Feline-ality Item 4: Open Hand

The Open Hand item expands on the Call and Approach item and focuses on forced interaction. The item is predictive of the cat's valiance.

Feline-ality in Action

Watch the Open Hand item in action.

Common Errors during Assessment

• Evaluator does not keep her hand below the cat's head.
• Evaluator leans over the cat.
• Shelter environment outside the Novel Room is distracting to the cat.