Hello, I’m Christopher! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and my foolish Russian Blue cat, Olga.

Cats fill our lives with pleasure, however additionally they tear up furnishings, knock priceless objects off cabinets, bully different pets, and wake us up in the course of the night time. Miniature predators should entertain themselves, and most houses don’t simulate their pure atmosphere. Dealing with an unruly feline is difficult, however disciplining them such as you would a baby is often ineffective.

Disciplining Felines

I agree with veterinarians and behavioral specialists that hitting or screaming at cats once they misbehave is merciless. Nonetheless, shouting on the high of your lungs is far totally different than elevating your voice, and it’s laborious to utter mild recommendation when your cat is being a jerk. I perceive that cats have delicate listening to, however I’ve raised my voice various occasions when Olga misbehaves.

She enjoys diving into the blinds when she will get a sudden burst of power, and I’m shocked she has by no means broken them or damaged a window. She additionally likes enjoying hockey with toiletries when she jumps on the toilet vainness. Saying “No” or “Cease it” works quickly, however except I method her, she’ll proceed her mischief.

She runs away after I method her, and it often prompts her to have interaction in a sport of conceal and search, which is preferable to the earlier antics. I also can divert her consideration with a ball of paper or a silver vine stick. That’s the extent of my disciplinary measures; the rest I do is futile. Regardless that I’ve misplaced a number of pints of blood from Olga’s assaults and changed a number of objects she destroyed, I don’t think about her a foul cat.

Ineffective Strategies

I’ve noticed different disciplinary methods utilized by buddies and acquaintances that aren’t merciless however are ineffective and barely ridiculous. For instance, I had a buddy who used to place her cat in time-out when he misbehaved. She would seize him, carry him to her bed room, and shut the door. Then, she would lecture him with child speak like he was a toddler.

I doubt he understood her except he was extra clever than I imagined. Cats don’t reply to paragraphs, and a few don’t even come if you name their names. Treating them like little youngsters is cute, in a means, but additionally absurd. Distracting Olga and limiting her entry to her favourite objects to destroy often works, however generally, she finds a brand new option to irritate me.

Olga’s Thick Pores and skin

She isn’t a needy cat or as affectionate as my Siamese cat, however she’s extra forgiving. She doesn’t maintain a grudge if I fuss at her or chase her away. After ending her destruction, she’ll nonetheless soar in my lap or nap by my ft. In distinction, My Siamese would flip away, attempt not to take a look at me, and scream as loud as he may after I criticized his unhealthy habits.

Olga doesn’t sulk or get pressured after I finish her enjoyable, in all probability as a result of she is aware of I’m not a disciplinarian and that she will at all times assault the blinds one other day.