What are some common mistakes cat owners make while training their cat?
- Attempting to eliminate instinctive behaviors:
Clawing, jumping, pouncing, and climbing is some things
animals are born to do. Even if we domesticate them, it is impossible to make
them stop their instinct. Refraining your cats to behave in their natural way
can actually stress them out. This approach of training will only result in
failure and an unhealthy cat. Instead of eliminating their behaviors
altogether, redirect them to spaces or areas where they can. For cats, you can
buy boxes, shelves, or perches to climb on and explore the height without
wreaking havoc at rest of the house.
2. Expecting your cat listen without training:
Assuming your cat will respond a certain way just because
you ask him to will only leave you annoyed and your cat confused. To have your
cat listen to your command, you need to teach him by using positive reinforcement
first. But going down that road is not an easy task. So, whatever you do, don’t
lose your patients.
