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Old 12-02-2004, 10:28 AM   #26 (permalink)
Pellaz
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I've read over and over that cats don't fight or struggle with dominance issues, that because they aren't pack animals they won't respond pack training.

I've yet to find a cat that that's strictly true for.

Whenever I've been faced with problem behavior from a cat, I've grabbed the scruff of their neck and pushed them down. Maybe rub them back and forth on the floor a few inches. I've seen cats on the brink of feral be brought back to 'sanity' with this method.

The best part about this is that it asserts dominance, not teaches fear. You're never doing much more than causing a little uncomfortable feelings and holding them still.

The second your cat bites, whip that hand out and grab the scruff of the neck and force submission. If the cat tries to peer around to bite you, or hisses at you while you do that, force more submission. Be unfailing about it.

It's not full proof, but it might work for you if you haven't tried it. I urge you to try this before doing anything more...extreme .
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