Communication is required before training and conditioning cats

Training and conditioning are essential for cats, but sometimes the results are not satisfactory. This may be due to a communication problem with the cat. To think To train a cat, you must first understand the cat and know what it is thinking. Only then can the training be successful. However, because cats are not as outgoing as dogs and rarely take the initiative to please or express enthusiasm, cat owners often encounter obstacles when communicating with them. , I don’t know if I am doing the right thing, I don’t know if they understand what I mean, and I don’t know if they really care about me, so it is not easy to communicate with cats. We need to be patient, persuasive, and of course Pay attention to methods.

1. Build trust and eliminate domestic violence

As an owner, what you need to master and be proficient in is to maintain effective communication with your cat and provide it with all the necessary information. Make it feel your love when it needs the help it needs, and be able to give it kind reminders and corrections when it does something wrong. All communication must be friendly, including reprimands, and keeping the right tone is key. For example, you just need to let it know that you don't like something it does, and you should stop and reprimand it in time when the thing is going on. Stop it as soon as you point it out, and never resort to violence. One of the differences between cats and dogs is that the saying "filial sons come out of the stick" may apply to some dogs, but for cats, once they are punished corporally, they will lose trust in humans out of fear. And lead to personality changes, and it may also engage in more drastic behavior out of self-protection.

When we do something wrong without knowing it, we always hope to be understood and treated kindly, let alone a sensitive cat? Becoming someone they can trust and trust is the first step we need to take. Only by establishing trust can communication and training be possible.

Cat’s body language is also an aspect that we need to understand. A cat’s body language is shown through its posture. Often you can use your intuition to determine what your cat is feeling and needs. A contented cat is most easily recognized because it relaxes itself completely and closes its eyes. When a cat is relaxed, it stretches its limbs and waves its paws. At this time, you can go up and scratch it gently, and it will lie on its back on the ground and let you continue to scratch it. Cats will also sometimes stomp and purr when satisfied. This is because he used to have to stamp out the milk when he nursed.

2. Combining rewards and punishments, standardize your language first

So, does the cat have to be friendly or even give snacks to show consideration when it does something wrong? ? Big mistake, friendly treatment includes the elimination of violence, including no corporal punishment, but it does not mean you should be praised or even rewarded for doing wrong things. Don’t overdo it. Pampering is also not good for cats, unless you want your cat to become your big boss. And be able to obey its instructions. Otherwise, when the cat does something wrong, please reprimand andcorrect.

It is best to choose reprimanding words with easy-to-recognize and easy-to-remember pronunciations, such as "No" and "No". It is best for family members to use the same words for reprimanding cats. Don't use "No" as you are accustomed to. , my sister likes to say "no", my mother will say "look what you did!" and my father will say "stop"... This will make the cat very confused, "What is the situation? What does this family want to say?" Select Decide on one or two words and raise the volume appropriately. The cat will soon understand what you mean and stop the wrong behavior.

When a cat makes a mistake, you need to educate it patiently. It does not mean that criticism today will be allowed tomorrow, but criticism should be done patiently with the same attitude at all times. If a person gives up halfway, all the hard work he has done before will be in vain. "You'll forgive me soon anyway." In this way, the cat will get carried away. Then there is absolutely no corporal punishment. If a cat is hit casually, it will have a sense of fear in the owner, which will lead to a character of inferiority. Because the cat's body is much smaller than that of a human, it is likely to be injured if it is hit. Finally, when it performs well, it should be greatly praised on the spot. Although the cat cannot understand the owner's words, it knows very well that the sound of scolding and the sound of praise are different. When a cat is praised, its mood will also improve, so the effect of education will gradually increase.

3. If the cat is emotional, first look for the reason in yourself

It took you a while after you got home to realize that you didn’t see the cat? After searching around, I found that it had hidden in the closet or under the bed, refusing to come out, and even "meowing" in displeasure when it saw you? What was your first reaction at this time? First, do a surprise inspection at home to see if she has done anything wrong? Did you break a vase or scratch the sofa?

If it is a dog that hides and whines with its head down when you come home, you really need to check if it has made a mistake, but this situation may not apply to cats. If your cat hides or expresses dissatisfaction when seeing you, it is likely that the problem lies directly with you. Don't rush to defend yourself. This "problem" may not be worth mentioning in the eyes of humans, but it is quite serious for sensitive cats. For example, if you invite a group of friends to your home, the noise and the smell of strangers may cause discomfort to the cat, causing it to resist and hide itself. Or maybe you just went to get your hair done, and the cat ran away in fear when it saw you. The reason may not be your new hair style, but the smell of the liquid used during the haircut made the cat feel uncomfortable, so Run away to avoid the smell. Although dogs do all the work of anti-drug search and rescue, cats’ noses are no less sensitive. They can quickly identify any unfamiliar, pungent, or unpleasant smells and take timely action: hide or run away. , or even protest.

If you find that the cat behaves abnormally, after ruling out physical factors, you should give it aFind out the cause of any abnormal behavior. Simply reprimanding and correcting it is meaningless, because "the person who untied the bell must also tie the bell."

If it is indeed a disobedient cat, then the owner can no longer pamper it unprincipled, as this will only make the cat more unscrupulous. Owners should train cats from an early age to develop good living habits and attitudes towards people. And guide and train the cat to complete the training content, and give it care and attention. Let the cat regard him as his master and obey him.