Kitten training tips please.

[snowy1974]

Our kitten keeps jumping up on the work tops. How do I get it through to him that it's not the place to be sitting?

I never had a problem with our other cat but he doesnt seem to get it.

[Netty]

You really should know this, having had cats before, but you can't actually "train" a cat!!

Seriously, .... we just used to say "down" with a sharp tone and maybe a helpful shove in the direction of the floor!

[kat]

Originally posted by Netty@Feb 22 2005, 01:32 PM
You really should know this, having had cats before, but you can't actually "train" a cat!!

Seriously, .... we just used to say "down" with a sharp tone and maybe a helpful shove in the direction of the floor!
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Yes that oughta do it Netty :lol:

[Netty]

For more useful insights into the mind of a cat, have a look at this diagram of the


mapping of the cat brain (http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/mapping.htm) :D

[snowy1974]

Thanks Netty,I agree with the cats brain.

I say down and give him a nudge but I cant be doing it right. :D

[blueberry]

Originally posted by Netty@Feb 22 2005, 09:32 PM
Seriously, .... we just used to say "down" with a sharp tone and maybe a helpful shove in the direction of the floor!
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This is the most correct and appropriate way to train a cat :lol: . Sheesh I hate cats (and other animals who think they have the right to eat sleep drink with their owners). No offense to those who have cats and dogs etc, but ewww I can't stand it when I go back to MIL's and the cat eats at the same dinner table! :angry-smiley-044:

[kat]

Originally posted by blueberry@Feb 24 2005, 03:25 AM
This is the most correct and appropriate way to train a cat :lol: . Sheesh I hate cats (and other animals who think they have the right to eat sleep drink with their owners). No offense to those who have cats and dogs etc, but ewww I can't stand it when I go back to MIL's and the cat eats at the same dinner table! :angry-smiley-044:
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What it has it's own place and everything :lol: :lol:

[snowy1974]

Do they put cushions on the chair so it can reach the table? ;)

[Netty]

I can see a whole new line in the Mumszone shop - highchairs for cats!

[blueberry]

LOL you people! You're gonna get it from my MIL if she hears you guys! :lol: (oo I shove the darn thing out of my way EVERY time I see it. Once when it came sniffing at DS's porridge bowl (and MIL didn't lift a finger! :angry-smiley-005: ), I yanked its tail and dragged it away and shoved it far like you would a bowling ball hahaha I bet MIL and PETA are dying to get their hands on me! :lol: )