Our cat knocks things over, gets up on tables and bookshelves where he shouldn't go, and spills the water out of his water bowl. We've tried spanking him (and not hard at all more like a little spat since I am by no means an animal abuser) as well as telling him "NO" in a harsh tone, and it works temporarily, but he goes on to get in the same trouble after awhile.
If you can help, just lemme know.
2007-01-07 15:02:08 · 13 answers · asked by Clark Kent 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I know how you feel, sometimes something you love so much can try your patience. I have a male cat that gets into everything, and I had minerals from my rock collection, glass, and figurines broken. While the losses of valuables has upset me, I still love my cat to pieces.
I would never spank an animal. That will only cause the cat to fear and dislike you. When you do disipline the cat, make sure to discipline only while the cat is in the act. That way he will associate the "punishment" with the crime. A loud NO, a good squirt from a water bottle, or a loud clap of the hands will work. If my cat even sees me reach to pretend to reach for the water bottle he will run.
Hopefully he will stop as he matures. One more thing, is he fixed? Having your cat neutured will help as well, and will make him a more pleasant cat.
2007-01-07 17:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Aspasia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot area a cat. They haven't any notion of correct or flawed and do not fully grasp why they're being punished. What you'll be able to do is make the main issue uncomfortable for them and in order to convince them to not do it. There was once a time whilst I could yell at my cats and chase them across the condominium. They hate that. But I have got lazy in my historical age; now I set the puppy at the cats after they misbehave. The cats get a lesson, the puppy thinks it is a tremendous sport and my knees do not harm. Everybody advantages. And sooner or later the 4 people lay at the sofa and feature a sleep. It's a well existence.
2016-09-03 17:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just the nature of a cat. You can discipline with squirt bottles which will work as long as you're watching but they'll do what they want if you're not there. The best thing to do is accept that this is the way cats are, they're curious and want to explore everywhere. That's what I've done and it's a lot more peaceful around here.
2007-01-07 15:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by Give life. Be an organ donor! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try distracting him instead of punishing him. When you see him doing something you don't want him to, throw a cat toy near him or call him over to be petted.
You can also try double sided tape around areas you don't want him on. If he doesn't have one, try getting him a cat tree to climb on instead of the bookshelves. Give him other things to explore like paper bags & cardboard boxes.
Try a water dish with a picture at the bottom. Sometimes cats have a hard time seeing where the water level is in their water dish, so when they seem to be playing in the water they are actually trying to determind were the water level is. If he is playing in the water, try getting him a water fountain to play with instead.
2007-01-07 15:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a clean spray bottle and fill it with water. When he jumps on the bookshelves spray him in the face once. This will take a little time, but it will work.
2007-01-07 15:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy L 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you should go to www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Squirt Bottles, Punishment and Cat Behavior". It should give you a better understanding of cat behavior, what will work and what will not.
Remember: what you put energy into will INCREASE. So if you are letting yourself get upset and feeling the need to correct what is typical cat behavior a little "letting go" of that energy may make everything improve without doing much of anything.
2007-01-07 15:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ha ha. Cats discipline humans, not the other way around.
No, seriously, I would say continue saying NO. Also you may try spraying it with a water bottle.
2007-01-07 22:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by HarmNone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont use a squirt bottle on the cat just grap its front paws squeez them and tell them no they dont like it but it works.
caution if you do spray your cat you could tramatize the cat and get alot more spaztic around water
2007-01-07 17:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try buying a squirt bottle and giving him a squirt when you catch him doing something bad and/or stamping your feet fast to scare him/her. For my cat, that works so well that if they see you reach for the water bottle, they RUN!
Works especially well for Christmas tree climbing!
2007-01-07 15:05:54 · answer #9 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A firm NO and a spray from a bottle with just water in it.
2007-01-07 15:09:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋