When we got Bandit from the shelter last year, he was a nervous nellie and wouldn't sit still for very long. If he was laying on the floor next to the couch and you got up, he would jump up to stay with you. He's mellowed considerably but he would really rather that Zoey not lay on him. She obviously doesn't care since she laid on his tail. He was quite unnerved by this but sat still as long as someone was scratching behind his ears. Zoey doesn't take no for an answer. It makes me chuckle. She's not mean about it, just oblivious. I think it's good for him.