My temper can flare quite quickly but I can also be broody and resentful. (What a charming picture I am painting!)

With the latter, my Master is patience personified while I hum and haw and finally get off my chest what's bothering me. I love the way he never gets drawn in to my emotional pitch but really listens. It's perfect for me.

As far as my temper flares are concerned, I have been know to swear at my Master and my sense of outrage at the time makes me think that if I feel that way, I must be allowed to express it. But the rules are, respectful address always. So I'll get punished for the expression, but never for telling him what's wrong.

And yes, he does apologise if he gets something wrong which makes me feel very secure and warm towards him.