1.
Make sure the cat does not have underlying health problems
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2.
Play with your cat regularly to prevent boredom
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3.
Keep the litter box very clean
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4.
Apply double-sided tape to furniture the cat scratches
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5.
Some cats were never trained as a kitten and must be trained as adults
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6.
Keep citrus fruits in places you want the cat to avoid; they do not like the smell
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7.
Do not feed cats from the table; it encourages them to jump onto countertops and tables
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8.
Make a scratching post available for your cat
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9.
Try switching to a different litter brand; some cats do not like the smell of certain brands
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10.
Confine the cat to one room which contains the litter box, food, and water; once the cat learns to use the litter box, leave the box in place but let the cat move throughout the house
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11.
Place catnip on objects you want the cat to use, like a scratching post
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Provide the cat with positive outlets for its energy
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Lightly spray a cat with water from a water bottle if it jumps on the counters
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14.
Provide a reward for good behavior
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Know what your cat’s favorite treat is
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Use a plastic clicker and click it each time you reward the cat with a treat; that way if you do not have a treat around they know what behavior was right because they heard the click
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Be patient and understanding with your cat
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18.
If your cat has an unlimited amount of energy, try letting it spend some time in the yard occasionally
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19.
Keep plenty of cat toys in the house
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Feed your cat at the same time each day; that way you can anticipate when they will use the litter box and set them in the box if necessary
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