Exotic Shorthair Cat

    Cat Personality Type: “Nine-Rank Sesame Officer” Type

　　The “Nine-Rank Sesame Officer” type cat has a timid and cowardly personality. These cats generally lack confidence and have strong feelings of insecurity, sometimes refusing to go outside at all. This type of cat usually exhibits more destructive behaviors such as scratching and chewing on objects. This may be related to their past experiences, such as having been severely scolded, frequently changing living environments, or even having multiple owners. These factors leave shadows in the cat's mind, leading to timidity.

　　Training Methods:

　　1. Loving Care

　　Before training, the owner must first provide enough loving care to dispel the cat’s inner fear, spend more time accompanying it, and warm it with love. Then, take measures to train it, with the main goal being to help it overcome fear of strangers. The owner should often hold the cat, talk to it, and even play recordings of their voice to comfort it.

　　2. Fight Fire with Fire

　　Timid cats generally fear seeing people, but after getting used to meeting strangers, they gradually improve. Therefore, owners should take their cats out for walks more often. If the cat resists, a small gift can be given, but remember to trim its nails to avoid scratches. However, if the resistance is too strong, the owner should not force it. Another option is to bring over a friend’s outgoing cat, so it can be motivated by the other cat.

　　Training timid cats must be done step by step without rushing. Patience and care are essential. Only when the cat is familiar with, dependent on, and trusts you should you take it outside. Because with you as their support, their fear of the outside world will decrease under your accompaniment.