Why Your Cat Isn’t Listening
Cats are very intelligent animals. They’re great at understanding body language, but—as much as you might wish this wasn’t the case—they don’t understand actual words. If you want to discipline your cat without confusing them, this is what you have to do.
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Cats react to emotion, not desires. So if you’re trying to tell them not to jump on the counter but you’re using a soft voice, they won’t understand. Be firm in your tone and they’ll understand better.
