Just like us, cats have different behavioral traits and personality. There are certain cats that like staying on the lap of their owners and being stroked while others like to sit near their owners and not on their laps. So this goes to show that cats have varied personalities and these personality traits can be traced back to their genetic disposition. Hence, hereditary has a lot to say about a cat's personality.
Researchers have found that the personality of a cat passes to the kitten genetically by the mother cat. So if the kitten is friendly it is due to the genes of the father cat and vice versa. One thing is for sure that we cannot change the hereditary disposition of the cat but what we can do is try and build trust in felines through positive ways. Let us now look at some of the tips to establish a strong bond with your furry friend:
Be Extremely Calm In Front of The Feline
The very first thing that needs to be done is to not show sudden movements or aggressive actions in front of the cat, as she might feel threatened. If your cat is sitting in the middle of your way try to move slowly without disturbing her. In this way, she will get to the use of your presence and will appreciate your feline manners.
Interpret You Cat's Body Language
It is little tricky to understand the cat's body language. The cat may snuggle you that means trying to communicate with you. If the cats are packing back or in front or vocalizing that means she wants to play with you or asking for food near you. If the cat is trying to sit on your lap but not finding comfortable she may get irritated. You can make out whether she is irritated by signs such as:
Rewarding Your Feline
Sit on the sofa instead of a high chair, so that it will be a little bit closer to your feline's height and she may feel good. Start the training by keeping some treats with you and give it to her when she sits on the floor. She will look at you after eating it. You can then place a second treat on the sofa next to you so that she can easily climb it and eat the treat. Then the next treat should be kept on your lap and when she comes to eat the treat don't hold her back instead make her feel comfortable by giving her complete freedom. This is the most important step to building the trust between you and your cat.
Petting Your Cat The Right Way
If your cat loves when you pet her, let her enjoy your petting and affection. Just try to keep it very positive by paying attention to her preferences. Don't try to touch her tail as this can be a sensitive part of her and even don't touch her paws, as she loves to have her paws left alone.
Give Freedom to Your Furry Friend:
Allow your feline to get down from your lap, don't restrain her. If you give her such freedom she will be more comfortable. Once your feline knows that she can move whenever she wants it will make her come back to you. Never hold her tightly because that would give wrong signal to her and she would not like to come near you. When she sits on your lap in a positive and relaxed position consider it to be a positive move.
After going through these tips we hope that you might have got the idea of establishing a strong bond with your furry friend. Just remember that it takes time to build the camaraderie with your feline so why not try it today and invite her towards you who knows she may jump onto your lap, rolling over in front of you. This is what we call a friendly banter....
Researchers have found that the personality of a cat passes to the kitten genetically by the mother cat. So if the kitten is friendly it is due to the genes of the father cat and vice versa. One thing is for sure that we cannot change the hereditary disposition of the cat but what we can do is try and build trust in felines through positive ways. Let us now look at some of the tips to establish a strong bond with your furry friend:
Be Extremely Calm In Front of The Feline
The very first thing that needs to be done is to not show sudden movements or aggressive actions in front of the cat, as she might feel threatened. If your cat is sitting in the middle of your way try to move slowly without disturbing her. In this way, she will get to the use of your presence and will appreciate your feline manners.
Interpret You Cat's Body Language
It is little tricky to understand the cat's body language. The cat may snuggle you that means trying to communicate with you. If the cats are packing back or in front or vocalizing that means she wants to play with you or asking for food near you. If the cat is trying to sit on your lap but not finding comfortable she may get irritated. You can make out whether she is irritated by signs such as:
- Flicking her tail
- Meowing
- Twitching the skin
- Shifting of ears to a position like airplane wings
Rewarding Your Feline
Sit on the sofa instead of a high chair, so that it will be a little bit closer to your feline's height and she may feel good. Start the training by keeping some treats with you and give it to her when she sits on the floor. She will look at you after eating it. You can then place a second treat on the sofa next to you so that she can easily climb it and eat the treat. Then the next treat should be kept on your lap and when she comes to eat the treat don't hold her back instead make her feel comfortable by giving her complete freedom. This is the most important step to building the trust between you and your cat.
Petting Your Cat The Right Way
If your cat loves when you pet her, let her enjoy your petting and affection. Just try to keep it very positive by paying attention to her preferences. Don't try to touch her tail as this can be a sensitive part of her and even don't touch her paws, as she loves to have her paws left alone.
Give Freedom to Your Furry Friend:
Allow your feline to get down from your lap, don't restrain her. If you give her such freedom she will be more comfortable. Once your feline knows that she can move whenever she wants it will make her come back to you. Never hold her tightly because that would give wrong signal to her and she would not like to come near you. When she sits on your lap in a positive and relaxed position consider it to be a positive move.
After going through these tips we hope that you might have got the idea of establishing a strong bond with your furry friend. Just remember that it takes time to build the camaraderie with your feline so why not try it today and invite her towards you who knows she may jump onto your lap, rolling over in front of you. This is what we call a friendly banter....
