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Cat on furniture
I just got a new couch. I really dont want my cat jumping on it because she scratched up my old one really bad. How can I train her not to jump on it? Shes an older cat.
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Cats, like dogs naturally live in large groups with a structure or hierarchy. For example, in the wild you can see a lion, the Alpha Lion or Lioness, eats first, mates first etc. No-one can eat before them etc.
This is how cats live and thrive. The best way to prevent your cat from sitting on the couch it so simply pick her up, and put her down everytime she sits on the couch. You need to be patient, especially as she is older. Whenever she gets onto the couch, simply pick her up, and put her on the floor. Whatever you do, be consistent. If oneday you cant be bothered, and think "she's only sleeping...and im tired", stop, and move her off, as if you give her mixed signals, she will get confused.
What you can also do, it get a really comfortable cat bed, or pillow, and place it where you dont mind her sleeping. This can be her own territory, and she will be comfortable.
Hope i helped, and if you need anymore advice, let me know :)
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Well, as people say "You can't teach a dog new tricks" but, if you keep the cat off the couch by taking it off or just saying No a lot of times when it comes near, it will probably get the sense not to go on anymore.
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