I'm not sure what it would signify, but you can try putting bitter apple on
your feet and ankles before it's time for the "ritual".  I'll bet that after
one or two bites he'll stop.  It's always worked for my biters/couch
gnawers.
 
 
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[Posted in FML issue 2157]