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 in addition 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 setting. Dealing with an unruly feline is difficult, however disciplining them such as you would a toddler is often ineffective.
Disciplining Felines
I agree with veterinarians and behavioral specialists that hitting or screaming at cats after they misbehave is merciless. Nevertheless, shouting on the prime of your lungs is way totally different than elevating your voice, and it’s exhausting to utter light 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 power, 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 “Cease it” works briefly, however until I method her, she’ll proceed her mischief.
She runs away after I method her, and it often 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; the rest I do is futile. Despite the fact that I’ve misplaced just a few pints of blood from Olga’s assaults and changed just a few objects she destroyed, I don’t contemplate her a foul cat.
Ineffective Strategies
I’ve noticed different disciplinary strategies utilized by associates and acquaintances that aren’t merciless however are ineffective and barely ridiculous. For instance, I had a buddy 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 discuss 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 whenever you name their names. Treating them like little children is cute, in a manner, but additionally absurd. Distracting Olga and limiting her entry to her favourite objects to destroy often works, however typically, she finds a brand new approach 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 leap in my lap or nap by my toes. In distinction, My Siamese would flip away, strive not to have a look at me, and scream as loud as he might after I criticized his unhealthy habits.
Olga doesn’t sulk or get careworn after I finish her enjoyable, most likely as a result of she is aware of I’m not a disciplinarian and that she will be able to at all times assault the blinds one other day.
This text is part of Christopher and Olga’s collection.
