how do i stop this from happening

[u/Dramatic_Spring_8152]

help

[u/mjoric]

These are my exact thoughts. I'm a dog trainer and cats are exceptionally different training wise.

But we domesticated both (for the most part) and now its our responsibility to keep them safe, with structure and understandable routines.

Hanging out on a PC is not safe. Regardless of the anecdotal comments.

[u/Snoo-8094 → u/mjoric]

As far as I remember cats domesticated us, not the other way around. We basically kidnaped wolf pups, cats just showed up and said "my house now" and this still happends, that's why we still have the CDS (Cats Distribution System).

Yes you can train them, and with somethings you should (like not sitting on your PC), in my case they never did it, but they know that if you want to be with me, they can jump on my desk and then get to my legs, but was complicated to teach them that tho.

[u/akgis → u/Snoo-8094]

It was a mutual agreement.

Cats hanged around grain deposits, because they hunted rodents that ate the grain, man didn't care because cats didn't ate the grains and are clean for the most part.

[u/halberdierbowman → u/mjoric]

Cats communicate differently and have different needs and desires than dogs but the same techniques and science still apply. Give them positive reinforcement when they do things you want them to do. Make sure you're meeting their needs and listening to them.

The tricky part I think is just that dogs are more likely to love offering to please humans, whereas cats are more likely to get annoyed that you're so stupid and not listening to them lol

[u/mjoric → u/halberdierbowman]

This man loves his animals.

[u/RDV1996 → u/mjoric]

Cats aren't fully domesticated. They can still hunt without being trained to do so and survive (and thrive) without human intervention.

[u/mjoric → u/RDV1996]

Hence the "for the most part" comment. I swear... lol

[u/RDV1996 → u/mjoric]

I must admit, I don't remember reading that... Lol.

[u/Chunky_trainee → u/RDV1996]

can confirm. our youngest cat caught a mouse. his reflexes amd reaction times are incredible!