

[@buddharuci2701]

@@EchaKiut, Huehue for short.

[@tundrawomansays5067]

@@buddharuci2701 “Hue Hue...” hmmm....someone has great taste in tights ;-) Seriously, what a cool name!

[@captainandthelady]

I have three cats. One is the " Hay, paisan". Cat two is a wait and see,highly focused. Cat #3 is "RUN FOR THE HILLS A CAT EATING DRAGON JUST CAME INTO MY HOME".

[@CreationsByRachel]

Omg my three cats exactly like that. Nyla I always imagined her saying this to everyone who comes in "👋 im Nyla what's your name?" Her brother simba is the one who is going to sit an stare and feel you out maybe sniff but will hiss if you push too fast and Oreo just runs 🏃‍♂️ and hides until the coast is clear

[@joannestark3023]

My cat is cat description three in this comment. Doesn't even come out of wherever she is to greet the newcomer. Terrified of dogs of any size, too, sadly.

[@carmnose]

Mine are very similar. #3 - definitely fears the cat eating dragon. She literally bounces off the walls to get away.

[@imananonymoususer]

I have 3 cats as well and they all treat company in their own different ways. Cat one is a tree dweller and likes to be perched above watching the action. Cat two is a bush dweller and will take cover in a cat house or under furniture. Cat three just loves attention and will practically force guests to love her. All 3 came from the same litter at the same time, but are such opposites in so many ways.

[@BrookePotterxva]

Mine are exactly the same!!!

[@mala3isity]

I learned early in my life that cats are invisible until they want to show themselves. In other words, pretend there is no cat. :) My little girl theory was, an irresistible person is one who dares to ignore a cat.

[@jlc1833]

Smart theory!!!

[@bethkillian1903]

Your little girl is one smart cookie:)

[@annabellefay3307]

I’ve also done this and it works!

[@sofiabenavides8046]

Totally, my cat seeks more attention in the person that gives him the less attention in the whole house

[@tiggalily2623]

My cat does not care if he is up in a tower where people can't reach him. He DOES NOT want to be in a room with people he doesn't know 🤣🤣 He's so focused on leaving the room that he doesn't event want food. And no one even touches him.

[@killa1612]

Same with my guy. He's a former colony/feral. I brought him home just before the first lockdown. Dogs barking, people yelling outside, construction, loud noises... doesn't bother him in the slightest. Someone other than me at the door? See ya! He has trees and perches. But he likes his hidey hole/safe place. He comes out 2 seconds after the intruder leaves. I don't know if that will ever change. I don't think I have people over often enough for him to get used to it!

[@ghosttabby1373]

Yep mine is the same. Someone shows up at the door, he’s outta the room before I can blink 😺

[@BigAlFPV17]

@@ghosttabby1373 Same with me. When someone knocks at the door both of our cats take off & go hide until the "stranger" leaves

[@robina.9402]

Yeah, my scaredy cat doesn't go up on her perches, she shoves herself under the sofa or into the far corner of the closet.

[@1whitemoon]

@@robina.9402 both my cat are like that. one used to be feral, but I don't think it's related. when they hear someone at the door, they hide in the closet/ run to the back door to escape. my nephews have never seen them (they're black so even if you look in the closet they're hard to spot). we once had guests for 3 days, and one of my cats only returned when they left. idk what she ate / where she's been.

[@sofiabenavides8046]

When someone new arrives, my cat runs to the person, smells them and then ask them to pet him. He just loves people, giving love to people and receiving love from people

[@inemarie123]

My cat runs to the door when the bell goes of and is excited! no matter how many unknown people come at the same time he says hi to every single one and demand them all to pet him. This happened the day after we got him and ever since. Is a special cat whom also plays fetch :D Edit: I love reading the commentary reply about your cats and what you think of mine ❤️

[@Brigada91RealBriggy]

my cat is curious, when the door rings or someone knocks on it. He is very curious, but once the door opens, he will run away and observe from distance. and MAYBE come out at a later time, if he thinks, the person is ok, haha

[@TraceyMush]

Aww, definitely a special cat!

[@ItsBecauseImBored]

Classic Mojito cat! One of ours is very similar, when we first met him at his previous owner's place he plonked on his back and demanded we rub his belly within the first two minutes 😄 and he still does it to this day with any people that come to visit us. He just loooves to have his belly rubbed and doesn't care who is the one who does it

[@seherling207]

One of my cats is the same, he will walk up to basically anyone. Meanwhile my other two run away as soon as a stranger enters. The only time someone could pet one of the shy ones was when she was still sleepy from the nap and didn't realise it's someone else (at least that's what I think)

[@cgttc0441]

It’s actually a dog!! Lol

[@KideaRock]

Jackson, honey, I noticed you did it: you brought a Brazilian speaking portuguese on the video and at end of your video you put a chorinho (a type of Brazilian music that mix bossa nova and samba), so, thanks for that ♥

[@emileemorgan]

I just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do. I’ve had many cats in my life, but my husband and I adopted a Maine Coon at the beginning of the pandemic and she is the most wallflower-y wallflower there is. I’ve never had a cat as scared and timid as this one, so I’ve learned a lot about how to approach her needs and increase her mojo. Last year at this time she was growling and hissing at us, completely terrified. Now, she’s on her cat tree as we speak, watching the outside world, and owning her space! 👑

[@airratchetjockey7605]

We’ve got one cat that greets everyone, wants attention and absolutely LOVES Halloween 🤣

[@sig9girl]

Perfect timing with this video! One of my newest rescues, Ringo, immediately runs under a bed when someone comes over. I already have high places for Ringo to go, in every room in the house. I will now tell my friend to shut up, and not call out to Ringo. Next I will have them do the bribery thing. Hope this works! All the others have no problem checking things out. Thanks for another great tip video Jackson! 😻

[@laurelgirard8475]

Our cat, Nala, was an abused stray. She is scared of strangers. We have a quiet house, so she doesn’t have to worry about it too often. She runs and hides. She used to hide if she heard anyone coming up the stair outside. She’ll actually peek out now if we have food delivery!

[@AmaraJordanMusic]

Her improvement is a good indication of your pet guardianship being a much better success than her last home, and I’m glad for you both. ❤️ A cat we had (adopted) was pretty sheepish most of his life, but would absolutely tear away and flee from garbage bags being opened, like; flapped to open them. We hypothesized that he had some pretty bad experiences associated with them; he wasn’t scared of all loud noises like that. He’d even react to the house alarm going off better than a bag opening. He never got over that, but he slowly got less scared of people. Never loved having them, but still. Also, her name is awesome. ☺️

[@hbeachley]

TIL: In the U.S some states and cities have started supporting “community cats.“ Cats that dont really have an “owner“ or are a bit “ferral“ will be adopted out to be barn cats, or can be spayed or nuetured when wild populations are more than the environment can support. Such good news.

[@rockystho]

I've been looking all over for this kind of a video! My can runs at the sound of the doorbell, or any sound for that matter! So thank you!

[@Brigada91RealBriggy]

Good tips that I been practicing with success throughout the years! I always tell the visitors to never go with their hands straight over my cat's face. It's threatening. And I give them a little sweet candy thing that my cat loves, so they can show my cat, they got something nice for him.

[@rustyangel9265]

Agreed that's a great idea...NEVER EVER GO TOWARDS THE CAT..ABOVE THEIR HEADS....TO THEM ITS A DEFINITE SIGN OF AGGRESSION AND THEY ( ALL OF MINE HAVE) WILL HISS / OR SLAP BACK STRAIGHT AWAY OR RUN AWAY. BUT EITHER WAY...ITS STILL THEIR HOUSE. XOX XOX

[@Brigada91RealBriggy]

@@rustyangel9265 To be fair, as Jackson explained, us humans don't like that either! I'm a fan of that Michel Angelo technique

[@ludmilasamalova3619]

My cat used to be scared when we hosted a house party. Recently I found out that when I stay sober, he’s a lot more relaxed and even hangs out in the living room with everyone and lets people pet him. Turns out the thing he’s scared of isn’t my friends, but rather my drunkenness🙈

[@attheranch873]

I’m glad you realize this. As a small child with a father that was often drunk, I grew up in fear of his unpredictability.

[@JAvantGartist]

This would be great if he stayed out long enough to see they had treats 😅 he has a specific place under the bed that he will stay until the strangers are gone

[@BA-kk7bj]

Maybe begin by you leaving and then you knock, open the door and toss a treat? I'm going to try this with mine. I've desensitized them to the vacuum with treats and to the doorbell by ringing it after I talk to them (just the screen so they can see/smell me).

[@erwachen795]

I am travelling and cat sitting in peoples houses. Your videos really helped with some cats. Yesterday i started sitting a super shy cat, that was actually always leaving a room when I entered. Today I closed the door to the upper flat level so the cat needs to stay in my room and I put her sleeping cave and cat tree closer to my couch where I was just doing my computer work. Food was not at all a motivation for that cat to come closer. Slowly during the day I started to sit closer to her sleeping cave. And this evening I put a little string to her sleeping cave and she actually wanted to play a bit. That playing really helped to get her out of her cave and she took a first treat and a quick little sniff on my hand. I will be here a few more days and love the process of fearful cats becoming your friend.

[@trishpipkins]

Catterina is fairly friendly. My dog loving parents and sister have met her and were allowed to give her pets. They felt so privileged. It's all thanks to Jackson because I was able to teach them some cat etiquette. But this video will help after the pandemic and I have lots of people over. I freaking love Jackson! 💖💖💖

[@papondahoops]

Your videos are so helpful. My cat and I get along so well because I started watching you when I adopted him last June. I’m so glad we avoided fighting with him by giving yeses, lots of play, and not taking his behavior personally. Thank you Jackson!

[@HailingHayles15]

I remember when my mate was coming over to stay for a week, first time my cat was ever seeing her, she tends to hide under the bed with strangers, and I had to tell her for the first day to not touch her or look at her, pretend she’s not there, the next day to do the exact same thing, but give her some treats every hour (for 2 days I had work and she was way too nervous to eat anything the first day) and by the end of the 2nd day, she let my mate pet her on the stomach of all places!!

[@thiagohenriquec.prudente9129]

I have 2 cats, one is friendly with strangers and the other immediately hides when strangers come to my house. I haven't higher places in the living room, so I'll put that options to him and look what will happen. 😁👍 thanks for the video!

[@shannonsmith924]

I didn’t like when a stranger did that with my pets. Just getting right up in their faces and staring at them. I know I’d be uncomfortable someone right up in my face talking to me. I kept telling him to stop that. Some humans never learn pet language. It’s why my dog doesn’t like kids usually because kids don’t know better. They’ll go right up into the pets face.

[@celinevanhees2818]

We've had neighbors come over the other day. Within a minute our cat came to them and said hi. They were totally surprised because their cats would never do that haha. I'm glad he reacted that way because he hasn't met a lot of strangers because of covid (he is now a year old).

[@ludicrousone8706]

My uncle refused to get any pets for his children. But one day he found a kitten at his allotment garden and brought it home. When visitors came the cat hid under the couch and would attack feet if people laughed or spoke to loud. I've never seen my uncle so proud and happy then in those moments.

[@sarahhardy8649]

My cat would growl when people even approached the house, like the postie. She took a week to get used to my mother visiting, just in time for her leaving again. We ended up having mum doing all the feeding and super special treats while she was there so she associated mum with good things. She warmed up quicker after that.

[@buddharuci2701]

Huehue Coyotl is not afraid of stranger (people), he comes forth, sniffs around, and then goes to wherever he wants without hiding. He is no common cat. Ferarless. Sociable. I advise the knuckle nose intro. I love my cat. My cat loves me. COVID be damned! Great video. General lesson: Don't take cat for granted, go slow, let cat lead. And in our case, let curiosity reign.

[@barbarawarren9443]

Justt remember: Cats Rule (and people drool). Once humans get that all straight, we're good.

[@bookmouse2719]

Cat''s Rule, dogs drool :-)

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

People still haven't learned that they adopt us, not the other way around.

[@barbarawarren9443]

@@mark_beastpriest5539 Exactly!

[@a.morgan8873]

You are great, Jackson ! I laugh and smile while listening .

[@catlover47842]

Mine is instantly behind the sofa as soon as she hears a different voice downstairs. There is a tall scratching post by the window and cat shelves going up to the ceiling in the next room overlooking the hall but she picks the sofa in the living room. Shes very food and play orientated but it can take ages for her to come out again

[@mariansfieldnotes]

Thank you so much for this video! This is exactly my 2 cats' problem. They're terrified of people they don't know and now they started to run away when they hear the doorbell. I cover one hiding spot, they find another...

[@katherineruppelius2580]

My cat hides when he is in the presence of strangers that he doesn’t know. He loves the crap out of me!! ❤️

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Although most cats are social, many tend to gravitate to one hooman.

[@katherineruppelius2580]

@@mark_beastpriest5539 well my cat definitely is attached to me 😂😂 he always meows when he can’t find where I’m at, meows at me when he wants something from me and sleeps in bed with me every single night. 😂😂

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

@@katherineruppelius2580 That's because he's a mama's boy. 😻

[@katherineruppelius2580]

@@mark_beastpriest5539 he really is he’s a blessing from God and I love him 😍

[@shikamaru012]

I have three cats in three categories when there are guests. One gray cat who doesn't care who comes in and doesn't socialize, just calm like a queen. One black cat who meows and nudges everyone's feet specially kids. And a fluffy cat who absolutely hate kids. He just runs to the room and goes to the top bunk of the bed. And he's the type if you're new, he wants you to not go or look at him. And after a while if he deems you "safe", he just goes out and he'll be the one who come to you.

[@racheldennison8839]

I thought my cat was a mojitto cat. She’s the boss when it is just the household. Her tail is up. She prances around. She tells us what she wants. The moment we open the door she disappears and hides until well after the guests are gone. On the other hand what we thought was the nondominant cat stays and hams it up, taking all the attention she can get.

[@jeannetteparry5587]

Cats are such individuals! I don't remember having a really nervous cat, but one we had was so much the opposite it was ridiculous. One time we had a workman come to do a job. He popped his work bag on the floor and the cat immediately went and sat in it! Another time we had some plastering done. As I was working nights they were given a key to start work. When I got home, one of the plasterers said "I fed the cat". The next morning they said that the cat rushed at them and grabbed one's leg as he used to do to me as well. It simply meant "There you are at last! Where's the food?"

[@BrookePotterxva]

I have a cat named Luna who I call “Mimi” as a nickname, because she is so “hey, what about me?” But, she’s also a wallflower cat and doesn’t care about anything but getting as far away as possible from people she doesn’t know. She eventually warms up, but it takes at least a week of positive interactions.

[@AmaraJordanMusic]

That’s an adorable nickname. 😂 And my cat is similar. My brother came over for a second the other day, just stayed in the doorway to give me a hug, but she saw his DOG, which he was holding. She’s not seen one... ever maybe. He wasn’t even looking at her, over my brother’s shoulder, but she craned her neck like a snake and just got a good look, and then, ZOOM. I didn’t know he’d have the dog, and as soon as I registered it, I looked at her, and she was already mostly out of the room, just her tail in sight. 😅 I almost called her Smudge because in photos that’s all you’d see, she’s so so fast.

[@quinnmorgendorffer8435]

My cat loves me and my husband. She never hisses at anyone. She has cat towers and perches. She still hides behind the tv and then comes out when they leave. She loves to cuddles us and runs the house so she doesn't want anyone taking her. Lol in her defense she has seen her reflection and knows how cute she is.

[@kenziemalling9697]

Jackson, I couldnt have used this video more. My dad has had a lot of home visits from nurses recently and my cats have had trouble adjusting

[@christinechapman9764]

This is a good idea, my young cat Quinn, was a street cat until 5 months of age. She is now very happy and well adjusted to her domestic life, apart from greeting visitors. She has finally become accustomed to my partner visiting, but others are not welcome. She is a smart, confident, dominant cat, I just want her to not be scared and feel okay that others are there.

[@TanyaST7]

OMG, what a pleasant person, handsome and kind

[@monikasturm2575]

Just watched the lost cats of Philadelphia episode and finally decided to become a foster and TNR volunteer. Also excited to have an abandoned little boy cat added to our family through my son and daughter-in-law adopting him. Can't wait to help them catify their apartment and give him is best life.

[@stephiejane]

We have 3 cats who are all different with strangers. Our little one who came to us feral hides, but does peek out. Our middle one, gets into her cat tree and observes. She does not mind being pet by these people and will play if invited. Then there is our Social Butterfly who will come to any stranger for attention. She rubs them and rolls around for attention.

[@ScottRedstone]

We have a cat that seems to like everyone. Even the neighbors 8 yr old son. They chase each other.

[@planetsinderrr2589]

I never write comments, but I just came across your channel as I am adopting a kitten ! Just wanted to say that your videos are very helpful and clear, and always informative without being boring. Thanks for making such high quality videos , keep it up !

[@bp4437]

I have two cats, Max and Chloe. Max is usually the more vocal and adventurous of the two. He's also more easily thrown by odors and still spooked sometimes by the coffee grinder. Chloe was more timid when I adopted them but a love a bug and more comfortable around strangers. Max will vanish and check out their odors after they leave. And it's hard to desensitize him during the pandemic.

[@lindaandrews8039]

My Gracie loves the cable guys. I'd say she's very much a mojito cat.😸

[@agolorts]

So good to see another Brazilian in here! And loved the Kramer reference. Thanks Jackson for the wonderful information you provide to us (and to our cats)

[@arianedorneles8832]

Nice one, Jackson! I got happilly surprised to watch a fellow brazilian asking for your wisdom/advice! And to hear that song in the end! Thanks a lot! My cat Amora is also very afraid of strangers. Will remeber those tips next time we are able to receive visitors. Stay well! We love you

[@alexroxy8406]

One of my cats is staring directly into my eyes whole the time. I love it. Not only mine but most of the people - they are go crazy about staring into cats eyes.

[@needlenude]

My Bella is a wall flower and I follow all these pointers. She's still very careful but if you see her enough times, don't approach her and give her some treats she will eventuuuualllly come say hi. Til then, she keeps under the bed or up on top of the book case. Also, feliway helps! Synthetic cat pheromones that you put in the wall socket. Helps calm her.

[@meaganpucksuzy]

Such a timely video, a plumber came by to fix the sink yesterday and my sweet 9 month old kitten, Bunny has been extra needy ever since.

[@AtSeaStill]

Great! Thanks Cat Daddy!!

[@allymonden9708]

Literally no one in my family has ever seen my cat. No matter how much we accomodate he. If she sees and or hears any human other than my fiance and I she runs and hides in the bed until they leave.

[@cool_sword]

English: fixed, spayed, neuteted Romance languages: *S T E R I L I Z E D, C AS T R A T E D*

[@chaos9494]

I've noticed that my cats have been much less afraid of the women who have come to our house than the men. I'm guessing the reason is actually that the guys were bigger and therefore more intimidating, and also that since a couple of the women were family they smelled more familiar, BUT I still like to joke that my cats are just sexist, lol

[@bookmouse2719]

My female cat likes it when repairmen come with their interesting smelling tools and tool boxes.

[@erikaisabella2651]

Same thing with my boy! His sister is perfectly fine with any person who comes by the house unless they try to pet her without any scent introduction. But my boy Magnus hides behind something the moment he sees a man coming through the door. He keeps a clear distance unless he realizes it's safe to approach after some time. Meanwhile, my girlfriend will come over & immediately scoop him up for cuddles with no problem lol we say he's a ladies man but he's fine with my boyfriend!

[@carolinacoreas7716]

My dog is scared of black people, especially a black mailman. The mailman could be the friendliest person around (he does greet my dad everyday when he delivers our mail), my dog isn't having it and looks like he's between a wall and a sword. My family likes to joke that it's because he's racist, but it's probably just a bad past experience with someone who was black.

[@caerathornton]

That’s my kitty too. She is terrified of everyone when they first walk in and goes and hides either in the window curtains or under a corner table. She eventually comes out to inspect ladies but if there’s a guy she takes three times as long. My other cat cautiously investigates everyone indiscriminately and then once he realizes you’ll play with him he’s all over you.

[@xennori1409]

My cat is hidden for hours under the bed or on the Windows whenwa new person arives. She only ever came out to guys for some reason and if girls gets close she starts growling and hissing. My brother brought home his gf and when he did it the second time she started hissing at him as well

[@jol4342]

My cat (also called Mimi) is terrified of strangers, and particularly if they come in trucks or cars. Her mother was feral stray, and although we had two other cats at the time, I took her in as she was pregnant. Initially, she would bite me and scratch me, but gradually came to trust me. I made her a place in the attic where she could give birth, and showed it to her, but she stayed outside except coming in for food. My two cats were scared of her, as she was quite wild. She showed up at my door one night, ran upstairs to the birthing place and promptly had two kittens. I watched them being born. It was a hectic time with the two kittens, wild mama and our own two cats. Trying to keep all of them safe, fed and happy. For the sake of Sara and Matty (our two cats) after having the feral mama and boy kitten neutered and vaccinated, we had them adopted. I kept Mimi. I sometimes wonder if she hates strangers and cars because they took away her mama and brother (which broke my heart, but was necessary for Sara's sake - she was very unhappy). Sadly Matty died, so now it's just Sara and Mimi who will be 3 in May. Sara and Mimi aren't the best of friends, but they rub along okay. Sara is very friendly with people who visit, whereas Mimi hides upstairs in the attic where she was born, or in the bushes outside.

[@Dee8Bee]

I wouldn’t like it either if strangers came to my house and start touching, petting, picking me up, kissing or hugging me.

[@dooglebee]

Sound advice. That food bribery thing would probably work on me too. Some stranger comes over to visit and sets a lasagna on the table, I'mma be like "Hello, new friend!" 😄

[@dominicadematteo9097]

I have 3 Mojito cats and 3 Wallflowers. The Wallflowers are siblings we got from a bad situation, we got them at 4-5 months old but it was already too late for socialization. Been trying to get more people to come to the house to see them to show them strangers are okay and won't hurt them but we can never have enough people over. One of them, Lunala, stays on her tower and bolts up there if anything changes. Another one, Sugar, will bolt behind the cat tower. The last, Solgaleo, goes and hides either upstairs or in my room.

[@thepunisher9698]

I definitely need a more in depth version of this vid for my little man lol

[@itzelg.7848]

I have two cats and they’re complete opposites. One loves meeting new people and one is more anxious around new people

[@ldayco26]

I swear your videos are psychic and come at the right time!!

[@aemidaniels]

Both of our cats are mojito cats, but with VASTLY different energy levels. The younger girl will rush the door to greet literally anyone and immediately wants all the pets. The older one waits in the living room for you to come to her before she greets you. neither are even remotely afraid of strangers.

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

My cats are all up in my face whenever I am in the kitchen. I often have thoughts of how I will be able to manage with them all over the counters and the table when we have company coming for dinner ... but then I remember that when we have company, they will be under the bed ... and all my concerns float away!

[@nikata1981]

My cat is almost 12 months. He is a perfect people judge. Some people he will love from the first sight and he will want to play and cuddle with them, on the others he will be hissing and run away from.

[@silverbracelet6]

My cat comes up to THEM and attacks them. He hates most people.

[@buddharuci2701]

That’s what I do. My cat likes people.

[@kevonaconnor9597]

@@buddharuci2701 lol

[@silverbracelet6]

@@buddharuci2701 spirit animal

[@Zbxwzz]

I have one of each. My male cat won’t leave strangers alone and my female bby is fickle as ever. I love them both so much 💖

[@somarriba333]

That last bit its true. I have a scaredy wall flower cat and noticed that if I walk past her with out eye contact or even face the other way, she's fine.

[@Fairygoblet]

I'm still working on getting a scratching post for my cat cheese it, so for now his place of retreat is in my closet where I store all of my good/ seasonal clothes. He also sheds a lot. XD Seriously though, he's coming more and more out of his shell every day and I am so proud! Take Jackson's word for it. Food does help. A lot. Sometimes leaving food by a hiding cat is the difference between never seeing them that day and cuddling with them on the couch.

[@magosianogowska5523]

thank you for this video, i’ll try all the tips🙂 my cat used to approach strangers with curiosity ( which was so lovely) but something happened one time and now she became fearful and aggressive towards them. the day that everything changed, my friend was petting her and i put a meal on the table (which was right next to hear) and it scared her as she didn’t expect me, i suppose. she jumped and hissed and ever since.. having visitors is problematic 😔 it makes me very upset because i had to put her in a separate room when my family visited the other day because i was seriously scared she would hurt them ( there was a little child too). i blame myself because it was me who accidentally scared her that day and now i don’t quite know how to make her trust visitors again. the worst thing she does is sitting in between rooms so that we can’t walk freely around the house. she will be angry at me too but less so.. but then not always.and the moment visitors leave, she’s back to her lovely and cuddly self. it’s quite upsetting. i want her to be happy and to feel safe in her own house and to trust visitors again. i want people to be able to visit me.

[@redwillow79schippers94]

Thank you for the Seinfeld clip. Love that! The best show ever

[@TheMikaMonster]

I'd say my Mika is the Mojito type, he runs to the door as soon as the doorbell rings and meows until the visitor comes in, and starts rubbing on their legs 😊

[@monapindkayani]

Thx for the videos they are really helpful

[@marigoldmaidens7262]

I've definitely noticed that my kitten doesn't like it when we have guests. However, my other two are not too bad. My tabby loves everyone, and my older princess loves my mom and guys. My kitten runs for the hills 🙈

[@Gospelmama1940]

Our 10 month boy was adopted mid-2020 at the height of the pandemic. At the shelter he was social and didn't show signs of fear of strangers. However about 3 months after we brought him home, a friend dropped in - and Ham zoomed out if sight. After the gentleman left, it was 2 hours before I could entice him to come out again. It has continued to the point that I fear using a sitter to come in and check on him if we need to be away a few days.

[@nolongersociable]

I find meditation around cats can help you calm down faster and make good bonding sessions with them.

[@MotionInTheIronSea]

Me and my very antisocial boy Truman watched this together, thank you Jackson!

[@anElizAgonzales]

“Weirdo” 🤣🤣 video maravilhoso!!! Thanks Jackson

[@claudiadorney1118]

I love how you always have questions from people all over the world, in all different languages as well 💖 The whole Planet is blessed by Cat Daddy... maybe even the whole universe when the kitty loving aliens catch wind 👽🐱🚀 love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DragonsFiletCrochet]

My 2 kittens are very social with everyone. Might be due to having cat people over, and they respect my boys. But they know humans are no threat, rather these annoying "Not on the counter/table" homans. But, they're the love of my life, alongside my wife! Cats 4ever!

[@JeanneMurray58]

One of my cats is a special kind of cat. She has never met a "stranger". The other 2 retreat until they scope you out

[@bernadettedonnelly4806]

One of my cats is a nightmare for this. She hates guests but doesn't hide from them though, instead she stalks them around the house or sits in the busiest place in the house trying to slap and hiss at people as they walk past. I've tried treats but she isn't food motivated at all. She also has plenty of vantage points but wont use them when guests are over. All of her energy is focused on hating guests and guarding the house. Oh and the same goes for the postman. She tries to chase him....

[@tundrawomansays5067]

“How dare you enter my domaine! Hey, I run this joint, ‘K? PAY ATTENTION TO ME! LEAVE NOW, PEASANTS!” Apparently she wants to let your guests know like an open can of tuna fish on a hot day, they stink as soon as the door has been “opened in her territory” ;-)

[@katsuai]

My first cat, Boba, was a mojito cat. Miss him so much. Not sure how our new cat, Bronson, is going to do with new people. I guess we'll find out soon as Thanksgiving is almost here.

[@Beth9228]

One of my cats used to hide underneath my parents bed when he saw a stranger coming the driveway. I had to get him out underneath the bed. This cat was very sweet and friendly. If he didn’t see the stranger he will cuddled with the stranger.

[@LTilli313]

Omg needed this bc anytime my fam comes over, my 2 cats retreat. The girl will eventually come out after awhile of them being over ... i have their cat tree in my office so that i can get work done during the week, but I'm def gonna invest in another cat tree ( i should've had a 2nd one already but u know 😊 )

[@charleslaine]

Matt cat makes a deep growl sound at even the approach of someone down my sidewalk. If the door actually opens, he immediately sprints up stairs to the farthest back bedroom, hidden and completely out of sight. When the visitor leaves, it may be 15 to 20 minutes before he ventures out again. I have no idea how to treat this, since it isn't even in the same ballpark as what is being described in this video. My cat already has the entire upstairs of my house, with plenty of ledges and shelves to get up on and look down into the downstairs. But he darts right past all this stuff to his little cave hidey hole in the back bedroom.

[@aeldrasolar4057]

Thank you for this video. I have a big kitty who runs and hides as soon as he hears someone who isn't us walk through the door. I'm working on getting more places for him to perch and I hate seeing him so stressed out. His sister has no issues though.

[@Rash2oush]

I need an advice for blind cats, i usually ask people not to talk at the door and lower their voice just to settle, my cats run fast once they smell and sense new people.. i do have a higher shelf that they sit on but usually under the bed is the place ro run to.

[@amandawray08]

"Don't try and pet the cat!" is far easier said than done for a 4 year old nephew! lol.

[@trishpipkins]

It's far easier said than done for adult me. 😂😂😂 I'll refrain from petting but the inner struggle is brutal.

[@melanopygus]

My cats are unnatural, they instantly come up to the new person to investigate. 😂 Still don't want to be touched without knowing them but they think they're guard dogs.

[@valeriewalker954]

Awesome thanks works with ferals. I sit in chair with plate of food on ground& I ignore them & they come right up to eat.

[@kittykaz7161]

I have one of each, one will come into the room, up for a short sniff, then she’ll just flop on a chair. The other one runs, but I’ll try the up heigh perch with some treats :)

[@karoline-marieinsteb-lie1971]

So true! I constantly have to tell my friends to stop petting my cat when they come over! Cuz he’s not really a fan of all the petting, but he loooves the attention😅 so he’ll just lie there, and take all the petting(because it’s attention) until he bursts! The poor guy just wants to hang around us safe and kind humans, but it’s super annoying when they JUST WONT STOP PETTING… I feel like every visit to my house is a cat-lession, and they’re not really acing it😅

[@jenniferenriquez1656]

I’ve had Wombat since he was 6 months. He’s never gotten over running from dudes. Girls he’s hit or miss. If they’re staying over night he’ll get over it. I let him do him. Everything in his own time. He’s accepted in all his weirdness

[@yullielimasouza]

So good that the video starts with a Brazilian girl and ends with samba playing

[@debbiefalconer-dm2ic]

My Daisy is 3.5 yrs old was adopted from a shelter at 4 months . Daisy’s first few yrs were not very healthy so she had lots an interactions with the veterinarians hospital stays and lots of strangers . She is horribly shy …my daughter visited and without any introduction picked her up and wouldn’t let her down .Daisy got away eventually but since then she now refuses to come out to any company . My heart bleeds thinking this cat has been through hell and back …how can I take her from her hiding place when she is so fearful . . She is a loving sweet girl . I have blocked under my bed but I can’t close the closet door on her . She comes out when company leaves.

[@djlamar2]

What I did was when I got Zelda (My cat) as a kitten I invited people over. And no not all at once. I knew if she smelled people the first day I got her she would be okay around other people that I trusted. In fact she goes up to people to get pets :)

[@RevolutionaryLiger]

My biggest struggle is I have two cats, one that's overly social and ones that's virtually invisible for strangers. My social cat will demand any strangers attention and nuzzle them if they ignore her, so when I try to bribe the shy out we have to hold the social cat so she doesn't devour it first. Then I get complaint noises and cuddles from the shy one the moment people leave.

[@StoryMing]

My cat will retreat initially, lay low for a few minutes; after maybe half an hour she will come out to "investigate"- sniff and say a cautious "hi" to the visitors..

[@yoursbrittany5692]

Thank you for the video! We are just introducing cat sitters for our 10 month old cat!