Table 2.

Categories and typical responses for Question 3, “What did this pet do when you first met him/her?”

Response category	Actual response examples
Approach/Greet	Came right up to me; came over to investigate
Friendly/Snuggle/Affectionate	Very affectionate; cuddled in my arms
Licked	Licked me; licked my hands; kiss me
Jumped up/Climbed on	Jumped on me; climbed to my chest
Wagged	Wagged her tail
Looked at person	Made eye contact; looked at me
Moved around	Walked around; investigated surroundings
Shy/Avoid/Move away	Ran; shy
Allowed to pet	Let me pet her; responded to stroking; liked petting
Allowed to pick up/hold/sat in lap	Let me hold her; sat on my lap; melted in my arms
Played	Played with toys, played
Reached paw	She gave us her paw; reached her paw out
Rolled over	Rolled on his back
Rubbed on/Lean	Rubbing against my leg; rubbed against us
Sniffed	Smelled my hand, smelled us
Social behavior to animal	Played well with our dog; sniffing our pet
Stayed where he was	Stood up; nothing; sat still
Vocalized	Purred; meowed
Other	Woke up; urinated; did not hiss; swatted my finger