Cats can be obedient and well-behaved at times, but they also have mischievous moments. When faced with cats that like to cause trouble, owners should stop them promptly and punish them if necessary. Only in this way can cats learn a lesson and gradually help them break bad habits. So, what good methods are there to punish cats?

　　First, we should know that scratching is an instinct of cats; you cannot completely forbid cats from performing instinctive actions. Therefore, in the process of punishing cats, it is important to note that malicious scolding and beating cannot change their instinctive behavior. You can try preparing a dedicated cat climbing frame or scratching board to satisfy their scratching needs.

　　Second, punishing cats is acceptable, but the degree should be controlled. Strictly speaking, malicious scolding and beating are not acceptable. You can loudly reprimand your cat or gently tap its head with your hand, but severe beating is not allowed. At the same time, a good way to punish cats is using a water spray gun. We know cats are afraid of water, so using water to punish them can immediately stop them whether they are fighting or about to fight.

　　There are many ways to punish cats, and different owners have different methods. However, I need to remind you that punishment should also be timely. That is, you should punish your cat immediately when it makes a mistake, rather than bringing up old incidents several days later. Doing so will only confuse the cat and fail to achieve the purpose of punishment.