I've had misunderstandings w/my BP, & he seems to forgive (more likely that he forgets completely but who knows?) One thing I'm trying (& I'm a new owner, so take that into consideration) is that before I go to handle him, I wash my hands & arms up to my elbows with th same soap, every time. I'm thinking eventually he will be conditioned to realize that this smell isn't a threat, just th moving scenery w/a heat signature that's coming to pick him up & hold him for a little bit.