Hi,
I was just wondering what is the best way to tell a cat that what they're doing is bad (i.e. scratching furniture, chewing on something they're not supposed to, knocking over your trash can). My cat Luna has been yelled at A LOT by my roommates for scratching (but instead of just a "NO" it would be more like "NO LUNA YOU KNOW THAT'S BAD. etc." However it doesn't seem to get her to not scratch at the couch.
The spray bottle doesn't seem to bother her anymore unless I get it in/on her ears or nose. and flicking water in her face only works if you're close to her.
I have discovered that if i clap loudly once and say her name that she notices and runs away from the bad thing that she's doing.
I am curious if a cat can be traumatized from discipline or if they get used to certain types and begin ignoring them. I personally don't like yelling at my cat any more than just a "NO" because I am not sure of the effectiveness of more yelling..
Anyway, any opinions would be nice. And I apologize if there's something like this already out there and I just missed it. THanks!
I was just wondering what is the best way to tell a cat that what they're doing is bad (i.e. scratching furniture, chewing on something they're not supposed to, knocking over your trash can). My cat Luna has been yelled at A LOT by my roommates for scratching (but instead of just a "NO" it would be more like "NO LUNA YOU KNOW THAT'S BAD. etc." However it doesn't seem to get her to not scratch at the couch.
The spray bottle doesn't seem to bother her anymore unless I get it in/on her ears or nose. and flicking water in her face only works if you're close to her.
I have discovered that if i clap loudly once and say her name that she notices and runs away from the bad thing that she's doing.
I am curious if a cat can be traumatized from discipline or if they get used to certain types and begin ignoring them. I personally don't like yelling at my cat any more than just a "NO" because I am not sure of the effectiveness of more yelling..
Anyway, any opinions would be nice. And I apologize if there's something like this already out there and I just missed it. THanks!