The most important thing we need to know about our cats is that they perceive the world differently from us.
When a cat displays undesirable behavior, it may be due to bad habits not curved during kittenhood, your cat is exhibiting instinctive behavior, or it’s trying to communicate that something isn’t right in its world.
Before correcting your cat’s unwanted behavior, take the time to understand felines as species, find out the motivation behind your cat’s improper actions, and even consult your vet.
This article for Cats.com examines how cats learn and offers practical behavior modification techniques rather than punishment to correct and improve the welfare and well-being of cats.