(03-12-2013, 11:55 AM)4sweed Wrote: So unless your willing to turn over your house to the cats I would say give them one room and if they calm down try letting them out. If that is not possible then your mom might want to decide if she wants two cats. Are they fixed? Are they males or females?
What does your mom think of their behavior?
They are fixed and it's one male and female; they are sister and brother. They have settled down a little, but they love to play. I try to remember to play with them so that a) they are not bugging me for attention when I'm busy and b) I can wear them out a bit (laser pointer light chase).
(03-16-2013, 10:47 PM)trishgl Wrote: If you don't want your cat to scratch the furniture or claw the curtain you have to think of a way that makes these behaviors non-rewarding or unpleasant for the cat. This does not mean you have to punish the cat. That will only teach him to mistrust you because you bring "punishment" with you.
They get squirted with a spray bottle when they jump up on the counters. Sometimes you can say "get down" and they'll listen. Other times they ignore you.
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