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I have two kittens. Can anyone tell me how I can train them to keep them from climbing on the kitchen table, counters, and stove? I really need help as there are two of them and I have never had two cats at one time. I found it easy to train one. I think they are "partners in crime" together. They copy each other.
By Joyce from Mississauga, Ontario
Get a can, put a few coins in it, and either place a lid on it or tape over the top. When you see them getting up, toss it in their direction - careful not to hit them - you want to startle them with the noise, not hit them with the can.
If they are jumping up when you are not around, you can rig the edge of the counter with a long strip of cloth or paper with light items on it that will fall down if the paper/cloth falls. If they jump up they will hopefully knock the paper/cloth off and get the startle from the sound of things falling.
When you catch them on the table squirt them with water from a toy squir gun from across the room will do the trick.
I would pick my cat up several times a day and spray him with water on the counter top. Quickly, he associated the counter with the spraying. No more counter hopping.
How do I train a 4 month old Siamese/Tabby mix not to get on tables, kitchen counters, etc. She carries things in her mouth also and it is difficult to find what she has taken. I really feel like sending her back to the cat rescue because I am getting tired of the way she acts.
I have had 5 Tabbies in my life (rescued 2 sisters at approx 5 wks), but have never run up against a kitten like this one. I am getting sick of the whole situation. I have a Doxie and they play together and seem to get along fairly well, but she is more aggressive than my female Doxie. I need help before I give up on her! I know she is still a kitten, but how do I scold without hurting her or her feelings for me?
By Barbara
I answered your other post, too. But just in case you missed it:
Try clicker-training your cat.
Here is a basic article: www.catster.com/
Does anyone know how to keep a cat (19 mo old) off the counter/ entertainment center? He is driving me batty. Thank you in advance.
By Tammey S.
