My two five month old boys are "enthusiastic" beggers. Eating anything in our apartment can sometimes be a vigorous activity. The cats, if you let them get close enough, will sit in your lap and try to take your food from you. They're sneaky, too... so a close eye must be kept.
They have been getting somewhat better, though the other morning Felix STOLE MY FORK when I was trying to keep him away from my breakfast
They've been sprayed with a water bottle whenever they actually try to take food away from you, and other than that have been moved and told NO sternly when they get too close. Like I said, they have gotten just a little better, but not really. I was wondering if there's anything else I can do to discourage them from trying to get people's food.
Another note; we don't give them anything while we are eating, but sometimes if they are good [i.e. don't try to steal it from us] they will get to lick the bowl/plate as a reward. Do you think that's helpful or harmful in this training?
They have been getting somewhat better, though the other morning Felix STOLE MY FORK when I was trying to keep him away from my breakfast
They've been sprayed with a water bottle whenever they actually try to take food away from you, and other than that have been moved and told NO sternly when they get too close. Like I said, they have gotten just a little better, but not really. I was wondering if there's anything else I can do to discourage them from trying to get people's food.
Another note; we don't give them anything while we are eating, but sometimes if they are good [i.e. don't try to steal it from us] they will get to lick the bowl/plate as a reward. Do you think that's helpful or harmful in this training?