Hello, I’m Christopher! Learn my introduction to study extra about me and my foolish Russian Blue cat, Olga.
Cats fill our lives with pleasure, however additionally they tear up furnishings, knock priceless gadgets off cabinets, bully different pets, and wake us up in the course of the night time. Miniature predators should entertain themselves, and most properties don’t simulate their pure atmosphere. Dealing with an unruly feline is difficult, however disciplining them such as you would a toddler is normally ineffective.
Disciplining Felines
I agree with veterinarians and behavioral consultants that hitting or screaming at cats once they misbehave is merciless. Nonetheless, shouting on the prime of your lungs is way totally different than elevating your voice, and it’s laborious to utter light 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 vitality, and I’m shocked she has by no means broken them or damaged a window. She additionally likes taking part in hockey with toiletries when she jumps on the toilet self-importance. Saying “No” or “Cease it” works quickly, however except I method her, she’ll proceed her mischief.
She runs away once I method her, and it normally prompts her to have interaction in a recreation of disguise and search, which is preferable to the earlier antics. I may also divert her consideration with a ball of paper or a silver vine stick. That’s the extent of my disciplinary measures; anything I do is futile. Regardless that I’ve misplaced a couple of pints of blood from Olga’s assaults and changed a couple of gadgets she destroyed, I don’t think about her a foul cat.
Ineffective Strategies
I’ve noticed different disciplinary methods utilized by associates and acquaintances that aren’t merciless however are ineffective and barely ridiculous. For instance, I had a good friend 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 discuss 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 whenever you name their names. Treating them like little youngsters is cute, in a approach, but in addition absurd. Distracting Olga and limiting her entry to her favourite objects to destroy normally works, however generally, she finds a brand new method 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 bounce in my lap or nap by my ft. In distinction, My Siamese would flip away, strive not to take a look at me, and scream as loud as he might after I criticized his unhealthy habits.
Olga doesn’t sulk or get harassed once 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.
This text is part of Christopher and Olga’s collection.
