disobedient behavior in cats

Pet Training Article

• Disobedient Behavior in Cats

Cats can engage in a number of behaviors that are not always appropriate in a home environment. While some of these behaviors may be the result of disobedience, other unwanted behaviors can occur as a result of medical issues. Some types of disobedient behaviors develop when a cat is in an environment that does not suit its needs. If your cat is displaying inappropriate behavior, here are some guidelines that will help you to identify bad behavior or behavior that could have another cause other than disobedience.

Disobedient behavior in cats is behavior which breaks the boundaries and rules of the home. For example if a cat knows it is not supposed to jump on the kitchen table and continues to do so, this type of behavior can be classified as disobedient behavior. Disobedient behavior can also include aggressive or territorial behavior that can cause harm to other pets or people in the household.

Some types of behavior, such as spraying or scratching the furniture, may seem like disobedient behavior to people. However, this type of behavior is quite normal to cats. Cats that have not been spayed or neutered will, in many cases, begin to spray around the home. Urinating outside of the litter box can also be a sign of bladder or urinary problems or other underlying medical conditions. Cats will also scratch furniture or walls if they do not have anything else to use to sharpen their claws.

If your cat is displaying inappropriate behavior in the home, take a moment to examine why this behavior is occurring first before you use any behavioral modification techniques. If your cat’s behavior is severely out of control, you may want to have your cat examined by a veterinarian to ensure that the behavior isn’t a result of a medical condition.