Some people describe cats as untrainable. Again that's from the human perspective. Of course. What makes a cat appear untrainable is the fact that it will perform what it was trained to do on the basis of whether or not it wants to do it. Because the cat is not a pack animal, there is no inherent need or desire for the cat to comply with anyone's wishes but its own. We humans have a difficult time accepting this because we relate as pack animals. A social group has a set of hierarchies and each individual has its place. There is an inherent need to be loyal, to belong, to show subordination/compliance to a superior member of the group. Dogs respond to peer pressure. Cats do not. Because dogs can be bullied and intimidated into obedience, we expect that the cat should too. If you try to train a cat using pain-avoidance techniques that are often used in dog training, the only "pain" the cat will avoid is you! Thus making the cat appear aloof and untrainable. As an editorial note, I strongly disapprove of punishment in dog training.
So macam mana nak stop cat from biting and scratching ?
Being bitten or scratched by your pet cat is no fun. It's also potentially dangerous if the cat draws blood, punctures your skin or leaves bacterial infection behind. A cat can also be scared by your response if you don't know how to respond properly, potentially making the habit worse rather than better.
Acording to WikiHow there is 4 ways to stop cat from biting and scratching
The step:
1.Understand what encourages a cat to change his behavior. Cats respond best topositive reinforcement, namely praising and rewarding appropriate behavior, ignoring and withdrawing from inappropriate behavior
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2.Never hit, shout, chase or lose your temper with a cat. You will simply terrify the cat and cause the cat to become nervous and confused.
"Never call a cat to you and then punish him. The cat hasn't a clue why you're responding negatively to him, as being called to a person is usually (and should be) associated with pleasant responses––it also is divorced from the incident that has annoyed or upset you."
3.Understand what might be motivating biting or scratching behavior in your cat. Knowing the cause is an important part of sound management of a problem and can help you to identify triggers and seek to remove them if relevant. Biting and scratching behavior can be cause by one or more of the following:
- Self-defense: Biting and scratching is a cat's best form of defense. If you hurt your cat accidentally (such as sitting on his tail), he's likely to bite or scratch as a natural, unthinking response. He's not doing it to be mean to you, he's just saying, "Ow, that hurts!" Don't clap or spray him if this is why he has scratched or bitten you––just gently, but firmly say "No."
- Aggression: Your cat is trying to be top cat in the household. Get your cat desexed so that you can assume the dominant role.
- Stress (noise, change of environment, upset people, etc.): Your cat picks up on emotions and dislikes change. The best response is to restore calm and a settled atmosphere. Turn down noisy TVs, ask children to be quieter around the cat, and if anyone is upset, ask them to cry or shout out of the cat's hearing.
- Too much excitement: Kittens are playful but sometimes they get too excited and transfer their playfulness into biting and scratching. It's not cute and it should be stopped by diverting the kitten's attention to his scratching post or a toy.
4.Avoid soothing your cat after biting or scratching. If you're all touchy-feely and believe a hug cures all, this is one time to suspend your feel-good reaction. After you've disciplined your cat, do not begin cuddling and petting him. This will absolutely confuse your cat and give him mixed feelings, so next time he's likely to bite you just as hard, acting up for a cuddle. Don't start it and he won't keep it up.
5.Provide more entertainment. Get more cat toys for your pet to chew on and a scratching post to scratch on. Cats need to bite, chew and scratch for fun and practice, just not on you or any other human. Try playing with the cat using a fishing pole toy, so your hands will be free of bites.
6. Find a method that works for you. One of the methods suggested above may be all that you need to stop the scratching or biting. If not, the following sections present a few more ways to stop a cat from biting or scratching.
Method that will helps you and your cat.
"Voice and Body method"
This method is all about tone and body language. Get it right and it works a treat.
1.As soon as the cat bites or scratches, say an authoritative "NO!". At the same time, point your finger at the cat.But don't Shout
2.Stare at the cat directly with an unimpressed or fierce look. Stares are regarded in the cat world as a threat of dominance. The eyes have it, the cat has been warned.
3.It also helps to remove yourself from the cat's vicinity after doing this, ignoring him for about 10 minutes.
That's it from me thank you for reading and If your cat continues to bite or scratch you, tap your cat firmly but gently on the top of the nose. This does not hurt your cat; rather, it annoys him.
Have fun with your cat and have a lovely day :3
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