If you punish your cat incorrectly for bad behavior, it may start to behave even worse.
We'll tell you which methods of punishing cats are acceptable and which are not.
How to punish cats and how not to
Firstly, the cat needs to be punished in a timely manner: just a couple of hours after the misbehavior, the pet may not remember why it is being punished.
Secondly, the punishment should be humane. The use of force and shouting are prohibited, this can cause the cat a lot of stress, and it will do even more mischief.
A verbal reprimand, made in a stern but quiet voice, is sufficient.
There is no point in yelling at the cat, trying to get it into his head how not to behave, you need to show him how to behave correctly.
For example, if your cat sharpens its claws on furniture, make or buy it a scratching post and train it.
