In the life of people and cats, some of the behaviors of cats occasionally cause trouble to their owners, such as scratching furniture, urinating and defecating anywhere, etc. Faced with these behaviors, some owners may adopt the extreme punishment...
In the life of people and cats, some of the behaviors of cats occasionally cause trouble to their owners, such as scratching furniture, urinating and defecating anywhere, etc. Faced with these behaviors, some owners may adopt the extreme punishment method of "abandoning cats", hoping to make cats more obedient by allowing them to experience the fear of being abandoned.
But in fact, this method not only does not help solve the problem, but will cause profound harm to the cat's psychology and destroy the trust relationship with its owner. The misunderstanding of the "cat abandonment effect"
The "cat abandonment effect" originates from a misunderstanding, that is, by simulating the experience of a cat being abandoned, cats can cherish the current living environment and the care of their owners, and thus become more obedient. But in fact, this practice ignores the psychological characteristics and feelings of cats, and mistakenly imposes human emotional reactions on cats. There are essential differences between cats and humans in terms of emotional expression and processing methods. It is unscientific and inhuman to simply compare human psychological reactions to deal with cats' behavior problems.
Damage to cats
Destroy trust relationships: cats have a deep sense of dependence on the environment and their owners. Through the extreme punishment method of "abandoned cat effect", cats will feel a strong sense of insecurity and betrayal, thus destroying their trust in their owners. Over time, cats may become increasingly distrustful and even engage in aggressive behavior.
Induce stress response: being frequently placed in an unfamiliar or feeling unsafe environment will leave cats in a stressed state for a long time, which will not only affect their mental health, but may also cause various behavioral problems, such as excessive cleaning of themselves, increasing aggressiveness, etc.
Emotional retreat: Long-term insecurity and fear will allow cats to learn to protect themselves with retreat and indifference. They may become increasingly silent and negative, losing the liveliness and curiosity that cats should have.
Correct way of coping
Patient education: In the face of improper behavior of cats, patience education and positive guidance should be adopted. It is possible to properly correct wrong behavior by rewarding good behaviors rather than taking punishment or abandonment.
Providing appropriate toys and activities: Many times, cats’ misbehavior is caused by lack of adequate activity and stimulation. Providing cats with appropriate toys and scheduling enough play time can effectively reduce their anxiety and boredom, thereby reducing the occurrence of bad behavior.
Understand cats' needs: Each cat's personality and needs are unique. Owners should take the time to observe and understand their cats, adjusting their ways of getting along and setting up their environment according to their personalities and preferences to meet their needs.
"Abandoned cats" not only cannot solve the cat's behavioral problems, but will cause serious harm to their mental health and destroy the trust relationship with their owners.
The correct way is to guide cats to form good behavioral habits and establish a harmonious relationship between people and pets through patient education, providing appropriate activities and in-depth understanding of cats' needs.
