*Psssst* Hey Eddie,

I got one on ya. When my hooman walks down the steep loft stairs, I'm always in front of her. Juuust before we reach the bottom, I slowly stretch my back legs, stopping her dead in her tracks. Then as I get to the landing, I flip myself over on my back, belly exposed looking OH so innocent. Unfortunately, she has yet to fall for it. (no pun intended)

Another thing to try is, as she's walking out the door, I climb her leg, sit up on her shoulder and mumble, "Okay, I'm ready to go now!!!" Works everytime!

Your pal,

The Shooman