Maine Coon Cat
 

I would like to hear from anyone with the problem of a cat jumping up
on tables, counters and also being very fast in going in open closets,
doors, etc., I have had many cats over a long period of time but this
8 mo. old is driving me crazy. Is it the breed? This cat has long
silky-like hair and a tail that is very furry and wide. I have had
him neutered thinking this would settle him down a little but it did
not. I have tried lightly tapping him in the face with newspaper and
I have tried spraying water in his face also constantly picking him
off the table, etc., and saying a loud "NO" Help is appreciated
and thanks!

Maine Coon Cat
 

On May 9, 12:33*am, jello73 wrote:
I would like to hear from anyone with the problem of a cat jumping up
on tables, counters and also being very fast in going in open closets,
doors, etc., *I have had many cats over a long period of time but this
8 mo. old is driving me crazy. *Is it the breed? * This cat has long
silky-like hair and a tail that is very furry and wide. *I have had
him neutered thinking this would settle him down a little but it did
not. *I have tried lightly tapping him in the face with newspaper and
I have tried spraying water in his face also constantly picking him
off the table, etc., and saying a loud "NO" * * *Help is appreciated
and thanks!

My cats do it all the time, I am always yelling at them. Sorry Im not
much help but your not alone. Take care, peaceful cats

Maine Coon Cat
 

If he is a Maine Coon, he will be a kitten for two years. My Tiger will
put his front paws on the table but that's as far as he will go. When I
tell him to get down he usually does after two or three times. Tiger is
ten years old and weighs 24 pounds.


---MIKE---
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')

Maine Coon Cat
 

He's at the age where he's discovered that he can jump up on things.
Please don't use a newspaper or spray bottle. It will either make him
scared of you, or just encourage him to do it when you're not
looking.

Try one of these non-direct methods, which will startle him but he
won't associate it with you. You can put sticky strips/tape on the
table or cookie sheets with some water in them (if he dislikes water)
to discourage him. You can also put a few pennies in empty soda cans
and line them up on the edge of the counter/table. When he jumps up,
they will fall and startle him.

Also, remove ALL tempting items, food, toys, etc, so it's not as
appealing to him. Make sure he has a tall cat tree that he can jump on
instead.

Maine Coon Cat
 

"Rene S." wrote

Also, remove ALL tempting items, food, toys, etc, so it's not as
appealing to him. Make sure he has a tall cat tree that he can jump on
instead.

Personally we keep the cat off the bookshelf next to the fish tank, with a
1.5 ft tall Godzilla, but then thats me and fits well in our lack of decor
;-)