I wish with all my heart this wasn't for real - I placed cats and their owner is seriously going to do this if i don't find her alternatives. The poster is trying to help me do this. Thanks for your concern. Sneaks
I'd say a very good alternative would be to place the cat in a different home and then find a large dog collar that gives an electric jolt and securely place around the neck of the aforementioned owner for serious training about what is and is not humane.Originally Posted by Sneakersm
I wish with all my heart this wasn't for real - I placed cats and their owner is seriously going to do this if i don't find her alternatives. The poster is trying to help me do this. Thanks for your concern. Sneaks
I totally agree about "testing" things on ourselves first.Originally Posted by Zissou'sMom
Before doing anything to an animal, have someone do it to you and see if it hurts. I test out Zissou's brushes on my arms, put weight on my hands in the litter (clean, of course--to see if it'll hurt her paws), etc.
I used to think it was okay to spray a cat with water under certain circumstances, but my roommate started spraying me once (as a joke) and I realized how much I hated it, so I stopped doing it. So put the collar around your neck, and have someone shock you whenever they feel like it, and see how you like it. It's not so much that it may hurt them as they start living in a state of constant fear of you shocking them.
And yes, I do think it's mean, and it's certainly totally unnecessary.
There are other ways to deter them. I snap my fingers and say "no" in a calm yet stern voice when Zissou does something bad. Or just look at her right, and she's knows she's being naughty. There are some deterents that are okay, like bitter apple spray on cords or things they chew but shouldn't, etc. But physical punishment is bad, and doesn't work.
I'm with you on that one! If I placed a cat and found out they were even thinking about putting a shock collar on I would go and get that poor baby out of there!Originally Posted by tru
I'd say a very good alternative would be to place the cat in a different home and then find a large dog collar that gives an electric jolt and securely place around the neck of the aforementioned owner for serious training about what is and is not humane.
Originally Posted by CarolPetunia
Where is this poor cat? If I can get there, I'll be happy to kidnap him.
way different voltages and one hits the feets ( fatty are) the other the neck ... there are auto sprays , tin foil , bubble wrapOriginally Posted by WELDRWOMN
OK, I need something clarified...In a seperate post, I asked what would be an effective way to keep my cat off the counter when I am not home to correct her behavior. A number of people replied that the scat mat (which gives an electrical shock) would be the best method of training her. What is the difference? Why would people here be so supportive of shocking my cat with a mat, but then be absolutely horrified about an electrical collar?
*I am not in support of electrical collars*
I have no idea, WeldrWomn! While the collar is clearly even WORSE than the mat, both are barbaric abuses of our power as the dominant (but rarely superior) species on this planet.Originally Posted by WELDRWOMN
Why would people here be so supportive of shocking my cat with a mat, but then be absolutely horrified about an electrical collar?
This is wrong though.Originally Posted by Phenomsmom
I really don't think the collar is a good idea and neither with the other members of this site. As I said before cats really don't respond to these sorts of deterents like dogs and other animals do.
There is no difference in reality. One method is simply accepted by the social group, and another is shunned, but the truth is they are both the same.Originally Posted by WELDRWOMN
OK, I need something clarified...In a seperate post, I asked what would be an effective way to keep my cat off the counter when I am not home to correct her behavior. A number of people replied that the scat mat (which gives an electrical shock) would be the best method of training her. What is the difference? Why would people here be so supportive of shocking my cat with a mat, but then be absolutely horrified about an electrical collar?
*I am not in support of electrical collars*