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The 'One Eyed Squint'

Posted by Michele (MicheleZ) in Behavior & Training

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Nov '09

7:31pm

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The One-Eyed Squint ("Go ahead, flash it NOW!")

Zac definitely has become "camera smart" and knows when to turn away to avoid the flash. A few times, I have managed to fool him, but he mostly fools me by pretending to not notice the camera then suddenly turning away at the precise moment to avoid a good photograph.

Sometimes he squints or closes both eyes and then takes a quick peek to see if I'm done yet or about to take more photos. My camera has a "smart card", but I need a camera that has a "pet card"--something that will trick the pet into not closing his/her eyes.

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Posted by Debra B. (DebraMeow)
1 week ago

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Zac is a handsome dude. No kidding, Michele. He's the cat's meow.

Posted by Michele (MicheleZ)
1 week ago

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!

:)

Posted by Mitzi L. (Mitzimuffin)
1 week ago

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I know what your're talking about. My cats have become wise to the flash also.
Your kitty is cute!

Posted by Michele (MicheleZ)
1 week ago

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Posted by Debra B. (DebraMeow)
2 weeks ago

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You need to try OldWetHen's suggestion of wearing a cat toy on your head. The cat will look up at you and keep its eyes open--until the cat pounces your head. A toy that has a moving part is the best. I use the cat bongo toy--a puffy ball on a coiled spring attached to a carpeted piece of wood.
Or get someone else to take photos--someone Zac won't expect to get blinded by the flash. I can work on consignment for you. Your British lottery winnings should suffice as payment.

Posted by daryl b. (darylob)
1 week ago

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now that is a good idea. this is a realpretty pic. and zac is a smart boy

Posted by Alice M. (mcwhorad)
1 week ago

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It would make a better picture to show michele with the cat toy on her head LOL!

Posted by Debra B. (DebraMeow)
1 week ago

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Yes, I agree. I've had requests for photos of me with a cat toy on my head.

Posted by Alice M. (mcwhorad)
1 week ago

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did you post one?

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Posted by Michele (MicheleZ)
1 week ago

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I never put cat toys on my head--I only go as far as pet carriers.

Posted by Alice M. (mcwhorad)
1 week ago

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that would also be entertaining to see

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Posted by jessie (bonescollector08)
2 weeks ago

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it's still a good picture, he's a beautiful cat

Posted by Michele (MicheleZ)
2 weeks ago

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:) Thanks--and I think he is beautiful, too--which is why I try to get a lot of photos!

Posted by N. Cathy S. (stevecat511)
2 weeks ago

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Hahaha! A pet card! I love it! I have created a monster when it comes to taking pictures. Every time I pick the camera up, there's Kittles ready to pose! lol

Posted by Heather W. (Panthycrittiggs)
2 weeks ago

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You should talk to Mom as Sadie is VERY good at avoiding the camera all together. Mom can never get her to "hold still" long enough to flash a decent one. Hence, Sadie's Halloween pic with me holding her. You'd think Zac would want to pose since he is such a beautiful cat!!