Cats are much more receptive to rewards and treats then they are to punishment. But you can discourage bad behavior by trying a few tricks:. Whenever possible, give treats , praise, and attention to your cat if it is behaving nicely. If you notice it lying next to something it used to chew, reward it. If you notice it scratching the scratching pole instead of your sofa, reward it.
Your cat will quickly learn the difference between good and bad behavior. It is important that you never physically hurt your cat. This includes spanking, hitting, kicking, or hurting your cat intentionally. Attempting to teach a cat a lesson through physical means does not work and can actually lead to more disruptive, even aggressive, behavior. Do not scruff your cat. This is no longer recommended as a method of restraint or transport for adult cats.
Scruffing is painful and when you cause a misbehaving cat pain, it will only further exacerbate an issue. It is also thought that what appeared to be relaxation for some cats who are scruffed is actually fear paralysis.
An alternative to grabbing a cat by the scruff is putting a blanket over it and scooping the cat up inside it. This will keep you and the cat safe and allow you to transport the cat without stressing it out further. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Reproaching your cat is never easy, however it is necessary to learn how to do it in the most correct way and only when the animal has made a mess or has behaved badly.
We list here the most common mistakes that are made when a cat is scolded, so that you can recognize them and avoid falling into error, risking worsening the relationship with the cat. First of all, we would like to emphasize that it is more important to educate the cat in the beginning, rather than going to the point of scolding him when he makes a mistake. Secondly, it is good to know that, if a cat messes up, he almost always does it to show discomfort, which can be caused by a lack or incorrect behavior of his human parent.
That said, here are the most common mistakes people make when scolding a cat. Cats hate screams and loud noises , so if you yell at him violently, he could get very frightened and could react by attacking you to defend himself, thus starting to associate you with something negative… if not even going to the point of being afraid of you.
With patience and following the proper methods you can teach him what he should and what not to do. Meet the people trying to help. Animals Whales eat three times more than previously thought.
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