Bengal Cat

　　1. Reasons Why Cats Misbehave and Fight

　　1. Estrus period: Cats fight fiercely due to jealousy during their estrus. During this time, many cats, especially males, become irritable and are prone to conflict with other cats.

　　2. Fighting over food: “Fights” caused by competing for food with other cats. Domestic cats usually don’t fight fiercely for food since they have enough to eat. But if there are multiple cats at home, this situation might occur.

　　3. Territory disputes: Cats have a strong sense of territory. Once they feel their territory is invaded, they will fight at any cost.

　　4. Just playing: Owners need to differentiate whether cats are playing or truly fighting because cats express affection in strange ways, like rubbing against each other, which can sometimes be mistaken for fighting.

　　2. Gentle Cat Training Methods

　　1. Intimate hugging for ten minutes

　　Cats need to grow up in a loving environment to be kind and maintain a healthy mindset. Even if owners are busy, they should come home and hug their cats for ten minutes. Affection increases the bond with your cat, and cats love being petted.

　　2. Praising in Western style

　　Cats are sensitive animals and pay close attention to their owner’s emotions. When praised, cats feel happy and encouraged, making them want to keep up the good behavior.

　　3. Using toys to lure

　　Prepare toys that cats like, such as wand teasers or small faux mice. When the cat pounces on you, use the prepared toy to attract its attention and increase interaction.

　　4. Stop behaviors with actions, establish your leadership

　　Mother cats establish leadership over kittens by gently holding the scruff and pressing them on the ground. You can imitate this method but must be gentle and repetitive. This will create recognition and absolute obedience in the cat, making it well-behaved.

　　5. Repeated firm vocal stops

　　When a cat pounces on you, do not be afraid. Instead, maintain a serious expression and firm attitude, scolding it with your voice. Using a simple “No” or “Don’t” can stop its attack. Verbal discipline helps deepen the cat’s memory.

　　3. Precautions When Scolding Disobedient Cats

　　1. Immediate stop: Owners should severely stop the misbehaving behavior right away. Cats don’t understand words, but they can be frightened by the tone and stop. After repeating a few times, cats will form a memory and stop misbehaving.

　　2. Bring to the scene: Cats are very forgetful. If you don’t bring them to the scene, they will be confused and don’t know why the owner is shouting. Always take the cat to the “crime scene” when scolding.

　　3. No physical punishment: Cats are much smaller than humans. Physical punishment can hurt the cat’s body and cause psychological humiliation, which is harmful to their mental health. (Source：PetsZone)