How do I teach my cat not to jump on the table and chairs?

Question

Everytime she jumps in a chair my parents tell me to yell at her no and to get down. And I told them thats not the way youre supposed to tell them and they dont learn like that and they started arguing at me that thats how they have to learn. Theyre kinda like what they say, goes.

Answer 1

Well while with most cats you can use a squirt bottle of water (just be sure not to spray them in the face or around the ears, could cause an ear infection), my one cat is completely oblivious to this. She could SERIOUSLY care less. As for your kitty, yelling at her "no" isn't going to teach her anything. Cats are more independent so they're not going to be phased by you being angry, like a puppy might be.
However, there ARE answers. The reason the spray bottle works is because it's something that scares her/she doesn't like - and eventually, she'll (hopefully) get the message that getting on the table causes her to get wet, which should equal out to her not wanting to get on the table anymore. Other ways to accomplish the same thing are aluminum foil - they love to play with it but they don't like the way it feels under their paws (flat of course) so just spread aluminum foil over where she likes to jump up - she'll associate the bad with the table/counter and not want to get up there anymore. The same thing with double-sided sticky tape. The bad thing about that is it might harm your counters or table - but we tried putting it on a piece of cardboard, and putting THAT on the table (secured with tape that wouldn't harm the table) and it worked fine.
Also, a tin can filled with pennies or something else that would make a loud, shrill, startling sound would be good - but, like the squirt bottle, only works if you're around and see when she does it. Just shake it - again, she'll associate jumping on the table with the noise happening. (Trying to not let her see that it's you doing these things helps as well - then it seems like the table itself makes that noise or squirts water at her!) Your voice (i.e. yelling "no") isn't usually going to be loud or sharp enough to cause as intense of a reaction.
Your parents aren't really "wrong" - it *might* work eventually. However, these other methods are *probably* going to be more effective, and it will be able to work without you around in the case of the aluminum foil/tape.
Good luck!

Answer 2

I used mainly a spray bottle and shot water at them. As cats they hate water and will jump down and run off to like the water off. If there was no water bottle around. I would clap my hands and firmly say no. I haven't really had much problem with my cats getting on tables and surfaces I don't want them on. We do allow them on Chairs, just not the table.

Answer 3

Actually that is one of the best way to teach cats. You can't pull them aside and nicely explain to them why you don't want them on your furniture, but they do understand tone, which is why you should fermly say to "get down!" They won't become hostile cats or become violent; they'll just know that no means no. If it doesn't work (unlikely) you might even keep a spray bottle with water and set it on stream. This won't hurt them but they still hate it and will listen to you, but first try telling them no in a ferm voice.

*But I know that parents can be anal!
Good luck.

Answer 4

Cats don't only live at floor level, they like climbing and sitting up high. It makes them feel safe from surprise attack and gives them a good view of everything going on around them. I don't know whether she's getting on armchairs or dining chairs, but there are several reasons she is doing this. It will elevate her a little closer to your level (remember from their perspective humans look like giants), being off the floor keeps them away from draughts, and they like to sit or sleep somewhere comfortable.

If the table is the tallest item of furniture in the room, offer her an alternative that she is allowed to sit on like cat tree, bookcase or even a shelf. Everytime she gets on to the table or chairs, tell her "no", pick her up and take her to the item that she is allowed to sit on. If you are consistent, she will soon get the message. Remember it's equally important to let her know when she is doing something right. When she voluntarily begins using her own item, reward her with a food treat or lots of praise. Cats are clever and are inclined to adopt behaviour that benefits them in some way.

To help break the habit, anything that is uncomfortable underfoot, will put her off sitting or jumping on the furniture. Things like double sided tape, a tray of pine cones or even one of those bath mats with rubber bristles. I know they might sound unsightly, but you only need put them there to deter her until she begins using her own item on a regular basis.

Answer 5

my cats continuously used to leap on the counter so listed lower than are some tactics that i had prevented them : one way is to apply orange peels, all you should do is spread all of it over the counter( i dont truly like this way notwithstanding it also works for cats who scratch settee's) or you may get any citris flavored spray and spray it contained in the air. yet in a special way is to push aside your cat at the same time as it is going up on the counter it may imagine that it leaping on the counter and also you scolding it its a recreation so it is going to proceed to finish that... this may take a lengthy time period notwithstanding it quite is powerful... it concerns what form of cat you've wheither it truly is obdurate or not...my cats are preety stuborn and it took me a pair of weeks because i cant ignore about their amazing little faces :D nicely i am hoping this helps if not experience free to digital mail me for another assistance Ruby

Answer 6

Get a little spray bottle. Like those windex bottles. Fill it with water. Everytime your cat jumps up, give her a little spritz, and she'll jump down.

And it's not inhumane; it's water. We use this on our cats, and they've learned to stay off the tables, and they know the spray bottle means trouble.

Again, it doesn't hurt them. =)

Answer 7

Get one of those chair mats with the little spike things on the bottom and put it upside down on the table. She'll figure it out.

Answer 8

Double-sided tape works. It won't hurt your cat. They just don't like the feeling of the tape on their feet. Put the tape on the table and chair not the cat.

Answer 9

tell them to get down
and say no to them
every time they try
use a different voice and be firm
maybe a little tap on the bum
not hard just a scare
or a squirt with spry bottle of water
works good
spray and say no get down

Answer 10

here is something you need to teach ur cat. the word "NO"

whenever shes on it, yell "NO" to her and tap her on the nose. and then carry her on the ground. everytime she goes on there do the same thing. it does take some time but it works.