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Kitty learns how to get attention
A long time ago when Rhett and Scarlett (littermates, now 3 years
old, but adopted at about 9 weeks) were learning how to play, how to scratch their toys, learning everything, I would praise them for scratching their posts and cat tree and the turbo scratcher that everyone loves. Over time Rhett learned that if he scratched the turbo scratcher I'd rub his ears and praise him. Then somehow it evolved into if he rolled the ball around the track, I'd somehow react, either giggling, or just talking to him. Now it's turned in to this scenario every day: Rhett bats the ball around the track. Comes to me if I'm working on the computer for pets. Mommy is working on computer and not paying any attention to kitties, Rhett goes to bat the ball, comes to Mommy for pets. If Mommy is busy and doesn't notice, Rhett bats ball again and comes to Mommy for pets. Its now gotten to the point that if I hear the ball going around, I better give him attention for doing it when he comes over to me, otherwise he'll put his paws up on the table and reach up to nibble my hands as I type. What a smart cat. -- Cheryl |
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Kitty learns how to get attention
"Cheryl" wrote in message ... A long time ago when Rhett and Scarlett (littermates, now 3 years old, but adopted at about 9 weeks) were learning how to play, how to scratch their toys, learning everything, I would praise them for scratching their posts and cat tree and the turbo scratcher that everyone loves. Over time Rhett learned that if he scratched the turbo scratcher I'd rub his ears and praise him. Then somehow it evolved into if he rolled the ball around the track, I'd somehow react, either giggling, or just talking to him. Now it's turned in to this scenario every day: Rhett bats the ball around the track. Comes to me if I'm working on the computer for pets. Mommy is working on computer and not paying any attention to kitties, Rhett goes to bat the ball, comes to Mommy for pets. If Mommy is busy and doesn't notice, Rhett bats ball again and comes to Mommy for pets. Its now gotten to the point that if I hear the ball going around, I better give him attention for doing it when he comes over to me, otherwise he'll put his paws up on the table and reach up to nibble my hands as I type. What a smart cat. -- Cheryl Aren't our masters clever?! Rhett has you well trained. Duffy loves the Turbo Scratcher, too. In fact, it's his favorite toy -- he's ambidextrous with it and will bat it one direction, then the other. MaryL |
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Kitty learns how to get attention
Cheryl wrote:
Rhett bats the ball around the track. Mine has learned that if she does that when I'm trying to sleep, he toy gets taken away from her. |
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