Pets
Biting and Nipping
When talking about biting and nipping, remember that these are two different things. Biting is a defensive or aggressive reaction whereas nipping is usually playful and not meant to harm. Cats nip at each other as a way to entice them to play and just because it's part of their nature.
Rarely do cats actually bite their owners or other animals as a defensive or aggressive move. Their sharp claws are meant to be their "weapons" in the wild for these ... Read More »
Rambunctious Behavior
How often have you seen funny videos of cats racing through a house for seemingly no reason whatsoever, or have noticed your own cat seeming to bounce off walls either literally or figuratively.
Is something wrong with these cats? Are they possessed? Are they seeing ghosts that you don't see?
Absolutely not. There's nothing wrong with a rambunctious cat, as a matter of fact, this is actually a very healthy thing for felines. Because they're predatory animals they will still seek out ... Read More »
Squirt Bottle
Some have recommended the use of a squirt bottle as a part of aversion therapy for cats. It's true that cats don't like to be squirted and this can startle them and make them run away.
There are some problems with the theory of using a squirt bottle as aversion therapy for your cat. One is that cats have a hard time connecting that punishment with the act they've committed. When you hit your cat with a stream of water they ... Read More »
Exploit Their Interests
If you're told to exploit the interests of a person, you might realize how "sleazy" this sounds. When exploiting the interests of a cat, this doesn't mean to use his interests against him but it means to work with him, having an understanding of what he enjoys and what "makes him tick."
For example, cats enjoy more than just treats and catnip as rewards. A few minutes of playtime or a good belly rub is just as enjoyable to them as ... Read More »