Folded Ear Cat

　　Cats are known for their sleepiness and independent nature, so when people hope for a pet companion that does not require much care, they often choose cats. Unfortunately, although the owner's intention is good, they soon discover: cats often jump onto the kitchen counter to explore, scratch the sofa, chew on the green plants at home... At this point, they realize that having a cat was a mistake. Thus, they "remove" the cat from the family.

　　The mistake these owners make is thinking that cats cannot be trained to be well-behaved and rule-abiding pets. Everyone unquestioningly believes dogs can be trained, but most people think cats cannot be trained and are "unreasonable." Cats, like dogs and children, need behavior guidance and norms, knowing what to do and what not to do. First, you must spend some time clearly defining what the cat is allowed to do and what is not allowed, then strictly train your cat according to the rules you set, without compromise (in other words, you can’t be soft-hearted). After a period of training, cats will gradually develop good living habits; over time, you will find that you and your cat live more harmoniously and respect each other more.

　　Be very careful during training not to harm or cause pain to the cat. Observations show that when kittens behave wrongly, mother cats lightly tap the kittens’ noses with their paws as a warning. A cat’s nose is very sensitive; a gentle tap can quickly attract its attention. Always remember, actions should be light.

　　Persistence is key in the training process. If you try a few times without results and then give up, restarting training later will be more difficult: the cat will become confused and stubborn—can you blame it? But if you truly decide to start training anew now, be consistent! This time the training may be tougher, but it is not impossible to succeed.

　　The most important point is to maintain a positive perspective. There will be many “no” moments during training, but don’t forget to be happy when your cat behaves correctly. Whenever it performs the right behavior (scratching on a cat scratching board, walking in the kitchen without jumping on the dining table or counters), remember to encourage it and even offer a treat as a reward (when it is hungry). Encouraging correct behavior and criticizing wrong behavior will help you achieve good results in training your cat.