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Kitty likes to jump on the counter
I've owned my cat for three months now. Before, he was simply too young to
reach the kitchen countertop, so he'd clamber up on shelves every once in a while. Now he's a bit older and more agile, so my husband and I catch him up there quite frequently. I don't approve of this behavior as it is not very sanitary. Also, there is no food left on the counter so I'm not quite sure what he's looking for. I'm frustrated because I love my cat, but would love even more to break his bad habit. Any help? Pamela |
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I gave up on keeping the cats off the countertops years upon years ago. I
figure I must bring more germs into the house from the outside world, than they deposit onto the countertops, anyway. Plus, even if you think you have them trained, guess what they're going to do, once you're out of their line of vision? ;-) (Someone once suggested sprinkling some flour on the kitchen floor during the night &/or while you're out during the day, then checking to see little floury pawprints up on the counters later.) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "Pamela" wrote in message ... I've owned my cat for three months now. Before, he was simply too young to reach the kitchen countertop, so he'd clamber up on shelves every once in a while. Now he's a bit older and more agile, so my husband and I catch him up there quite frequently. I don't approve of this behavior as it is not very sanitary. Also, there is no food left on the counter so I'm not quite sure what he's looking for. I'm frustrated because I love my cat, but would love even more to break his bad habit. Any help? Pamela |
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I gave up on keeping the cats off the countertops years upon years ago. I
figure I must bring more germs into the house from the outside world, than they deposit onto the countertops, anyway. Plus, even if you think you have them trained, guess what they're going to do, once you're out of their line of vision? ;-) (Someone once suggested sprinkling some flour on the kitchen floor during the night &/or while you're out during the day, then checking to see little floury pawprints up on the counters later.) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "Pamela" wrote in message ... I've owned my cat for three months now. Before, he was simply too young to reach the kitchen countertop, so he'd clamber up on shelves every once in a while. Now he's a bit older and more agile, so my husband and I catch him up there quite frequently. I don't approve of this behavior as it is not very sanitary. Also, there is no food left on the counter so I'm not quite sure what he's looking for. I'm frustrated because I love my cat, but would love even more to break his bad habit. Any help? Pamela |
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"Pamela" wrote in message
... I've owned my cat for three months now. Before, he was simply too young to reach the kitchen countertop, so he'd clamber up on shelves every once in a while. Now he's a bit older and more agile, so my husband and I catch him up there quite frequently. I don't approve of this behavior as it is not very sanitary. Also, there is no food left on the counter so I'm not quite sure what he's looking for. I'm frustrated because I love my cat, but would love even more to break his bad habit. Any help? Pamela He's not necessarily looking for anything. Cats like to be in an elevated location so they can survey their territory from a height. Some people try to discourage jumping on the counter by putting something on it the cat doesn't like, such as aluminum foil. You might try putting a cover on the counter that doesn't matter if the cat walks on it. Remove the cover when you want to use the counter. A more practical approach would be not to make a big fuss if the cat is on the counter so long as you're not using it, and clean the counter before you use it. You normally want to do this anyway. Then pretend to be surprised if the cat jumps on the counter when you have guests. Bill |
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"Pamela" wrote in message
... I've owned my cat for three months now. Before, he was simply too young to reach the kitchen countertop, so he'd clamber up on shelves every once in a while. Now he's a bit older and more agile, so my husband and I catch him up there quite frequently. I don't approve of this behavior as it is not very sanitary. Also, there is no food left on the counter so I'm not quite sure what he's looking for. I'm frustrated because I love my cat, but would love even more to break his bad habit. Any help? Pamela He's not necessarily looking for anything. Cats like to be in an elevated location so they can survey their territory from a height. Some people try to discourage jumping on the counter by putting something on it the cat doesn't like, such as aluminum foil. You might try putting a cover on the counter that doesn't matter if the cat walks on it. Remove the cover when you want to use the counter. A more practical approach would be not to make a big fuss if the cat is on the counter so long as you're not using it, and clean the counter before you use it. You normally want to do this anyway. Then pretend to be surprised if the cat jumps on the counter when you have guests. Bill |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
... in article , Pamela at wrote on 8/5/03 1:33 PM: I've owned my cat for three months now. Before, he was simply too young to reach the kitchen countertop, so he'd clamber up on shelves every once in a while. Now he's a bit older and more agile, so my husband and I catch him up there quite frequently. I don't approve of this behavior as it is not very sanitary. Also, there is no food left on the counter so I'm not quite sure what he's looking for. I'm frustrated because I love my cat, but would love even more to break his bad habit. Any help? Pamela Try some double sided sticky tape on the counters for a while. Do you have a kitty tree that he can explore UP on? Karen I think I may start preparing my cats food in a different place maybe its because she knows her food is prepared up there.... I have tried tin foil, using the water spray when I catch her, will give the double sided sticky tape a go. I have never had this problem with other cats before, she has a 5ft high, cat tree with lots of posts and platforms to climb |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
... in article , Pamela at wrote on 8/5/03 1:33 PM: I've owned my cat for three months now. Before, he was simply too young to reach the kitchen countertop, so he'd clamber up on shelves every once in a while. Now he's a bit older and more agile, so my husband and I catch him up there quite frequently. I don't approve of this behavior as it is not very sanitary. Also, there is no food left on the counter so I'm not quite sure what he's looking for. I'm frustrated because I love my cat, but would love even more to break his bad habit. Any help? Pamela Try some double sided sticky tape on the counters for a while. Do you have a kitty tree that he can explore UP on? Karen I think I may start preparing my cats food in a different place maybe its because she knows her food is prepared up there.... I have tried tin foil, using the water spray when I catch her, will give the double sided sticky tape a go. I have never had this problem with other cats before, she has a 5ft high, cat tree with lots of posts and platforms to climb |
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