Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Toy Technique

Today I will show you some popular toy techniques. First I will demonstrate the single paw grab. This takes lots of eye-paw coordination and concentration!
Next is the two-pawed grab. The double-paw method is best for ensuring the toy does not slip away.
Finally, here is the Harley Quinn Method: a swing and a miss! But he does have good paw alignment.

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36 Notes for Daisy:

HH and The Boys said...

Daisy, Thanks for the how-to post. I'll teach the boys your techniques today. Hope you have a great day.

pawhugs, Max

Mr Puddy said...

OMC !!!! Harley !!! I never seen any cats can do that !
A kind of cool !!!!

Junk Drawer Kathy said...

Daisy! That's concentration if ever I saw it!

And Harley looks like he's praying. Also, his hind foot looks like a chicken leg. Cluck cluck!

LP said...

Those are good techniques Daisy! Harley you look as though you are praying for better luck next time! Heehee. Poor Harley. We tease you mercilessly....

the critters in The Cottage xo

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Daisy, you are very determined when you play. Poor Harley, he tries hard.
We laughed at Junk Drawer Kathy saying his back foot looked like a chicken leg, so we had another look, and yes, it does resemble a chicken's claw.

Donna said...

Oh, boy. I'll have to try those. :)

TabbyNormal said...

We like your flat-eyed focus especially in the 1st picture. Harley looks like a beggar!

The Island Cats said...

That's pretty impressive, Daisy, 'specially Harley's two handed grab!

We love LUNA said...

wow Daisy, I like your way, your technique is perfect!But I'm impressed by that picture of Harley, he is very smart! How cool!
Love you both
purrs
Luna

Angel Prancer Pie said...

Great tutorial! That last pic looks like Harley is purraying! MOL!

Lin said...

Harley's technique is what we call "The Clapper". While it looks cute, it is not very effective. Good try, Harley!!

Anonymous said...

practice practice practice! Thanks for teaching me these techniques.

Does it work for human toys?

Marg said...

Harley, you kind of look like you are saying your prayers.That really is good paw coordination especially you Daisy. Those were some great moves Daisy.We are practicing right now. All of you have a great day.

Dma said...

you have professional techniques. By necessity, sometimes Thompson resorts to a three paw technique using his back paws as well.

Hannah and Lucy said...

We could see you were both eyeing your toys the utmost concentration.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Anonymous said...

Harley looks like he is saying "Please???"

Shaggy and Scout said...

It's good to have a variety of techniques to call upon in time of toy need.

brokenteepee said...

Excellent technique!

Two French Bulldogs said...

Thank you for those instructions
Benny & Lily

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Not all cats can be as precise as you Daisy. Harley does have good paw alignment though!

catladydiary.tumblr.com said...

hahahahaha..oh Harley!

Sparkle said...

I use the double-paw method mostly. And I always get my toy!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We thought Harley was applauding your methods!

Mickey's Musings said...

Thanks Daisy, for this most informative post!! We will work on our technique :)
Purrs Tillie and Georgia

Unknown said...

Ha ha – I have to say, Harley' s picture looks like he's got his paws clasped and he's praying!! :-)

Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane

Asta said...

Daisy
You and Hawley cewtainly demonstwate some pawsome tech niques fow that toy gwabbing

Thank you fow the lesson
smoochie kisses
ASTA

Rose Clearfield said...

These are all great techniques! You guys are so smart.

Marilia said...

I love to see you and Harley playing! Love you!

Cara n Crew said...

D'oh! The toy that got away! Harley needs to pay attention to you more, Daisy!

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

Athena said...

I really appreciate the demonstration! Hopefully Harley will catch something soon.

Clooney said...

Excellent technique Daisy, you and the Harley Quinn are so cute!

Puffie said...

Harley looks like he's praying!

BumbleVee said...

awww... love the one of Harley..... he really can be quite the cutie...

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Poor Harley ~ but he's still cute!

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Kali and Aswell said...

I is learning to play good but Kali is not so good at we game! She stealed we toys and runned away when He tried to play with we!

Maureen said...

Awwww... great photos! Harley looks adorable! And Daisy; love the first pic; you certainly ARE concentrating!

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