How to Training Cat Massages

Never hit your cat. Likewise, do not yell at him or squirt him with water if he has bitten you. Over time, these negative responses can cause your cat to become fearful of you.[20]

Try changing the nature of your play if your cat becomes too aggressive. It’s possible that he has slipped into hunting mode. Use a toy with a long string or handle to allow your cat to exercise his need to hunt without causing you injury or creating poor behavior.[21]

Respect your cat’s boundaries. It’s possible he bit or scratched you because you handled him roughly or chased him into a defensive position. If your cat needs room, give him room. If he does not want to be handled, do not try to handle him.

Give your cat a hunting outlet. Your cat may not be getting enough exercise or enough outlets for his predatory instincts. Try giving him toys that he can flick, like a ball or a stuffed mouse. This will make him feel like he is hunting and catching.

Better yet, use a toy with a string or pole, like a “fishing” toy, so that you and your cat can play together.

Try using catnip. Many stuffed cat toys come with a velcro pouch to insert catnip, or you can simply sprinkle some catnip on the floor and let your cat roll around in it. About half of all cats won’t find catnip desirable, but those that do will enjoy a short, safe burst of play time, followed by a period of ecstatic inactivity.