Thread: I'm so upset
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Old May 25th 04, 05:49 PM
RobZip
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"Mary" wrote in message
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You can also yell "NO!" when he scratches there. I
also like to take him away from that area instantly and take him to the
scratchy tree, hold his paws and help him scratch while praising him. Make

it a
fun experience,


I would add one thing to underscore the last line. Have your emotions in
control. Do NOT make a hasty run directly from the scene of the negative
scratching to the scratchy tree. Make a clear transition from
scolding/removing the cat from the bad scratch behavior to one of loving
reassurance. Pause on the way to the scratchy tree if need be for a brief
period so your cat knows the chastisement phase is done. Rushing from a
negative behavior into one you find acceptable may register in the cat's
mind as a continuation of your disapproval if carried out too swiftly.