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 objects off cabinets, bully different pets, and wake us up in the midst of the night time. 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 normally ineffective.
Disciplining Felines
I agree with veterinarians and behavioral consultants that hitting or screaming at cats once they misbehave is merciless. Nevertheless, shouting on the prime 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 instances 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 enjoying hockey with toiletries when she jumps on the toilet self-importance. Saying “No” or “Stop it” works quickly, however until I method her, she’ll proceed her mischief.
She runs away after I method her, and it normally prompts her to interact in a sport of disguise 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; anything I do is futile. Although 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 nasty cat.
Ineffective Strategies
I’ve noticed different disciplinary strategies utilized by buddies and acquaintances that aren’t merciless however are ineffective and barely ridiculous. For instance, I had a pal 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 until he was extra clever than I imagined. Cats don’t reply to paragraphs, and a few don’t even come while you name their names. Treating them like little children is cute, in a means, 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 strategy 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 toes. In distinction, My Siamese would flip away, attempt not to have a look at me, and scream as loud as he may after I criticized his dangerous habits.
Olga doesn’t sulk or get burdened after I finish her enjoyable, most likely 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 sequence.
