I have to cat proof my house. Tuxedo is now old enough and tall enough to jump on dressers and tables and bookcases. She is causing disorder and havoc with my furnishings and my nerves. I am at my wits end trying to figure out how to re-arrange my furniture so my vases, and other paraphernalia don’t end up broken on the floor.
As a kitten, she is naturally curious. She likes to push things off tables and furniture to see what happens. She is like a toddler seeking to explore and push her limitations with me. After nearly pushing a bamboo plant from the top of my television, I had to take action.
I went to her, shouted “No!” close to her face, and then lightly hit her behind. She jumped off the TV. The second time she went for the plant, I repeated the corrective action. The third time she jumped off the TV before I started in her direction. Lesson learned so far.
Now, I don’t know what she does when I’m not home. Still, Tuxedo must learn to stay within her pet domain and respect me when I am around her. I am learning how to discipline her, and she is learning her limitations in the house. So far, so good.
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