Mary Allen
There has to be some cat training. But if you do it wrong, you can scare your darling. You should definitely avoid these 7 mistakes!
When the house tiger has finally moved in at home, the new family member naturally also has to learn a few rules of the game. When raising a cat, however, there are some big mistakes that you should definitely avoid if you don’t want to jeopardize the relationship and bond with your little four-legged friend.
No Violence
No matter what your cat may have been up to, hitting or other forms of violence should never (we repeat, NEVER!) be a response.
Aside from the fact that violence towards an animal is cowardly and unfair, you are also betraying the animal’s trust. Your cat would then always associate you with pain and fear, not with love or care as it should be.
This notice is particularly important to us. It is therefore at the very beginning of all tips.
Don’t scream
Cats have a very fine hearing. So, if you yell out of anger or in the name of training, the cat’s ears will hurt and there’s a good chance it will become frightened.
If you want to make it clear to your cat that it has done something wrong, a firm but not loud “No” is recommended.
Always remember. Especially if you are angry or have just been very frightened. This can be the case, for example, if the cat bites your feet. Then try to stay calm.
The neck fur is taboo
Many people pick up their cats by the scruff of their neck to train them. This is justified by the fact that cat parents also transport their young in this way.
However, cats do not grab their offspring by the neck to raise the kittens. That’s why it doesn’t make any sense for a person to grab it tightly there.
If you grab it incorrectly or if adult animals are lifted up in this way, there is a serious risk of injury to your four-legged friend, which is why you should avoid this at all costs.
Forced only in absolute (!) emergencies
Unless your cat is in mortal danger, like going to the vet or needing essential medication, there’s never any reason to force her to do anything.
With a bit of brain and the right tips, you can easily convince your cat to do what you want without being forced. And if it’s nothing important, you should definitely just let the cat be a cat.
As they say? “Cat training is very simple: after a few days, the cat will teach you everything you need to know!”
No belated ranting
This is a mistake many pet owners make: after being away from home for a while, they come home and discover that the cat broke something. (Here we tell you how to show your cat that the sofa is taboo.)
Scolding now wouldn’t help a bit when educating the cat. Your house cat does not speak your language and therefore has no chance of understanding what exactly has upset you. Your cat has no idea what you mean and what makes you so angry. Most cats react to this with uncertainty or even fear. So please don’t gamble away the trust of your little fur ball.
Don’t dip the cat in its droppings
The rumor still lingers among new dog and cat owners that housebreaking is achieved by poking the animal in your own urine or even feces. Aside from being totally disrespectful to the animal, this method has no effect at all. Except that the cat becomes unsettled and may react with fear.
Instead, clean up, remove the mess (tips are here: Removing cat urine), and keep an eye on your four-legged friend so that you can put him in the litter box on time next time.
When educating, never forget patience
Cats are clever animals and they usually understand very quickly what we humans want from them. But don’t throw in the towel right away if something doesn’t work out in cat training or your house cat needs longer for one or the other. Breathing deeply and staying calm are especially important. At some point, the upbringing will work out.
Use our tips and take good care of your darling!