Poll of the Day > My cat keeps running away from me cos I've had to discipline her :(

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FatalAccident 10/15/19 1:20:40 PM #1:	Im scared shes gonna get more and more scared of me. I hit her when shes doing things like jumping up onto the ironing board when Im ironing, jumping on the stove when Im cooking, jumping on the soundboard shelf with exposed cables etc. But sometimes when I just walk past her she darts off like shes scared. I dont really remember her doing that when she was a kitten ie before I started telling her off for stuff like that. Or even when she pulls down the curtains I give her taps on the head. Really dont know how to discourage bad behaviour without making her hate me or be scared of me .__. --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:928798888] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Im scared shes gonna get more and more scared of me. I hit her when shes doing things like jumping up onto the ironing board when Im ironing, jumping on the stove when Im cooking, jumping on the soundboard shelf with exposed cables etc. But sometimes when I just walk past her she darts off like shes scared. I dont really remember her doing that when she was a kitten ie before I started telling her off for stuff like that. Or even when she pulls down the curtains I give her taps on the head. Really dont know how to discourage bad behaviour without making her hate me or be scared of me .__.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Superlinkbro 10/15/19 1:28:05 PM #2:	FatalAccident posted... I hit her when shes doing things like Probably shouldn't hit her. There are ways to discipline a car without hitting them. --- PSN: Super_Link_Bro/Switch FC: SW-0496-6694-1794 Please let me know if you want to friend me beforehand. <cite>Superlinkbro posted [p:928799192] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>I hit her when shes doing things like</quote> Probably shouldn't hit her. There are ways to discipline a car without hitting them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 10/15/19 1:29:39 PM #3:	Hmmm any ideas? --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:928799257] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Hmmm any ideas?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skullbone 10/15/19 1:31:08 PM #4:	Spray them with a water bottle. Maybe next time spend 2 seconds googling how to discipline a cat instead of hitting it. --- skull <cite>skullbone posted [p:928799307] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Spray them with a water bottle. Maybe next time spend 2 seconds googling how to discipline a cat instead of hitting it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Superlinkbro 10/15/19 1:33:39 PM #5:	FatalAccident posted... Hmmm any ideas? https://petlifetoday.com/how-to-discipline-a-cat/ Personally I would just spray the cat with water but ignoring might work too. Just don't hit the cat. But, by all means, do not yell or hit the cat. According to VCA Hospitals, hitting only leads to fear and it doesnt work in reducing unwanted behavior. --- PSN: Super_Link_Bro/Switch FC: SW-0496-6694-1794 Please let me know if you want to friend me beforehand. <cite>Superlinkbro posted [p:928799383] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>Hmmm any ideas?</quote> https://petlifetoday.com/how-to-discipline-a-cat/ Personally I would just spray the cat with water but ignoring might work too. Just don't hit the cat. <quote> But, by all means, do not yell or hit the cat. According to VCA Hospitals, hitting only leads to fear and it doesnt work in reducing unwanted behavior. </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/15/19 1:34:44 PM #6:	Hitting pets is always a bad idea. Its abuse and it doesnt even teach them to stop a behavior, it just sends the message that you are a threat to them. --- More malicious than mischievous <cite>Mead posted [p:928799427] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Hitting pets is always a bad idea. Its abuse and it doesnt even teach them to stop a behavior, it just sends the message that you are a threat to them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 10/15/19 1:36:06 PM #7:	Don't hit cats. It only teaches them to dislike you. Even swatting them for bad behaviour is generally not good --- Not a doctor. Shh! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:928799475] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Don't hit cats. It only teaches them to dislike you. Even swatting them for bad behaviour is generally not good </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veedrock- 10/15/19 1:37:14 PM #8:	Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness. --- My friends call me Vee. I'm not your friend, buddy. <cite>Veedrock- posted [p:928799512] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 10/15/19 1:40:24 PM #9:	FatalAccident posted... Hmmm any ideas? Stop hitting animals for one. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/YvP6isz <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:928799648] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>Hmmm any ideas?</quote> Stop hitting animals for one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ninja_lootz 10/15/19 1:42:30 PM #10:	Have you tried getting a dog instead? --- MY HELMET'S ON YOU CAN'T TELL ME I'M NOT IN SPACE <cite>ninja_lootz posted [p:928799711] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Have you tried getting a dog instead?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 10/15/19 1:46:21 PM #11:	Veedrock- posted... Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness. It's pretentious to say don't hit your pets? --- This is my signature, there are many others like it, but this one is mine. If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:928799862] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Veedrock- posted...</cite> <quote>Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness.</quote> It's pretentious to say don't hit your pets?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 10/15/19 1:53:08 PM #12:	Hmmm Ill try the water bottle way. How would you discourage something specific ie if Ive come home and shes knocked my stuff over. Pulled curtains down etc? Take her to the pulled down curtain and spray her there? Or can you only discipline in the moment? --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:928800156] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Hmmm Ill try the water bottle way. How would you discourage something specific ie if Ive come home and shes knocked my stuff over. Pulled curtains down etc? Take her to the pulled down curtain and spray her there? Or can you only discipline in the moment?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 10/15/19 1:53:14 PM #13:	darcandkharg31 posted... Veedrock- posted... Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness. It's pretentious to say don't hit your pets? Its common knowledge if you dont hit your animals youre pretentious <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:928800164] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote>Veedrock- posted...</cite> <quote>Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness.</quote> It's pretentious to say don't hit your pets?</quote> Its common knowledge if you dont hit your animals youre pretentious</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 10/15/19 1:53:48 PM #14:	ninja_lootz posted... Have you tried getting a dog instead? Thats not really solving the issue of how to discipline the cat I already have --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:928800192] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>ninja_lootz posted...</cite> <quote>Have you tried getting a dog instead?</quote> Thats not really solving the issue of how to discipline the cat I already have</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skullbone 10/15/19 2:00:53 PM #15:	FatalAccident posted... How would you discourage something specific ie if Ive come home and shes knocked my stuff over. Pulled curtains down etc? Take her to the pulled down curtain and spray her there? Or can you only discipline in the moment? You can only discipline cats in the moment, they'll make absolutely no connection with what they did and your punishment. --- skull <cite>skullbone posted [p:928800466] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>How would you discourage something specific ie if Ive come home and shes knocked my stuff over. Pulled curtains down etc? Take her to the pulled down curtain and spray her there? Or can you only discipline in the moment?</quote> You can only discipline cats in the moment, they'll make absolutely no connection with what they did and your punishment.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 10/15/19 2:06:34 PM #16:	So try to catch her whilst shes misbehaving at the time and discourage her right there and then? Then hopefully whether or not Im around shell start to do it less? --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:928800688] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>So try to catch her whilst shes misbehaving at the time and discourage her right there and then? Then hopefully whether or not Im around shell start to do it less?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bulbasaur 10/15/19 2:07:33 PM #17:	how fucking hard did you hit your cat for it to actively be scared of you. --- it's hard to read my thoughts i'm feeling guess they're not real then <cite>Bulbasaur posted [p:928800723] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>how fucking hard did you hit your cat for it to actively be scared of you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 10/15/19 2:23:45 PM #18:	Never enough to hurt, just to annoy her in the same way I suppose a water bottle would. Hope she doesnt already hate me already then :/ --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:928801374] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Never enough to hurt, just to annoy her in the same way I suppose a water bottle would. Hope she doesnt already hate me already then :/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cacciato 10/15/19 2:29:06 PM #19:	Bulbasaur posted... how fucking hard did you hit your cat for it to actively be scared of you. He already said he punched her in the face with all his strength <cite>Cacciato posted [p:928801583] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Bulbasaur posted...</cite> <quote>how fucking hard did you hit your cat for it to actively be scared of you.</quote> He already said he punched her in the face with all his strength</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Superlinkbro 10/15/19 2:32:54 PM #20:	I really don't understand how someone could hit an animal. Like I get yelling but I would never smack a dog or cat unless it was already attacking me or something along those lines. No wonder why she is afraid of you. Just get a water sprayer and put water in it to spray her when she does something bad. Hitting does nothing. --- PSN: Super_Link_Bro/Switch FC: SW-0496-6694-1794 Please let me know if you want to friend me beforehand. <cite>Superlinkbro posted [p:928801742] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>I really don't understand how someone could hit an animal. Like I get yelling but I would never smack a dog or cat unless it was already attacking me or something along those lines. No wonder why she is afraid of you. Just get a water sprayer and put water in it to spray her when she does something bad. Hitting does nothing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SkynyrdRocker 10/15/19 4:40:25 PM #21:	I've never had a cat and I knew about spraying them with water. C'mon man. <cite>SkynyrdRocker posted [p:928806780] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>I've never had a cat and I knew about spraying them with water. C'mon man. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
aDirtyShisno 10/15/19 8:03:59 PM #22:	I blow air in my cats face whenever shes doing something wrong. She really hates it and it seems to convince her to stop, but shes also clearly a smarter-than-the-average cat to begin with. --- Que sera, sera. Whatever happens, happens. ...and he was never heard from again. <cite>aDirtyShisno posted [p:928814844] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>I blow air in my cats face whenever shes doing something wrong. She really hates it and it seems to convince her to stop, but shes also clearly a smarter-than-the-average cat to begin with. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sarcasthma 10/15/19 8:11:30 PM #23:	Veedrock- posted... Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness. Wow, its Michael Vick! --- What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches your watch. <cite>Sarcasthma posted [p:928815166] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Veedrock- posted...</cite> <quote>Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness.</quote> Wow, its Michael Vick!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 10/15/19 8:49:05 PM #24:	Sarcasthma posted... Veedrock- posted... Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness. Wow, its Michael Vick! Hey! Vick did his time! <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:928816859] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Sarcasthma posted...</cite> <quote>Veedrock- posted...</cite> <quote>Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness.</quote> Wow, its Michael Vick!</quote> Hey! Vick did his time!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HornedLion 10/15/19 8:51:57 PM #25:	Superlinkbro posted... FatalAccident posted... I hit her when shes doing things like Probably shouldn't hit her. There are ways to discipline a car without hitting them. Too late! Ive already reported him and this thread to CPS(cat protective services). TC, can I have a description of the cat, and whats its birthday. --- Don't runaway from troubles... instead meet them Hedons. <cite>HornedLion posted [p:928816980] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Superlinkbro posted...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>I hit her when shes doing things like</quote> Probably shouldn't hit her. There are ways to discipline a car without hitting them.</quote> Too late! Ive already reported him and this thread to CPS(cat protective services). TC, can I have a description of the cat, and whats its birthday.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sarcasthma 10/15/19 11:05:26 PM #26:	MICHALECOLE posted... Sarcasthma posted... Veedrock- posted... Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness. Wow, its Michael Vick! Hey! Vick did his time! But what did he do for me? --- What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches your watch. <cite>Sarcasthma posted [p:928822324] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>MICHALECOLE posted...</cite> <quote>Sarcasthma posted...</cite> <quote>Veedrock- posted...</cite> <quote>Not even 10 posts in and I'm drowning in pretentiousness.</quote> Wow, its Michael Vick!</quote> Hey! Vick did his time!</quote> But what did he do for me?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KJ StErOiDs 10/16/19 12:16:47 AM #27:	Toss something small and light at her, but don't let her know you did it. If she correlates her actions to an "environmental" consequence, she may be much more likely to avoid doing said action. I once got a reclining chair and didn't want my cat to lay on it. So when she did (the first day!), I tossed something like a lego at her when she wasn't looking - she sprang from the chair and I haven't seen her in it since. --- A plethora of DKC-related fanart to numb your mind: http://kjsteroids.deviantart.com <cite>KJ StErOiDs posted [p:928824798] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Toss something small and light at her, but don't let her know you did it. If she correlates her actions to an "environmental" consequence, she may be much more likely to avoid doing said action. I once got a reclining chair and didn't want my cat to lay on it. So when she did (the first day!), I tossed something like a lego at her when she wasn't looking - she sprang from the chair and I haven't seen her in it since.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unbridled9 10/16/19 12:19:37 AM #28:	All I did with my cat was pick him up and put him down whenever he went somewhere he wasn't supposed to and he figured it out. A timeout in the carry cage/bathroom at worst. He's now very obedient. --- I am the gentle hand who heals, the happy smile who shields, and the foot that will kick your ***! - White Mage <cite>Unbridled9 posted [p:928824896] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>All I did with my cat was pick him up and put him down whenever he went somewhere he wasn't supposed to and he figured it out. A timeout in the carry cage/bathroom at worst. He's now very obedient.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aaantlion 10/16/19 12:38:14 AM #29:	FatalAccident posted... Im scared shes gonna get more and more scared of me. I hit her when shes doing things like jumping up onto the ironing board when Im ironing, jumping on the stove when Im cooking, jumping on the soundboard shelf with exposed cables etc. But sometimes when I just walk past her she darts off like shes scared. I dont really remember her doing that when she was a kitten ie before I started telling her off for stuff like that. Or even when she pulls down the curtains I give her taps on the head. Really dont know how to discourage bad behaviour without making her hate me or be scared of me .__. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| Scientists are finally waking up to what pyramids have known all along. <cite>Aaantlion posted [p:928825421] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>Im scared shes gonna get more and more scared of me. I hit her when shes doing things like jumping up onto the ironing board when Im ironing, jumping on the stove when Im cooking, jumping on the soundboard shelf with exposed cables etc. But sometimes when I just walk past her she darts off like shes scared. I dont really remember her doing that when she was a kitten ie before I started telling her off for stuff like that. Or even when she pulls down the curtains I give her taps on the head. Really dont know how to discourage bad behaviour without making her hate me or be scared of me .__.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unbridled9 10/16/19 7:07:08 PM #30:	I should really point out that cats, and all animals, are not people. Providing discipline works on kids because you can talk to them and explain why they are being punished. You can't do that with an animal. Especially if you aren't consistent with the punishments. If you aren't it makes you come off as cruel and arbitrary. My suggestion would be to employ time-outs instead of hitting if you catch them doing something you dislike. --- I am the gentle hand who heals, the happy smile who shields, and the foot that will kick your ***! - White Mage <cite>Unbridled9 posted [p:928857600] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>I should really point out that cats, and all animals, are not people. Providing discipline works on kids because you can talk to them and explain why they are being punished. You can't do that with an animal. Especially if you aren't consistent with the punishments. If you aren't it makes you come off as cruel and arbitrary. My suggestion would be to employ time-outs instead of hitting if you catch them doing something you dislike.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 10/16/19 8:11:51 PM #31:	One time my step moms puppy grabbed my sub, I took it and put my foot under him and just flipped his ass over lulz. Didn't touch my food no more :D --- This is my signature, there are many others like it, but this one is mine. If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:928860171] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>One time my step moms puppy grabbed my sub, I took it and put my foot under him and just flipped his ass over lulz. Didn't touch my food no more :D</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 10/16/19 8:15:19 PM #32:	darcandkharg31 posted... One time my step moms puppy grabbed my sub, I took it and put my foot under him and just flipped his ass over lulz. Didn't touch my food no more :D I screamed like I was hurt. My puppy got scared and doesnt touch my food anymore unless I give him something... I kind of was at my sub was expensive... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:928860316] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote>One time my step moms puppy grabbed my sub, I took it and put my foot under him and just flipped his ass over lulz. Didn't touch my food no more :D</quote> I screamed like I was hurt. My puppy got scared and doesnt touch my food anymore unless I give him something... I kind of was at my sub was expensive...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wolfy42 10/16/19 9:55:34 PM #33:	Both cats and dogs can be trained to follow your directions. You don't need to hurt them, but being alpha to them, and in control can make your life much easier. Cats especially naturally do their own thing, but they will also follow rules if they respect you, and you don't even need to spray them with water to achieve it. Sadly I have no freaking clue how you create such a relationship, I just naturally did it over time with all my pets (never hurting any of them, or spraying them with water). I did yell at them (not like screaming but with anger in my voice or a growl) if they did something wrong, but I also gave them all a ton of love, and they all loved sleeping on me etc (even my cats). You certainly don't need to hurt them, and I would strongly advise against it as it could hurt your bond with your pet or make it not trust you, or look towards you for comfort etc. I guess my best advice is just create a relationship with your pet, show them love, but show them when you are upset or they do something wrong as well, they will try not to do things that upset you, especially if they grow to want to be with you all the time and you avoid them if they do something bad. --- Zangulus "I try to avoid having any knowledge at all of his dick." Glowing Elephant "Stonehedge was a sex thing." <cite>wolfy42 posted [p:928864276] in My cat kee... [t:78087852]...</cite> <quote>Both cats and dogs can be trained to follow your directions. You don't need to hurt them, but being alpha to them, and in control can make your life much easier. Cats especially naturally do their own thing, but they will also follow rules if they respect you, and you don't even need to spray them with water to achieve it. Sadly I have no freaking clue how you create such a relationship, I just naturally did it over time with all my pets (never hurting any of them, or spraying them with water). I did yell at them (not like screaming but with anger in my voice or a growl) if they did something wrong, but I also gave them all a ton of love, and they all loved sleeping on me etc (even my cats). You certainly don't need to hurt them, and I would strongly advise against it as it could hurt your bond with your pet or make it not trust you, or look towards you for comfort etc. I guess my best advice is just create a relationship with your pet, show them love, but show them when you are upset or they do something wrong as well, they will try not to do things that upset you, especially if they grow to want to be with you all the time and you avoid them if they do something bad.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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