With a few cat training tips and some patience …
… it is absolutely possible to change that “driving me crazy” cat behavior problem. One key solution is to introduce enrichment activities that exercises your cat’s mind and body, and provide him with a comforting environment. They may seem aloof and independent, but in reality, domestic cats require stimulation, playtime, and human companionship to be content. It is truly possible to train your misbehaving kitty to be a Good Kitty. Learn a few feline enrichment tips that you can start doing right now.
First, cats do not have complex emotions like jealousy or resentment like humans do. If your cat is misbehaving, there is a valid reason and it’s his way of alerting you. Has your living routine changed in your household? Is there a new kitty in the home? Have you recently moved? All these (and more) household occurrences can shift a cat’s behavior, but they don’t act out from jealousy or resentment.
| HOUSE SOILING: | marking spraying peeing/pooping outside litter box |
| AGGRESSIVE: | unprovoked attacks biting |
| INTRODUCTIONS: | not getting along with other pets difficulty coexisting |
| FEAR: | scared hiding |
| DESTRUCTION: | scratching chewing getting into or knocking over items |
| KITTEN ISSUES: | plays hard too much energy too needy bites or scratches aggressive |
| VOCAL: | meowing too much too loud excessively at night |
| EATING DISORDERS: | eats too much eats too quickly then vomits suckles or chews on unusual items |
The reason why our feline friends act out and exhibit undesirable behaviors isn’t a one-answer-fits-all solution. Certainly it would make our lives easier if it was, but their behaviors are just as complex as their large cat relatives. One thing is for sure is that enrichment activities and a little patience have proven to be essential for improving your cat’s behavior issue and strengthening your bond with him.
