Has anyone tried visualization techniques to modify behavior? By this I mean: think about the behavior you want, talk to your cat about it, and then actually do it. When Ritz is pawing/kneading my face, I tell her "gently" and then visualize her retracting her nails into her paws (she doesn't know her nails HURT and, yes, I clip them). Sometimes it seems to work, some times not. Ditto, with her play biting (not as successful with that).
I was quite nervous about clipping her toenails, used a similar visualization technique (and told myself YES I CAN), and the whole experience bothered me more than Ritz
I'd be interested in learning about your experience(s) with this, we well as any particular visualization techniques you employ. I don't really want to modify Rtiz' behavior by squirting water or tapping her on the nose. Thanks.
I was quite nervous about clipping her toenails, used a similar visualization technique (and told myself YES I CAN), and the whole experience bothered me more than Ritz
I'd be interested in learning about your experience(s) with this, we well as any particular visualization techniques you employ. I don't really want to modify Rtiz' behavior by squirting water or tapping her on the nose. Thanks.
Then it is a cinch to make them do what you want.
