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Jamie Middleton

How to discipline a cat and encourage good behavior, according to a vet

Bengal cat lying down next to a plant pot that's been knocked over with soil on the floor.

If you’ve got a mischievous moggy on your hands, you might be wondering how to discipline a cat. While cats won’t respond in the same way dogs do, it’s definitely possible to train them – but it takes patience and time to achieve the results you want.

Cats respond well to positive reinforcement (where you reward desired behaviors), which is why having the best cat treats or best cat toys on hand can assist you in your training. In fact, using punishment methods can have the opposite effect of what you’re aiming for and may lead to issues like anxiety in cats, which could trigger even more unwanted behavior.

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