Okay - it worked so well with Lucky that we thought it was the answer to all our introducing cats problems in the future. However, the little one, Charm, wants out so badly she's started climbing the screen door if we don't pay attention to her. (For those of you who might not know - we put up a screen door on one of the bedroom doors so the cats could get a feel for each other between the doors). Now, I go in that room as much as I can and play with her, etc. Also, Kitty and Lucky (especially Lucky) goes to the door a lot. I realize every time I go and tell Charm "no" when she's on the screen door she's getting exactly what she wants - my attention (whether it be negative or not). Also, I read another post recently that stated you don't punish cats - I agree, but I have tried to take care of this problem every way I know how - even the dreaded squirt bottle - which only worked temporarily.
Any ideas? I'm afraid if she gets to the top of the door and jumps she'll hurt herself.
I must get a photo of this sometime, though, just to remember all her kitten antics years and years down the road. If I manage - I'll post it.
I know we have to trim her nails tonight - do you think that will help? I'm more worried about her wellbeing than anything else.
Any ideas? I'm afraid if she gets to the top of the door and jumps she'll hurt herself.
I must get a photo of this sometime, though, just to remember all her kitten antics years and years down the road. If I manage - I'll post it.
I know we have to trim her nails tonight - do you think that will help? I'm more worried about her wellbeing than anything else.