Why Cats Like to Jump on Tables, Cabinets, and the Backs of Sofas: There's a Simple Explanation

03.08.2023 06:50

It is difficult to find a cat that ignores furniture and high objects.

A fluffy creature that appears in the house will definitely jump onto the table, shelf, chest of drawers, closet, as well as onto the backs of sofas and armchairs.

And the pet will most likely perform such actions very often.

This behavior of the furry four-legged friend is explained very simply. We must not forget that cats are natural-born hunters.

Why do cats like to jump high?

These animals often strive to find themselves in a point from where the entire surrounding space is visible.

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Tall furniture is the perfect place to get a good view of the room.

The pet needs to study the room "from above" in order to hunt. You never know, mice might appear in the apartment.

Is it worth getting rid of this habit in your cat?

Of course, many owners don’t like that their pet constantly jumps on tables and the backs of sofas.

The cat owner may want to "re-educate" the animal. But it is useless.

There is no point in punishing your furry friend for jumping on furniture.

But you can remove the cat from the table and the sofa. But only if you hang shelves on the wall in advance, designed specifically for the fluffy one.

The animal must understand that it has been given a special place to observe the “territory”, but other surfaces are not intended for this.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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  1. Why do cats like to jump high?
  2. Is it worth getting rid of this habit in your cat?