Mia panicks when held more that 15 seconds. Shes a snuggler but not a cuddler. I would not force it on her. Personally I think its cruel.
^^^^^This. Usually its not the waking up but right before bed when they all come and paw/claw at the blankets wanting under it.Corporal cuddling is my preferred punishment for waking me up. The offender is pulled under the covers and cuddle close and kissed a LOT.
Pepper and Jack will be 17 next month.. hasn't stopped them yet and I have had them since birth.. and they are half Siamese. you just have to really know your cats. Now Archie I would never do it too because I know he would not take it well.Couldn't that cause them to associate cuddling as a negative? And to avoid you and cuddling.
Agreed. If either of my guys ran and went into hiding after I wouldn't repeat it with them. The first time I did that to Shepherd Book I didn't just turn him loose. I let him up slowly, petting him the whole time so he knew I wasn't going to attack him again. Then stroked him for a bit and let him go. He would run a few steps and then come back. Soon he didn't run at all, just stands there and purrs (acting like he he didn't think he was being killed 10 seconds before).you just have to really know your cats. Now Archie I would never do it too because I know he would not take it well.