I was just curious if there is any constructive way to punish a cat?
I know that if you catch him doing something, you can stop him and blow in his face etc. Then they usually learn it's wrong.
But what about the things you don't catch him do? Is there anything that can be done about it? For instance, a few times Zero has gotten on the counter and shredded the paper towels. With a dog you might be able to yell and rub their nose in it or something, but I don't think that would work at all with a cat.
So if I don't catch him doing it, am I just out of luck? Does he have to be caught red handed?
BTW, he's usually really good about not being on the counters etc when we're home, but you can tell he's definately on them when we're not...
I'm not mad at him. Worst thing he's done is the paper towels, and it was pretty funny (the first time at least). Luckily he just has an affinity for paper and paper products. He's good otherwise...
I know that if you catch him doing something, you can stop him and blow in his face etc. Then they usually learn it's wrong.
But what about the things you don't catch him do? Is there anything that can be done about it? For instance, a few times Zero has gotten on the counter and shredded the paper towels. With a dog you might be able to yell and rub their nose in it or something, but I don't think that would work at all with a cat.
So if I don't catch him doing it, am I just out of luck? Does he have to be caught red handed?
BTW, he's usually really good about not being on the counters etc when we're home, but you can tell he's definately on them when we're not...
I'm not mad at him. Worst thing he's done is the paper towels, and it was pretty funny (the first time at least). Luckily he just has an affinity for paper and paper products. He's good otherwise...