I wish all cat owners were as intuitive as you are. If everyone that purchased a kitten from us was like you, my contract would be one page and the phone calls and emails would just be about comparing funny stories.Originally Posted by GingersMom
Here is the lesson in my dinnertime training tale:
The trick to having very well behaved and loving kitties is to be firm but gentle in developing boundaries for them, being consistant and loving in reinforcing those boundaries. Use redirection rather than discipline and give them lots of positive attention.
Pay attention to their body language at all times, and learn to speak their language as best as you can, and they in turn will learn to communicate well with you. Understand why it is that they behave the ways that they do, and you will know how to respond to best meet their needs. So that they can meet yours.
These are the things my four dear little cats have taught me. I only wish I had been this wise when my daughter was a little one!
Congrats Betsy!