cats are naturally curious and the
kitchen counter is one of their best
places to look around
this Behavior can be bad for a number of
reasons which is too bad
it's not only dirty because cat's paws
can have germs on them but it can also
be dangerous if they knock over a hot
stove or sharp knife
there are luckily a few easy things you
can do to keep cats off the table
the kitchen counter is one of the most
dangerous places in our home because it
is where we keep food sharp items store
electrical appliances and cook meals on
a hot stove
because cats are naturally good at
climbing and moving quickly they are
drawn to high places
cats feel most safe and comfortable when
they can look around
rest and sleep from a high place
cats are also curious and eat when they
have the chance
that are very interested in food will
find it hard to stay away from the bar
when food or Crumbs are left out in the
open
from our cat's point of view jumping or
climbing on things we don't want them to
is normal
it may drive us crazy and be dirty but
to our cat it's just what cats do
follow these tips to stop and deal with
counter jumping Behavior by training and
finding other answers
1.
provide an alternative surface
cats love to jump and climb and it's in
their nature to do so
you can give your cat a safe place to
climb and jump by giving it a different
surface like a cat tree or a shelf unit
this can help keep them off your tables
and other places you don't want them to
be
you can get your cat to use the other
area by putting treats or toys on it and
giving it praise when it does
2. keep counters clean
cats are usually drawn to counters where
there is food because they can smell it
by keeping your tables Clean and Free of
food scraps you make them less appealing
to your cat
make sure to clean up spills and crumbs
right away and use a cleaner to wipe
down your counters often
three use double-sided tape
cats don't like the way double-sided
tape feels when it sticks to their paws
by putting some on the edge of your
counter you're making a real barrier
that will stop your cat from jumping up
make sure to change the tape often
because it can lose its ability to stick
4.
use citrus
Citrus smells bad to many cats so using
a citrus scented cleaner or rubbing a
citrus peel on your table can be a good
way to keep them away
but keep in mind that the smell of
citrus may not bother some cats so this
may not work for every cat
5. use motion activated deterrence
air cans are ultrasonic devices that
startle your cat when they move can stop
them from jumping up on the table
these gadgets can work but they can be
expensive and may not work for every cat
make sure to follow the steps carefully
so you don't hurt your cat by accident
six
use aluminum foil
aluminum foil feels bad on cat's paws so
putting some on your counter can be a
good way to keep them away
make sure to cover the whole table with
foil since your cap may try to jump over
or around it
but keep in mind that this might not
work for all cats and some cats might
even like playing with the foil
7.
provide plenty of toys
cats are more likely to climb on tables
when they are bored or don't have enough
to do
by giving your cat a lot of things in
time to play you can keep it busy and
make it less likely to jump up
cat trees and other interactive toys
that urge cats to climb and jump can be
very helpful
eight
use a spray bottle
some cats can be scared Away by a quick
splash of water from a spray bottle
but keep in mind that you should only
use this method as a last option and
never to punish your cat
instead use it to stop your cat from
doing something bad and move them to a
better area
9. set boundaries
setting clear limits and teaching your
cat not to jump up on the counter can
help stop the habit
start by giving your cat treats when it
stays on the ground and gently move it
to a different area when it tries to
jump up
your cat will learn that it can't go on
the counter if you tell it over and over
again
10.
consider a pet barrier
if nothing else works you might want to
think about buying a pet fence to keep
your cat from getting on your counters
this can be helpful if you have a cat
that is very determined and doesn't
listen to other ways to stop it
there are many different kinds of pet
barriers from simple plastic barriers to
more artistic ones that fit in with your
home style
in conclusion
to keep cats off the counter you need to
use a variety of methods such as giving
them an alternative surface keeping the
counters clean using deterrence giving
them a lot of toys and time to play and
setting clear limits
with time and care you can help your cat
stop jumping up on the counter so that
your kitchen stays clean and safe
it's important to know that cats like to
climb and sit on high things
they don't just act badly they do what
comes naturally to them
they don't have as much of a sense of
right and wrong or act out of spite as
people do
even though they may seem annoying they
act in a way that makes sense for where
they are
reward your cat for the things you
wanted to try to do not for the things
you don't want it to do
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