Raising a cat's docile character should begin from the moment it enters the home. Unfortunately, at first, few people care about this aspect - the owners focus on litter training, grooming, bathing and other procedures, completely losing sight of the need to properly build a relationship with the animal.
The easiest way to train kittens to be tame is when they are up to six months old. But even if an adult, already formed animal with its own principles and character appears in the house, there are still several options for how to make a cat affectionate.
Making a cat's face (first option)
Master class “How to make a cat out of paper”: making a face using the first method:
- Place a square sheet of paper in front of you (Illustration 1).
- Fold the top right and bottom left corners together. The result will be a triangle (Figure 2).
- Fold the left corner of the triangle down so that its tip is flush with the bottom, but not touching it (as in Illustration 3).
- Fold the right corner in the same way as the left (Illustration 4).
- Fold the middle corner up slightly, as in illustration 5.
- Turn the figure over.
- Draw the eyes, nose, mouth and antennae (Illustration 6). You can also add eyebrows.
The cat's face is ready!
Sins of upbringing and how can you correct them?
But what should you do if you came across our article after you adopted a kitten or you were not the one raising the cat? It doesn’t matter, because even mistakes and some flaws can be tried to be eliminated. This will be more difficult than initially teaching a kitten your rules and laws, but it is still possible. Let's look at the most common mistakes that were made in caring for a pet.
Wrong toilet
It often happens that a kitten starts going to the toilet in the wrong place. Often such a place can be a sofa or, much worse, your bed. What to do? First of all, you should not try to scold or beat the animal, this will be of little use. Most likely, in childhood the kitten had the opportunity to relieve itself in the bed and the wrong reaction followed.
Firstly, when a kitten appears in the house, you should not immediately take it into your bed, onto the sofa, etc. Give the baby a place, highlight a tray, show his territory. Let him stay away from your bed until he learns the rules of hygiene.
Secondly, it is important to choose the right place. If the kitten does not want to go to the litter box, but constantly chooses another place, put the tray there
Gnawing or tearing things, curtains, bedspreads
Having noticed the slightest interest of a kitten in furniture or home textiles, one should not allow this habit to develop. To do this, it is best to use a regular water spray. Cats really don’t like water, and such a surprise will help to quickly and effectively wean them from harmful actions.
At the same time, it is important to keep an eye on the miscreant and always prevent even the slightest intentions of approaching the curtains
Sharpens claws on furniture
Yes, this problem is familiar to many. In this case, both your new sofa and the walls in the corridor can become a sharpening machine. Most often, cats leave their marks in this way; it is an instinct. The best way to get rid of this is to place several scratching posts in the house and immediately accustom the animal to them. Also, trim your cat’s claws in a timely manner so that the cat does not have the desire to do manicure and nail care on his own.
Scratching and biting
You need to wean yourself from this habit from childhood. When playing, do not use your hands and fingers, but purchase special toys. If during play the kitten bites and scratches you, then he will do the same at a conscious age. If such actions do not help, then during a bad habit you can lightly flick the baby on the nose. This is what a mother cat does if she wants to punish her child.
Marks corners
Males often have this problem. Of course, it greatly complicates the care and relationship with the animal. But don't worry. Try spraying the marks with a strong scent. For example, citrus essential oil, which will definitely discourage the prankster.
The most important skills
The main points that a kitten must learn in a new home.
Mode
The baby must learn to live in the rhythm of the new home. To prevent him from waking anyone up at night, you should actively play with him before bed. If a kitten wakes up your household early in the morning, you don’t need to pay attention to its cries - then it will quickly wean itself off the bad habit.
It is necessary to feed the baby at the same time - two or three times a day, depending on age. The feeding place must be permanent. Bowls should always be kept empty and clean between meals.
Passion for heights
You have probably repeatedly observed how street cats, in case of danger, hide in trees, climbing as high as possible. So, your domestic cat has the same instincts as stray cats. She sometimes wants to be able to be alone, somewhere high, for example on a closet. So that this secluded place is inaccessible to other animals in the house and people. Give her this opportunity by opening access to the closet, and in return you will receive great gratitude and respect.
Who is the head in this house
Never humiliate a cat by pointing out its place in the house. They are by nature incapable of obeying and can only feel happy when they are on an equal footing with their household members. Screaming, beating and punishment will not help you in raising your pet. Give her freedom and let her be the mistress of the house. Only steely patience and methodical persuasion will help correct her behavior. But on the other hand, the cat will definitely thank you for your understanding with its tenderness and affection.
How to raise a kitten to be affectionate and tame?
As soon as a kitten appears in your home, the process of raising it begins immediately. The kitten does not know how to behave in new conditions, so be patient - this will be a difficult transition period both for the kitten and for you, because you will have new worries and things to do.
Do not leave the kitten alone with you, remember, this is an animal, it has its own instincts, it is adapted to life in nature, and not in an apartment! Therefore, the kitten needs to be taught how it should behave in the space of your apartment, what is possible and what is not. Believe me, he won’t figure it out on his own and won’t learn it.
It’s ridiculous when owners of adult cats complain about the terrible antics of their pets, about their vindictiveness and aggressiveness. If an animal behaves this way, it is the direct fault of its owner.
Restricted areas
If your pet comes up to you to rub against your legs, do not yank him to pick him up. Remember, cats do not like to be deprived of their freedom and treated like a doll. Just gently call the cat to your sofa for petting. If she wants, she will come, and then you can caress her. But not all places on a cat’s body crave these caresses. There are areas, touching which alarms the animal and instinctively provokes it into aggression or escape. These areas include:
It is best to observe the cat’s reaction to your touch; over time, you yourself will understand which places it is better not to touch, and in which areas it is better to double the portion of strokes.
Spray bait
Sometimes a cat must be accustomed to being handled using a special bait spray, which is sold in a pharmacy and usually contains catnip extract; this is necessary in cases where the kitten has been running wild for a long time and categorically refuses to make contact. Most often, this phenomenon is observed if the animal has suffered from people and because of this cannot help but fear even its owner, who loves it and has created comfortable living conditions for it. Also, basement kittens, which have largely returned to the behavior of their wild ancestors, are often distinguished by distrust.
The spray should be applied not to clothes, but to the palms of the hands, so that the kitten gets used to the person, and not to the thing. The smell of the product acts on the animal like a drug, and therefore the pet will, despite its fear, still run to the owner and rub against the hands. Gradually, the kitten will understand that there is nothing dangerous or unpleasant when communicating with a person. As a result of this, in the future, even without a spray, the pet will be willing to be handled.
When using a spray, it is important not to exceed the norm so that the baby does not become accustomed to it and begins to suffer from the lack of the drug. Because of this, you cannot use the product more often than once a day. This remedy should be used more often if you had to take an adult cat into your home.
Behavior of domestic cats
Interestingly, a kitten under the age of 6 months generally tends to follow its mother. A two-month-old pet must be under the supervision of a nurse. She teaches him hygiene, and also instills skills in interacting with the outside world. As soon as the animal grows up, it is time for its socialization into the human family.
In fact, domestication begins much earlier. The kitten will be inclined to affection if it completely trusts the person. This factor includes care, feeding, as well as calm communication and a good environment. You cannot scold a cat or raise your voice at him. If education is difficult, it is necessary to look for other methods. And for this, you need to know the reasons why the animal does not want to sit in your arms.
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Care and attention
Cats love to take care of themselves and each other. Try to become her best friend and use a special soft cat brush to gently comb her fur. If the pet is delighted, it will begin to lick itself. If the procedure begins to irritate the cat, its tail will twitch nervously, which means it’s time to finish these manipulations and move on to playing with candy wrappers (for example).
What to do with existing parenting flaws
What to do if there are mistakes and flaws in raising a kitten? You can try to fix them. Of course, this is a more complex process than initially properly raising an animal, but it is possible. Let's look at the most common errors:
- Goes to the toilet in the wrong place
- you shouldn’t scold or hit the kitten. It is important to show him his territory, choose the right tray and filler. If the kitten has chosen a specific place to relieve itself, you can temporarily place a tray there until the baby gets used to going in it (how to accustom a kitten to the tray). - It spoils, tears and gnaws curtains
, bedspreads and other things - this habit must not be allowed to develop; to wean it off, you can use a spray bottle of water; at the slightest intention to spoil the thing, you must spray the mischief-maker and stop his intentions constantly until he loses the desire to do it. . - Sharpens its claws on furniture and carpets
- often such actions are caused by natural instinct, this is how cats mark their territory. To stop this, it is important to purchase several scratching posts and immediately accustom the kitten to them. It is also important to trim your pet's claws on time. - He bites and scratches
- this must be weaned from childhood. To play, you need to use not your hands, but toys intended for this. If a baby bites and scratches and this cannot be stopped, then he will repeat the actions as an adult. To wean yourself from a bad habit, you can lightly flick the mischief-maker on the nose. In the same way, a mother cat punishes her baby. - Marks corners
- this problem often occurs in males. It is very upsetting and makes caring for your pet difficult. But don't despair. You need to spray the marks with a solution containing an essential oil with a strong odor, such as citrus. It will forever discourage the cat from marking corners.
Cats are one of the most popular pets. Very often, both adults and children dream of having a cute and playful cat live in their home.
However, before getting a kitten, you need to carefully study the information about your preferred cat breed, as well as the needs of your future pet. In order for a furry pet not to cause inconvenience, but to bring joy, it is necessary to raise it correctly.
Another option for a soft toy
It is aromatic and delicious thanks to catnip, an aromatic and flavoring additive. Cats love to chew on these devices. Time spent with a mint toy is not just a game, but also the prevention of caries. The product has a structure that removes plaque—soft and hard—from the teeth of a domestic predator.
Delicious and aromatic “Mint Leaf”
Continuing the theme of soft toys for cats, it is worth paying attention to the puppet toy.
To make it you will need:
- an ordinary soft toy (you can also use the options that were shown in the master classes above);
- stick (or regular pencil);
- glue.
Toys on sticks
You need to cut a small hole at the bottom of the soft toy.
It should correspond in size to the diameter of the stick.
If filler comes out of the toy, the excess should be removed.
The animal should not be allowed to try to swallow the filler.
Next, apply a drop of glue to the tip of a stick or pencil and place it inside the toy.
It is not advisable to use tape in this situation, as it is less secure and may pose a health hazard to the cat if it swallows it.
When the puppet is ready, you can call the cat and wave this toy in front of him.
An interested animal can pounce on her and pat her.
The main thing is that the pussy plays with the puppet under the supervision of the owners.
Original part
A treat in your pocket
It wouldn’t be bad if you always had a piece of something tasty for your cat in your robe. So that at the moment when your pet cuddles up to you, you can thank her and treat her. Well, if she went further and jumped into your arms, continuing to purr, then the portion of the bribe can be doubled. It is important at such moments to maintain calm, without showing violent delight. Do not wave your arms and speak quietly so as not to scare the animal.
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Raising a kitten should be done from the very first day of its stay in the house. However, you need to act correctly so as not to intimidate or anger your pet. Let's find out how to raise a kitten so that its relationship with its owners is friendly and harmonious.
The main task in raising a kitten is to find a balance between demandingness and respect for the pet’s personal space. It must be taken into account that the hierarchy of domestic cats is more complex and subtle than that of lions and, even more so, that of dogs. Animals that are in frequent contact (for example, in the yard) still catch mice alone, and this eliminates the emergence of the “vertical of power” necessary for successful hunting in a pack. Accordingly, it is useless to raise a kitten using the “dog” method, positioning yourself as the leader.
The main secret in raising cats is that they must understand what behavior is beneficial for them and what is not: right actions should be encouraged, dirty tricks should be suppressed, but without rudeness and humiliation.
It is important to devote enough time to the animal: even an initially affectionate and trouble-free kitten, left to its own devices, quickly becomes wild. To raise a pet tame, you need to play with it more often, talk to it, and not show indifference when the animal wants to be petted. But at the same time, you shouldn’t impose yourself, if the cat wants to be alone, this will only cause hostility.
Another important point is the inviolability of the place to rest. Felines have the concept of a “territory core,” in which the individual is the absolute master and should feel completely safe. For pets, this “center” is usually their house or favorite lounger. Forcibly removing an animal from its shelter will make it unbalanced or aggressive.
You need to accustom your pet to the tray from the first day of living in the house. Place your baby there immediately after eating or waking up. If the kitten manages to shit in another place, wipe off any traces of his activity with a rag and put it in the tray, and carefully disinfect the place of the “crime” so that there is no smell left there. You can spray the tray with a special spray with pheromones.
It is more difficult to re-educate an animal with an already formed character, but it is also quite possible. First of all, you need to understand why exactly the cat is behaving badly.
A pet may act out because at one time he was indulged too much or was not given attention. In this case, use the same strategy as in raising a kitten: reward correct behavior and scold for unacceptable behavior. Sprays containing unpleasant odors for cats, such as citrus fruits, will help scare your pet away from places where they are not allowed.
An animal may be intimidated or aggressive if it has been abused by previous owners. In this case, you need to behave towards the pet as gently as possible and reduce punishment to a minimum. As with a kitten, avoid stress such as noisy guests or loud music. In difficult cases, it makes sense to contact a zoopsychologist.
And kindness, but sometimes the obstinate animal literally begins to drive some family members crazy. To prevent this from happening, it is important to decide from the very first days how to raise a kitten. As you know, a cat walks on its own, and the more it understands what they want from it, the more persistently it will do the opposite. However, there are some tricks that will allow you to cope with even the most naughty kitten.
Does a British cat not sit on your hands because of its origin?
I will lie anywhere, but not sit in your arms
Perhaps the British dislike for excessive affection lies in the history of the origin of this breed. There are several versions about this:
- Large gray cats with amber eyes were brought to the British Isles by the ancient Romans.
- French sailors acquired huge gray cats from the monks of Grand Chartres to protect food cargo on ships from rodents. Their ships regularly visited the shores of Britain. Therefore, some cats could remain on the shore.
- The breed of British cats with wide cheekbones, large expressive eyes and thick short hair was formed as a result of crossing immigrants with local tabby wild cats.
Independent character of British cats
British cats have their own, independent and different character
Judging by the history of the origin of this breed, it can be argued that the independent character of the British comes from the harsh life on French ships, where none of the sailors coddled with them. Life among ascetic monks and proud Romans also left its mark on the independent character of these cats.
For centuries, their role was to live among people, mind their own business and earn their basic food.
Wild cat Tabby
Characteristics of a British cat
British cats are distinguished by their intelligence and intelligence. If handled skillfully, they can even be trained. However, adapting their behavior to the mood of their owner, representatives of this breed under no circumstances lose their dignity.
For these cats, freedom and independence are a priority
These qualities are more developed in British cats than others. Despite the centuries-old history of the existence of this breed next to man, the animals did not completely submit to his authority. In many cases, the opposite happens: the cat inevitably dictates terms to its owner.
Royal manners
The British woman even lies like a king
British cats have real royal manners. Restrained by nature, they will not do what they do not consider necessary. All this does not mean that the British are too arrogant and prim. They love and appreciate affection, but accept it in their characteristic independent manner.
Cats of this breed are ideal for business people who are away at work from morning to evening, or even leave home for several days.
These cats demonstrate their affection when meeting their owner. Adhering to aristocratic manners, British cats will not get in the way, but will follow their owner around the house with dignity. They will happily play with the owner's children, lie next to them while watching the evening news, and allow themselves to be petted.
However, you shouldn't relax. The cat will not sit on your lap. And if you try to pick him up and force him to sit with you, it will lead to nothing. British cats do not tolerate familiarity. Therefore, they will gallantly dodge and, without unnecessary emotions, retire in English to where no one will disturb them.
Education of personal qualities
How to bury a cat and where to do it correctly.
How to raise a kitten correctly so that living with him in the same apartment does not cause inconvenience? In order for a kitten to grow up obedient, you should spend time with him as often as possible, talking about what he can do indoors and what not. A cat is able to react to the slightest change in a person’s intonation. Therefore, it is absolutely not necessary to shout at the furry purr. It is enough just to change the intonation, scolding the baby for mischief or praising him for success.
Important! You should be patient and not expect your cat to learn new skills too quickly.
How to raise a cat to be calm and tame? To prevent the kitten from causing chaos in the house and damaging the furniture, you should provide it with free access to toys. In your free time, it is important not only to caress your furry pet, but also to play outdoor games with it so that the animal releases energy and is obedient when the owner is away from the house. If a kitten begins to scratch and bite heavily during play, you need to make a remark and switch its attention to some object (a ball, a rope with a toy, or an artificial mouse).
In order to achieve calmness for the animal in situations where there is a joint trip in the car or a walk in the yard, it is important to create the most comfortable environment for him. To do this, the cat must be placed in a comfortable carrier and given time to get used to the confined space. It is advisable to pet your pet at this time so that the kitten copes with stress. Only after this can you hit the road.
Often cat owners are interested in how to teach their pets not to disturb them at night. In this case, it is recommended to give a prohibitory command in a stern tone at the moment active night games begin. If this does not work, you need to take your pet in your arms and place it next to you on the bed. The kitten, feeling the owner’s hand, will calm down and go to bed. To ensure that the animal does not disturb the night's rest, the steps described above will need to be repeated every night. Gradually, the fluffy purr will get used to the fact that in the dark you can’t make noise.
Important! To prevent the kitten from growing up aggressive, you should not allow shouting or loud noise in the house. Treatment of both the tailed boy and the girl should be soft and gentle.
Training will help you raise a calm pet
The influence of genes on character
Not all cat breeds are prone to familiarity, affection and games. By crossing different breeds to achieve a certain appearance, breeders also “cross” different character traits of the animal. And although it is not customary to breed aggressive animals, there are breeds that are more affectionate and, accordingly, there are independent ones or simply not tame ones.
So it is believed that the British are very calm, friendly, patient, but they do not like to be disturbed or picked up. For a Briton, personal space is very important, and if it is invaded, the cat will avoid contact and run away to a secluded place.
Representatives of the Maine Coon breed also do not have the most affectionate character. In the complete absence of aggression, this animal will not climb onto your lap. These cats take a very long time to get used to those around them, and then choose a pet for themselves in the family, to whom they show restrained but devoted love.
Congenital features
By nature, every cat is a proud and affectionate animal, obeying its owner only for practical reasons. Innate egoism lies in the response to the actions of the “big brother”. If his behavior is hostile, the baby, and then the adult, will be withdrawn and aggressive.
Practicality is manifested in the fact that the kitten will never perform manipulations that do not benefit it. Therefore, one of the methods of education is to portray any negative action in an unfavorable, useless light. Then it’s worth showing another, more attractive pastime.
The rules of upbringing and training were developed over the years of close attention to representatives of the furry kingdom. Here are the results of many years of work:
- Educational activities are initiated from the first day of joint stay in the apartment/house.
- Do not encourage the kitten's familiar attitude, show that you are the master of the situation here and demand that certain rules be followed.
- Taboo on aggressive behavior and the use of brute physical force.
- Do not intimidate your pet with loud screams or sudden movements of the limbs.
- A proud pet will not tolerate humiliation. If you poked your nose into his puddle, this will cause an outbreak of resentment and vendetta in the future.
- A kind attitude will help raise a kitten to be affectionate and tame.
- The cat's perception acutely senses your emotional state and voice accompaniment. Therefore, to indicate an error, a sharp “chopped” phrase is enough: “You can’t!”, “No!”, “Scram!”
- The mental abilities of cats are at a high level, but acquiring skills, habits and abilities will take time and effort.
