much simpler:
“Pay attention to me!”
Cats quickly learn which behaviors get a response from their humans.
If rubbing against your legs results in food, petting, playtime, or a door being opened, your cat may learn to repeat the behavior whenever it wants that particular thing.
Your cat might be asking for:
- Food
- Treats
- Petting
- Playtime
- Attention
- Access to another room or the outdoors
The surrounding behavior can give you clues.
For example, a cat rubbing against your legs near its food bowl may have a very different request from
