i had thought that after time my cat would get used to being locked out of the bedroom at night but she will scratch untill i let her in
2006-09-07 00:27:06 · 18 answers · asked by gavin 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The fact that you do let her in when she scratches has conditioned her that she'll get her own way if she's persistent. She needs to learn that nothing she does will get her let in so she might as well give up and go to sleep! Make the area that she is left in a really nice cat friendly place to be, so lots of toys, treats, a comfy bed, whatever she's into. You may also find a Feliway diffuser or spray useful. These are available from vets and some shops, they contain a pheromone identical to the one released by nursing mother cats and is meant to calm and reassure!
Hope that helps!
2006-09-07 00:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sam M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with the scratching post may not so much be the texture, though that may be part of it, but the size. If the post isn't tall enough for him to get a good stretch, then he won't use it. My suggestion would be a sisal wrapped post that's at least 24 inches high and maybe even taller if he's a long kitty. I have a door thumper as well and this has helped immensely with her behavior. Good luck.
2016-03-17 09:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont want your cat to do it anymore, you need to discourage it from wanting to do it.
First you must NEVER let it in! you would be rewarding bad behaviour.
Try taping balloons to the door, when the cat scratches it and pops the balloon it will scare the day lights out of it, thus not wanting to scratch the door again.
If it doesnt work the first time, do it again and again, the cat will soon get the message.
You have to make the cat not want to scratch the door ever again.
Or everytime it scratches, spray it with water, and let it in when you want it to come in, then reward it.
2006-09-07 01:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by Krystle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat does the same thing sometimes, if I ignore him and NEVER let him in, he will give up and stop. As soon as you let him in a few times he will know that his scratching at the door will yield the results he wants. If it's too late to teach him that lesson then I would recommend putting him away in another room with litterbox, food and water of course!
2006-09-07 01:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by deepadot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have that same problem with two of my cats. One time it was because they were hungry and their bowl was empty and 99% of the time they want to curl up and sleep on the bed.
-Ive tried putting double-sided tape in the area they scratched but they just pick a new spot on the door to scratch
-and ive sprayed them with the water gun but they just lick themselves and start over again.....
-i hope someone can answer this question!
2006-09-07 00:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by CreoleCee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat does the same thing. They have no concept of night and day or personal space. It's difficult to teach them discipline after they've grown up. my cat used to wake me up to let her outside then appear at my bedroom window five minutes later and scratch relentlessly till i let her in. I eventually started locking her in my conservatory for the night (with food and water and somewhere nice to sleep of course!). Am afraid that's the only advice i can give as i have learnt that they just won't learn!
2006-09-07 00:41:52 · answer #6 · answered by skye 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the same problem make sure they have plenty of food and water before you go to bed then leave your bedroom door open. this is what I had to do because my cat was driving me crazy.That was the best way I have figured out .
2006-09-07 00:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by lisababyg ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get em some new toys and make sure he is not close to your bedroom door(i mean keep em away from your bedroom door) or better still leave door open but make sure his toys are in your bedroom ,u can also fix em a door on your bedroom door they are very cheap check out www.smartpet.com
2006-09-07 00:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by awana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use double sided tape on the door, or loops of single adhesive tape and stick it all over the door in her scratching range. it may take a few days, but that should work. works for teaching them to stay off counter tops, too.
2006-09-07 00:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by BG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave the door open and let her sleep with you. They don't take upmuch room and are normally good about staying out of the way.
2006-09-07 04:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by tractor girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋