"Jim Lawton" wrote in message
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Hitting cats isn't great either. If a cat really annoys me I just chase it
shouting at t he top of my voice - makes me feel better, and does them no
harm.

There's always something that a cat can't stand that will stop just about
any behavior instantly. My tribe cannot stand the sound of my wife sneezing.
All I have to do is mimmic one of her sneezes and they leave the area
immediately.