So you’re new in the house and you need a few pointers. First thing, the woman does the food and the petting. The man does the walking and the playing. Get that straight.
If you want a tummy rub or a neck scratch, first you’ve got to get her attention but you don’t want to do it the wrong way. The best way is to lie in your bed, chin on the fluffy part, then look up… make your eyes real big… and stare at the woman. Stare her right in the face. Don’t stop. Just stare. Pretty soon she’ll look back. If she looks away, give a tiny whimper. She’ll glance over at you. If she looks away again, give another whimper and when she gives in, keep your head down but wag your tail and smile. If she chuckles, you’ve got it made. If she doesn’t chuckle, repeat. Once she laughs, you can pounce on her and she’ll giggle hard and pet you like crazy. Humans like to feel loved. That’s what they pay you for.
via Whisker Therapy