DD loves our cats; this is not mutual. She knows that she should be gentle (says 'gentle' whilst thumping them), and usually starts well (patting, stroking), but quickly escalates to pulling fur, yanking tails, leaning on them etc. They are very good and patient with her. Despite telling her seemingly 1000 times a day, she just will not leave them be.
I got very cross with her today about it (raised scary voice) and she went and stood quietly by the window (she must have seen time-out at nursery, although we don't use it). Not sure this is effective if she self-refers, as it were? So she knows it's naughty - but she also had a big grin on her face...
She's generally fairly well behaved (the occasional pinch or scratch when excited) and usually will follow instructions - except as far as the poor old felines are concerned.
What should we do? Separate them as much as possible and wait until she really 'gets' that it hurts them?
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22mo tormenting cats - any advice?
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drivingmisscrazy · 29/11/2010 16:35
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