My two cats that I had were taught that when I snapped at there ear & said a firm NO you do do not do that. After a short time all I had to do was put my hand in the position as if the snap was going to happen & they would back off. Once you snat the tip of the ear they shake there head as to what was that. Mine go to the point that if I showed the snap position the would bat there eyes as they backed off.
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When my cat was little, he did that too. I just kept saying "NO" loudly and putting him on the floor. It took a LOT of persistance but finally he stopped. I would stop sewing if he wouldn't listen and put the cover on the machine until he went away.
The spray bottle does work, I actually got some cat mouth wash because for awhile his breath was rank...he hates the stuff and just 1 spray in his direction and he runs far away and hides. |
I used the spray bottle with my cat Lizzy when she tried to scratch on the furniture or anything else she could find. It works great! Now all I have to do is just pick-up the bottle and she's gone.
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I have the same problem with my cat, only with the embroidery machine! I have to shut him out of the room.
But I really like the water bottle idea and the cat toy is awesome! |
Originally Posted by jbrother
Get a spray bottle of water. It only takes a spritz or two and they will avoid.
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If the spray bottle doesn't work, you must simply keep the cat out of the sewing room. A couple of years ago, I stitched through my own finger accidentally, and I would not want to do that to one of my furbabies
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I'm glad spraying with the water bottle is helping. If it doesn't work after a while, I agree with someone else who said to get her a playmate. The last time we had cats, we got a brother and sister. Never again will I get just one cat. They need each other to play with and expend energy with, especially at this young age.
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I was going to suggest a squirt bottle. My daughter always uses it to train her cats. And it was the ONLY thing that worked on my beagle when he was a puppy.
Originally Posted by Annya
I know Misty hates water. she comes into the bathroom but moves away from the bath when I wash myself off. She makes me laugh seeing her move to the doorway well out of splash range. I will get a bottle and try that as well. Thanks.
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When my kitties were babies 3 at that! I also had a new baby neice and grandneice. So I was making little girl Easter dresses. This is how it went. While sewing Stealie was rubing on the head of the machine watching the needle going up and down, his brother Trouble was sitting on the warm spot created when I was ironing the dresses and the other brother Bubba was running under the fabric and playing with the tissue pattern pieces. What a fun couple of days as I was sewing and cutting on the kitchen table!!
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i have 10 cats who want to help :roll: all the time i have a small spraybottle with water by my machine , now after sprayed a couple of times they just need to see the bottle and they off
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Maybe get another kitten for her to play with... :)
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keep a plastic bag near you. most kittens/cats don't like the sounds plastic grocery bags make. when she does something you don't like shake the bag and make it make noise. it's usually enough to send them running. lol plus out of your way when you bring in groceries.
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Originally Posted by Karma
keep a plastic bag near you. most kittens/cats don't like the sounds plastic grocery bags make. when she does something you don't like shake the bag and make it make noise. it's usually enough to send them running. lol plus out of your way when you bring in groceries.
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Originally Posted by Karma
keep a plastic bag near you. most kittens/cats don't like the sounds plastic grocery bags make. when she does something you don't like shake the bag and make it make noise. it's usually enough to send them running. lol plus out of your way when you bring in groceries.
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Originally Posted by MissSandra
I have to use a spray bottle of water when catasstrophy is in my sewing room all i have to do is pick it up and hes gone. works every time . he has very long hair it gets everywhere so i do what i must with out harming him.
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Originally Posted by Karma
keep a plastic bag near you. most kittens/cats don't like the sounds plastic grocery bags make. when she does something you don't like shake the bag and make it make noise. it's usually enough to send them running. lol plus out of your way when you bring in groceries.
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