ext_16585 ([identity profile] xphoenixrising.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] tea_and_ink 2009-03-16 04:44 am (UTC)

Watergun *nods* If he jumps up on the table/curtains/places he shouldn't be, a little spray and a firm "No" will start to eventually take effect. Wrong behavior = Water sprayed on him.

When he gets off and goes somewhere where he's supposed to be (like sleeping on a pillow/box you have for him for example) say "Yes", stroke him behind the ears, and give him a little treat like a piece of tuna or something.

Cats are pretty easy to amuse. Crumpled paper is awesome for example. Make a little pillow/soft baggie with some catnip in that you can replace occasionally. You might want to invest in a scratching post to encourage him that it's okay to scratch that. We didn't really have a problem with Lucky and Prissy because we had their front paws de-clawed pretty early one.

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