Steve wrote:

I would appreciate any suggestions from
members of the group as to how I might
persuade Fidel to be a little less vocal so
that I can maintain my sanity.

Squirting, yelling, etc. will not work to stop your cat's behavior.
Since this behavior seems to be associated with Fidel's desire to go
outside, your best option is to set aside a time each day in the
afternoon or evening to take the cats for a walk. Cats are big on
routine and if you do this at about the same time every day Fidel will
probably be more relaxed knowing he will have a little adventure each
day and stop the behavior. I'm sure there are days when you might not be
able to go out for as long, but even if it's for 10 minutes that is
certainly doable and is time well spent that will make you both happy.


Megan



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