Kitten Care, Not Punishment. It is very tempting for kitten and cat owners to punish their pets when they do something wrong, just like we might with our own children. However cats do not have the same understanding of punishment. They do not automatically associate a punishment with a certain misdemeanor; instead they will associate it with the person. So instead of providing a positive outcome i.e. stop chewing the chair for example, you are creating a negative one between your cat and yourself. This can lead to aggression towards you and even avoidance, which in some extreme cases could result in the cat going off to find new owners. So from an early age it is important to practice these rules and teach your furry youngster the right and wrong way to behave. Reward good behaviour always with a positive experience, something that your particular cat really enjoys. It could be: A treat A game A cuddle Reward bad behaviour with a negative experience by taking something away that your cat enjoys. The most powerful of which is the removal of attention. So: Stop playing the game immediately Walk away from the kitten, preferably out of the room. Remain silent Have no eye contact with the kitten The cat will perceive this as a bad experience and will not want to repeat it.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:58:03 +0000
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