Hello, I’m Christopher! Read 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 gadgets off cabinets, bully different pets, and wake us up in the midst of the evening. Miniature predators should entertain themselves, and most properties don’t simulate their pure surroundings. 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. Nevertheless, 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 stunned 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 lavatory vainness. 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 often prompts her to have interaction in a sport of conceal 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. Although I’ve misplaced just a few pints of blood from Olga’s assaults and changed just a few gadgets she destroyed, I don’t think about her a foul cat.
Ineffective Strategies
I’ve noticed other disciplinary techniques utilized by pals 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 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 when you call their names. Treating them like little children is cute, in a method, but in addition 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 toes. In distinction, My Siamese would flip away, strive not to have a look at me, and scream as loud as he might after I criticized his unhealthy habits.
Olga doesn’t sulk or get pressured 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 attack the blinds one other day.
This text is part of Christopher and Olga’s sequence.
