As much as we love them and accept them as they are, our dear felines sometimes know how to show strong character. So to avoid having little wild ones who scratch and chew everything that comes under their paws, and in order to make them the most pleasant companions possible, how do you manage? For this, there are some tips and exercises to apply so that your cat develops its ability to socialize!
As you can imagine, the two essential ingredients for this operation are patience and kindness. The best thing is to start applying these tips as early as possible in your cat’s life : this development will be easier and more naturelalthough it is always possible to start with an adult. Even if your cat retains its small characterthis will at least allow strengthen your bonds and your complicity.
1. Kindness and gentleness above all
This shouldn’t be too complicated… Just be patient and see if you can. logic when you decide to adopt a cat, right? Well that’s it main quality that you need to keep in mind when you try to make your cat a perfect example of sociability. Each cat has its own behaviorand it should be respected. So don’t force him to do activities that make him obviously nervous or aggressive.
2. Give him all the affection he needs
Hugs, kisses, caresses… All means are good for show affection. And a cat that feels loved is an animal that feels in confidence and has no not afraid of the Othere, even if he can still maintain a somewhat wild temperament. This will not prevent him from knowing that he has no nothing to fear with youotherwise a shower of hugs!
Affection also comes through nicknames! Do not hesitate to call him by sweet little names if you wish. There is no doubt that he will perceive affection and love which characterizes them, enough to give him ever more confidence.
3. Expand your circle of friends
Who says sociable says socialization! Meetings with other humans, cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits – and many others – will forge him an ability to discover which will make him less anxious. The only condition is of course to ensure that the humans or animals with whom you provoke the encounter are receptive to cats. If you are not sure, keep an eye out on your animal so that the situation does not turn sour. The same goes for the environments : cats can reveal real explorer skills !
4. Teach him some basic commands
Let it be said, “training” a cat is not the easiest mission in the world. But if he knows answer the call of the treat bag when he hangs out too late or hides under the furniture, there is no reason why he can’t learn some basic ordersNo ? Teach him with patience and repeatedly simple instructions using the principle of reward can become a daily exercise!
Far from constraining your cat, allowing him to obey a few simple instructions can only strengthen your bond and complicity that unites you. In fact, he will know as soon as he hears his name that he is recalled to a loving home (and where he can find food in addition to cuddles). Also, he will be able to learn that a well-behaved cat don’t climb the curtains.
5. Play with him as much as possible
Learning with rewards is good, but assimilate things without realizing itit’s better! And that’s precisely the whole point of the game and the special times that you give to your cat. We know it only too well, gaming is the ultimate activity for strengthening bonds. Although we consider cats as independent animals par excellence, getting into the habit of playing with them on a daily basis will only make them more sociable!
