How to discourage cat from resting in a certain spot

[max6166]

Is there any gentle way to discourage my indoor cat from sitting on a specific area of the floor? The area is about 1m x 1m (3' x 3') and the floor is wood.

I was thinking of somehow making that spot a bit less comfortable to be on, but haven't been able to come up with a practical way to do this.

I have tried just repeatedly shooing him away, but he eventually broke my spirit with his determination.

 

[Katie M]

Why don't you want him in that particular spot?

 

[Talien]

Double sided tape.

 

[max6166]

Double sided tape.

Thanks. Double-sided tape might work. I would likely have to replace it very frequently though.

I was hoping for something that would require less maintenance. I imagine a week or two would do the trick.

But I will give it a try.

 

[Furballsmom]

Put the sticky tape onto something else such as cardboard

Also, try some irresistible like a marshmallow bed elsewhere

 

[max6166]

Put the sticky tape onto something else such as cardboard

Also, try some irresistible like a marshmallow bed elsewhere

Thanks. I meant that the top of the tape would likely quickly become covered in cat hair and lose it's tack. We've got a few other cats.

He does have a few nice beds and other hangouts he's used for years. He still uses those, but also spends hours every day at this new problematic spot.

 

[Furballsmom]

What's the draw? Is it warm, or does it have a window?

. I meant that the top of the tape would likely quickly become covered in cat hair and lose it's tack. We've got a few other cats.

Right, --I was thinking of saving your wooden floor from the tape, and having to reapply it.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Again, why this particular spot? And what is the draw for it? Can that draw be re-created elsewhere? When telling a cat "no," the best way to get a good response is giving them an equally attractive "yes" as an alternative.

 

[game misconduct]

sometimes you just need to compromise is all the napkin box keeps her tail and legs out of my dinner and she can have the girlfriends spot at the table until the gf is ready and out of class to eat then she moves to the spot next to methey compete

 

[Mamanyt1953]

game misconduct , don't you mean when your "other girlfriend" is ready to eat? We know the furry girlfriend's opinion on that!

 

[game misconduct]

think i posted before i am owned by bratty females

 

[maggie101]

Is there any gentle way to discourage my indoor cat from sitting on a specific area of the floor? The area is about 1m x 1m (3' x 3') and the floor is wood.

I was thinking of somehow making that spot a bit less comfortable to be on, but haven't been able to come up with a practical way to do this.

I have tried just repeatedly shooing him away, but he eventually broke my spirit with his determination.

Put a box down. I remember photo of how to get cats off the table and 4 sitting in boes.