- Joined
- Apr 2, 2024
- Messages
- 3
- Purraise
- 1
My cat Raz lays next to on the couch. He has several others places like cat tree, cubby, etc. He insists on the dining table. I've spread my Bibles and notebooks on it but he just lays on them. Help!
This is what I’ve been trying with my cats who like to hang out with me in the kitchen. I put these little cat beds under a counter in the kitchen. When one of them gets up on a counter, I spray a bit of catnip spray on the cat bed and put the offending cat on the bed. Yesterday they both stayed on the beds while I was cooking.Try to find him a place where he'd like to lay, better.
Thanks for your help. I know better than to raise my voice or spray water, etc. that just instills fear. I gently shoo him from the table. I live in a one bedroom so the dining table and living room are open. I've left a small area on the table for him so I'm going to see if that helps.Aww. He is interested in what you are interested in.
It will be very hard to get him not to do this. Is he allowed on furniture and other tables? Is he hurting the books? Does he have other places that are more appealing, if you are a cat, to be?
You may have to just restrict access to the room with the books on the table
One thing to keep in mind is that yelling at him or chasing him off the table will not prevent him from goi g up there when you aren’t there.
They do make a device called “Scat Cat” or something like that. It is a canister of compressed air that is motion activated, so when the cat jumps on the table and triggers it, the air comes out with a hissing noise. But, I can see him being frightened and damaging your books with his reaction.
That sounds like a good idea. The tablecloth hangs long so he likes to sleep in the chairs where it's private. Our morning routine is he and his sister are fed while I brew my tea. Then we all sit on the couch and they get their brush and cuddle time. I usually have an hour for Raz to lay next to me. Chloe is more independentTry to find him a place where he'd like to lay, better.
Our youngest cat, Elliot, liked to jump up on my computer desk while I'm typing. It's annoying to have a cat on your desk while you're trying to look at the screen and work!
The solution: Let him lay on my lap, instead. He gets petting and kitty loving. Sometimes, he plays with the computer mouse or paws at the keyboard while I type. (moving fingers) Generally, he stays quiet and out of my way. I'm glad to have Elliot on my lap if he behaves.
Elliot will come into the room and murr at me. I'll say, "Okay," and pat my lap with my hand. He jumps up and settles in.
I'll do my thing at the computer. He'll lay there and snuggle on my lap. I'll pet him every so often. When he's done, he just stands up and jumps down. If I have to get up or if I want the cat to get down, I'll just give him a gentle pat on the bum and say, "Get up!" Down he jumps.
All that Elliot really wants is some attention. He's the true definition of "Velcro Cat." He just needs to know that his humans are there for him. He can be very insecure! I just looked at the situation, figured out what Elliot wanted and gave him something better.
Maybe you could pull up a chair, next to your reading table and put a pillow or a folded up blanket on the seat. Encourage your cat to make himself comfortable and give him some occasional loving.
Once he gets the idea that he likes it better, he'll start doing it all the time.