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A few tips to try out
Anonymous
We have a cat that we adopted from an animal shelter who had wild behavior when we first got him. It seems to me that a few things helped:
1. Keep in mind that cats are predators, respect this nature of theirs 2. Get him neutered 3. Clap loudly for any behavior you disapprove of 4. Stomp your feet whenever your feet are attacked 5. Give him a light smack on the nose when he bites and say, "No" loudly scolding him 6. Brush your cat twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening 7. Purchase a "bitey" stick, a round rawhide stick for small, even tiny dogs will do and ALLOW him to bite the stick when he gets in that bitey mood 6. Give him string time regularly every day, like once the morning before work, once when coming home and once before going to bed 7. Clean the cat box every day, yes, every day 8. Watch him carefully and figure out his own patterns and preferences to understand how he's trying to communicate
Our cat went from being a crazy hellion to being a loveable little guy when we did these things. If he's outside, all I have to do is call him and he comes in. When I don't want him to do something, all I have to do is say "No" gently and he will stop. He looks forward to giving us kisses 3 - 4 times a day. He still runs around, but that's good exercise for him so it doesn't bother me.
I don't know if these tips will work for you, but I was amazed at the transformation over the last year.
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