When you approach a dog, it’s more than likely you’ll be received with a wagging tongue and easy excitement. Cats, on the other hand, remain largely a mystery. They’re notorious for being picky with their companions, and many have the scratches to prove it. But it’s actually not that hard to get on their good side—if you know what you’re doing.
Click through for some tips, based on information from Mikel Delgado (co-founder of cat behavior consulting company Feline Minds), on how to effectively get a cat to like you.