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[ The feed opens up, and all anyone can see is a Stufful playing clumsily with a plastic ball inside what appears to be a small room. It's cute, like one of those videos of cats or dogs playing with their toys while their adoring owners record it. A female Meowstic appears from the right, curiously looking on as if wanting to play with the other pokemon.

That's when things got messy.

At seeing a potential playmate, the Stufful took that as a sign to tackle the other pokemon playfully. The Meowstic doesn't really like that and struggles beneath the cuteness, almost opening its ears. Uh oh.

The device gets dropped and anyone can see Neo pulling the Stufful off the Meowstic before it could open its ears in defense. ]

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Any tips on training a pokemon to respect personal space?

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[....Yeah, he can imagine why that question is getting asked.]

treat them like little kids. explain clearly what they need to do and discipline them if they dont listen

What sort of discipline? Time outs?

[ She doesn't think this Stufful would take lightly to spankings. Or even feel one. ]

depends on the pokemon. Like my angel wouldnt be allowed to watch this show she really likes.

[ That's kinda cute. Doesn't help that Neo isn't around TV at the moment. ]

Then I guess I'll have to spend more time with it.

like being a parent

[Seriously, that’s basically what this is by Joker’s standards. Parent or big sibling. Animal trainer? Ah ha ha ha no.]

So we're all just training child soldiers now?

[ Not sure if amused or weirded out by that. ]

does it count if they get into spats on their own??

[Because Joker isn’t sure if it does. Fighty little things.]

Not really.

then that answers that

[ Neato. Seems she's stuck with a Stufful, too. ]

With Stufful you've just gotta be firm. And if it's already used to you, or being around others, then I suppose teaching it to not play rough oughta be the next step.

[ It was deceivingly cute. She couldn't help but wanna catch it. ]

Being firm is easy, but we're pretty much loners out here.

Guess letting my Meowstic teach it a lesson in personal space may actually be better.

[ She'd just make sure to be far away when it opens its ears... ]

[ It complements her look and weave well enough, too. Meanwhile he's just a brick shithouse with a stuffed bear.. ]

Any reason why you couldn't teach it yourself? You are its trainer, after all. Anyway I've got a Stufful for my starter, too, so I can understand if handling it is difficult at first. But if you need advice then feel free to ask.

I never said I couldn't.

Isn't that what I'm doing now?

[ Chris glosses over calling her out any further, given how she's being short and deflecting from the point all of a sudden. Considering he's only offering advice because he's partnered with one and pointing out a fault in her reasoning, but her reaction is almost expected. Considering most kids he's seen on the network enjoy showing off their companions in all sorts of ways, but avoid conflict altogether when it springs up. ]

You're right. Anyway, if being firm isn't cutting it then why not try teaching Stufful to read your gestures? That might be easy enough for you two to manage and work with. Let 'em know when you give it a tap on the head or nose that's a sign to settle down.

 Pokemon are a lot like dogs.

Which means they can't be trained and piss on whatever carpets they want. 

Or boots. Mine pissed on my husband's boot.

Your pokemon might just be broken.

[ Her Houndoom hasn't done anything gross like that... ]

How dare you. 

Dog is a good boy. The best boy!

Then maybe you're the one that's broken.

What is it with all these children being rude here! I thought this was supposed to be happy magic land.

You must be super old if you think I'm a child.

[!!!! Offend!]

No wonder your Pokemon don't listen to you. You're nothing more than a petulant wretch!

No you!

[ Looks like she found someone worthy to troll later on! ]

[Hawke let out a frustrated growl, and clutched her device tight enough that her knuckles were white against the skin.]

You blighted little 

UGH.

[New friend get?]

If you find out, let me know. My Haunter could use the lesson.

You probably just need an exorcist.

I couldn't do that. He's too useful in battle.

What's wrong with yours?

I dunno how you"re gonna train a Haunter, then.

What part about "teaching it personal space" didn't you understand?

We'll manage. [ Mostly by...not really battling at all. ] I meant if there was something other than it not understanding personal space. Is it scared, or being affectionate?

Affectionate, but it doesn't know how to not play so rough.

Is it very strong? Maybe you can hold it back until it learns.

It's stronger than my Meowstic, that's for sure.

A squirt bottle?

For what?

spray the misbehaving Pokemon?

worked for my mom's cats when they wouldn't leave her plants alone

I might need a hose, then.

is it really that bad?

The stronger the lesson, the longer lasting it'll be.

[ What would she know about raising unruly pets? At least she knows not to kill it. ]

Give them some candy! I'm sure they'll listen when sweets are involved!

[Just saying]

Bribe them for good behavior?

I like the sound of that.

[ Way more effective than punishing them. ]

Of course! And besides, there's nothing wrong with spoiling them anyway! I think it might even be a good thing if you ask me!

[Mabel...!]

Spoil them too much and then they'll start to hold you on a leash.

Not a bad thing unless they decide to go too far! And besides, if they do, it just means no more sweets!

If it can work on Dipper, it can work for Pokemon too!

You could try praising them when you see them behaving on their own... if that ever happens.

I'm a trainer, not their mom.

I wasn't talking about pampering them, just some positive reinforcement.

...Or you can just reward the ones that are already behaving themselves. Maybe your Stufful will learn from them.

The second idea is better. Meowstic always sets a standard for the rest, anyway.

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