How to Punish Cats Properly: Follow Science
Cat lovers claim that cats should not be punished, that this can ruin the relationship with the pet, and that persuasion is the way to go.
Experts have a different point of view on this matter. It turns out that sometimes it is worth intervening, and preventive measures include using a spray bottle and a stern voice.
In an interview with the radio station " Moscow Speaks ", felinologist Olga Tarnovskaya spoke about how to properly punish cats.
In fact, cats respond to the educational process, but they can remember only a little from it. Therefore, the number of prohibitions should be limited.
In total, you should try to establish no more than five taboos for your pet.
The following restrictions may apply in the house:
- damage furniture or wallpaper;
- climb on the table;
- sleeping in flowers or in bed and so on.
To ensure that the suggestions are firmly imprinted in the pet's memory, you can help evoke negative memories using a spray bottle of water.
When a cat tries to break the rules in the house, the owner can, with a clear conscience, spray it with water, reminding it in a stern voice that this cannot be done.
As for the animals themselves, they react sharply to intonation.
In addition, it is important to remember that if the cat has already done something bad, then there is no point in making a suggestion.
