Somali Cat

　　Training cats is not an easy task. Although many remind themselves to guide patiently, many owners still lose their temper with cats for various reasons, and some even directly punish their cats. In fact, some cats do not become better behaved after being punished; they may actually become more aggressive.

　　In fact, cats who are continuously subjected to punitive education tend to have mood fluctuations. Some cats may become depressed, and just a raised hand can scare them into immediately hiding in a corner. Others may become irritable, sometimes reacting with a bite at the slightest provocation. Besides increased aggression, they may gradually distance themselves from you; after all, if you always punish them, they may start seeing you as a threat.

　　Some owners do not pay attention to methods when punishing cats. Under such circumstances, you may receive more "bills" from the cat—they may do more things that make you angry because they do not understand your intentions. For example, if a cat urinates on the bed and you do not catch it in the act but punish it afterward, the cat may not understand why it is being punished. Some cats may think urinating on the bed is wrong but think it is acceptable to urinate elsewhere, so next time, they might urinate on the sofa.

　　Of course, this does not mean that owners cannot use punitive education at all during training, but it is crucial to pay attention to the methods and degree when punishing cats. Otherwise, when the cat turns hostile and rejects you, don’t regret it!(Source：PetsZone)