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submitted by sadieragbaby
Hi everyone
We have 4 cats and I would like some suggestions on how to deal with them when moving around the house or leaving through the front door. 2 of them like to escape and it’s very frustrating to have to rely on my partner to tell me if the cats are there or not when I’m leaving the house. Also, when I have to find one of them to do something with them like brushing, they move too quickly by the time I have got to them to pick them up. I have tried bells but they damage the cat’s hearing the the cats have been able to stop them from ringing anyway. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
We have 4 cats and I would like some suggestions on how to deal with them when moving around the house or leaving through the front door. 2 of them like to escape and it’s very frustrating to have to rely on my partner to tell me if the cats are there or not when I’m leaving the house. Also, when I have to find one of them to do something with them like brushing, they move too quickly by the time I have got to them to pick them up. I have tried bells but they damage the cat’s hearing the the cats have been able to stop them from ringing anyway. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
SpikeTheCookie 3 points 3y ago
There are two different issues here, I think.
First, you want the cats to come to you when it's time for something like brushing (or making sure they're inside). This is a cat training issue, and of course cats can be trained! Not training them is training them that they don't have to come to you when called.
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Second is tripping over then and other issues. It would be great if animals always knew where we were and got out of our way, but sometimes they sleep or aren't paying attention.
If your cats can hear, you can train them based on an auditory signal, just as loudly clapping your hands, stomping your foot, or just saying, "Yo, cats!"
Frankly, I talk to myself all the time, so shouting out, "Yo cats!" or "Yo pupper!" would seem par for the course. LOL
And finally, the escaping issue... this really is a difficult one. Long-term, you train the cats to sit and stay at the door and never run outside. Depending on the cat, that can be more difficult or not.
But it's a safety issue and you need it resolved now in the short-term as you work on the longterm. /u/winkta's answer is really good. They get treats that are tossed away from door.
And... you can also do this with their meals! Time their meals to be when you leave for work and when you get home.
When you leave, give them delicious food in another room. When you get home, immediately give them food in another room. They can learn that the good thing that happens when the door opens... is food in another room!
First, you want the cats to come to you when it's time for something like brushing (or making sure they're inside). This is a cat training issue, and of course cats can be trained! Not training them is training them that they don't have to come to you when called.
Here is $1. You'll have to give your email address to read the article.
Second is tripping over then and other issues. It would be great if animals always knew where we were and got out of our way, but sometimes they sleep or aren't paying attention.
If your cats can hear, you can train them based on an auditory signal, just as loudly clapping your hands, stomping your foot, or just saying, "Yo, cats!"
Frankly, I talk to myself all the time, so shouting out, "Yo cats!" or "Yo pupper!" would seem par for the course. LOL
And finally, the escaping issue... this really is a difficult one. Long-term, you train the cats to sit and stay at the door and never run outside. Depending on the cat, that can be more difficult or not.
But it's a safety issue and you need it resolved now in the short-term as you work on the longterm. /u/winkta's answer is really good. They get treats that are tossed away from door.
And... you can also do this with their meals! Time their meals to be when you leave for work and when you get home.
When you leave, give them delicious food in another room. When you get home, immediately give them food in another room. They can learn that the good thing that happens when the door opens... is food in another room!
razzretina 2 points 3y ago
Put bells on them. I have to do this with my dog and it’s very useful most of the time. Many cat collars are made with bells already on them.
Sarinon 2 points 3y ago
I use a laser pointer, our cats reliably chase it over anything else except food. Alternatively you could toss some dry food for them. :)
sadieragbaby [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thanks for that
winkta 1 points 3y ago
similarly, our cats go crazy for these little catnip-filled mice that we keep by the door. i just toss one up the stairs whenever im worried theyll try to head out with me.
sadieragbaby [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thanks for these suggestions.
Midget_Katt 1 points 3y ago
The escaping part you could do a double door system like at zoo when you go to the bird cages. You walk through one shut if behind you and then open the main house door. It takes some building but it's a great system once you got it set up
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