I can't get him to stop!

[JMCsGirl]

Well if less problems is loss of sleep, tired all day, and dragging by the time I get off work at 11 pm then yes right on Randi. I am such a light sleeper that having three cats jumping on and off the bed, walking around, purring by my head that I don't sleep well. I am not keeping them out just because I do not want to spend time with my cats. I am not some big meanie! I am trying to leave it open on a trial basis to see how it goes. So far it hasn't been too bad so we might start leaving it open. Believe me declawing is going to be a last option and it is not one that will be taken lightly. I know that it has caused behavior problems in some cats. I know what the procedure is and really dislike the whole thing and that it is so commonly done. This post isn't meant to be an issue on declawing but just some suggestions on some behavior training for Riley.

[Medusa]

Well if less problems is loss of sleep, tired all day, and dragging by the time I get off work at 11 pm then yes right on Randi. I am such a light sleeper that having three cats jumping on and off the bed, walking around, purring by my head that I don't sleep well.

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Am I ever w/ya on that one! I'm a thrasher when I sleep. There's no way I can have my cats in bed w/me as much as I would like it. When one is sick or has had surgery, I have him/her sleep w/me just to keep an eye out for any problems but other than that, my Fur Posse has their own little apartment in the basement complete w/cat condos, beds, blankets, food, water, litter boxes, etc. They're so used to sleeping there now that when I tried to have one sleep w/me after he had some teeth extracted, he insisted on sleeping downstairs w/the rest of the gang. Try some of the suggestions here and let us know how they work for you. I'm still thinking that perhaps he needs to get just a little more tired out. LOL