What should I do if my Ragdoll gets clingy after I return home?

Returning home to a clingy Ragdoll means you’re the center of their universe, for better or worse. Give them a few minutes of focused attention - a chin scratch, a slow blink - then go about your business. They’ll settle once they realize you’re not disappearing again. Ignore the guilt trip; they’re just making sure you remember who owns the couch.

Give them a routine that signals you're not leaving again. I drop my keys in the bowl, sit down for a minute, and let my Ragdoll climb onto my lap for a quick petting session. That five-minute ritual usually settles them down, and they wander off to their cat tree once they realize the homecoming is over. No need to overdo it or feel guilty.

Your Ragdoll’s clinginess is likely a learned response to your arrival, not anxiety. I’d suggest you redirect that energy into a short, predictable play session-toss a toy mouse or dangle a wand for three minutes. It satisfies their hunting drive and establishes you as the provider, not just a warm lap. After that, they’ll usually retreat to a perch and groom themselves, satisfied you’ve fulfilled your end of the bargain.