Dear Cathy, Frequently, if I stand in one place for more than a couple of minutes, my two-year-old cat lovingly leaps onto my back and hangs on to me with her claws. I don't have time to locate a spray bottle. Mostly, I yell and try to get low so I can roll her off.
Any ideas? — Verna McLeod, Bellingham, Washington Dear Verna, Cats love high places, and riding around on you is fun for her. If it’s just the nails and you otherwise don’t mind your cat jumping and riding on your back, simply toss a hand towel over your shoulder and trim her nails weekly. If you don’t want her riding on you altogether, though, then provide her with plenty of alternative places to climb and perch, such as cat trees, shelves, and window perches.
Reward her with treats, affection, or playtime whenever she uses these new play areas to reinforce the desired behavior. People are also reading..
. Also, keep her entertained and engaged with toys, puzzles, and interactive playtime at least three times a day to ensure she is well-exercised and mentally stimulated, which can reduce the likelihood of her jumping on you. Using a clicker training approach to teach her commands like "stay" or "down" can also help redirect her behavior.
These positive associations are intended to redirect her behavior while keeping her body and mind stimulated. If your cat still jumps on your back, gently but firmly remove her while calmly saying "no" (yelling not required) to teach her this is unacceptable behavior. If s.
