Our girl Vladimir used to tail whip at us but when she associated us with food and love she just head butts us like a cat now when she wants loves.
She used bite my hands and draw blood and whip me with her tail. It just takes time and work! She still has to huff and puff to show how tough she is, but you have to realize they’re training us too. Any signs of weakness and they’ll learn from that too. I’ve really gotten good at not jumping when she tries to intimidate me. Now she’s a lover.