As the saying goes, “Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles.” Therefore, if you decide to train your beloved cat, the first thing to do is to gain a deep understanding of them, so that you can better manage them. Today, the editor will explore the nature of cats with everyone.

　　1. Highly alert. Cats are among the smartest animals, and they have a high level of alertness. They remain vigilant towards slight sounds or potential dangers. They always try to position themselves advantageously. Once they gain the initiative, they will pounce like lightning with sharp claws to attack prey or “enemies.”

　　2. Patient. Cats are also one of the most patient animals. To catch prey (mainly rodents and birds), they often crouch in hiding, half-close their eyes, and remain motionless waiting for the prey to arrive. Sometimes, cats run close to the ground with their belly nearly touching, resembling hunters chasing prey, which is very interesting.

　　3. Strong possessiveness. Cats have strong possessiveness and guard their food. They often mark the area around their activity zone with urine signals. Any conspecifics who trespass or deliberately intrude into this range will be retaliated against. When angry or frightened, cats display a behavior pattern: their fur stands on end, they bare their teeth and claws, and sway their thick tails left and right.

　　4. Dislike dogs. In cat training, cats and dogs are not very friendly towards each other. Once they meet, especially an unfamiliar dog, the cat will arch its back, stare at the other, and emit hissing or purring sounds. When a dog approaches, if there are nearby trees or wooden posts, the cat will immediately climb to escape. Otherwise, it will extend the sharp claws on its toes and pounce on the dog like lightning; their courage is really surprising. When cats misbehave, like scratching bed sheets, quilts, sofas, or biting indoor plants, if the owner scolds them, they behave like children being reprimanded — lowering their heads, tucking their tails, or hiding in dark places. In hiding, they still keep an eye on their owners, both annoyed and playful.

　　5. Love cleanliness. Cats love cleanliness, and perhaps because of this trait, cats have become ideal companion animals. Cats dislike eating leftovers and may even completely refuse food. Therefore, owners must discard leftover food timely and wash food bowls cleanly.