7 common mistakes in cat training (and how to avoid them) 🏡💡
Training a cat is not like training a dog, and certain clumsiness can complicate cohabitation.
Overview of the most common mistakes…
1️⃣ Punish or yell: Cats poorly understand punishment and become anxious. It's better to redirect, then praise the good behaviors.
2️⃣ Neglecting the litter box: A dirty or poorly placed box guarantees accidents outside the box! Clean it, place it in a quiet spot, and away from the food bowls.
3️⃣ Ignoring their natural needs: Scratching, jumping, or climbing are essential. Provide them with cat trees, scratching posts, and high spaces.
4️⃣ Lack of stimulation: A bored cat destroys or annoys! Multiply the games, hide treats, change its toys.
5️⃣ Forcing contact: Do not wake up or force a cat against its will. Let it come to you, respect its signals.
6️⃣ Forget consistency: Always change the rules... and your cat will be lost. Stay consistent, especially regarding forbidden places or not.
7️⃣ Ignoring stress signals: Ears back, tail whipping? It's better to stop and leave them alone.
To remember: gentleness, patience, observation, and positive reinforcement! A thriving cat is first and foremost a human who listens. 😻✨
