Buddy got a time out!

[sasvermont]

I do time-outs every now and then. I usually toss them (the two Abys usually) out on to the screened in porch and shut down the cat door to the porch. It happens maybe twice a year. If I am painting, especially. They are horrible with ladders, paint cans, brushes etc.

Lucy, my black barn cat, knows when I say "No" that I mean it. When I take Prue the dog outside I often tell Lucy "NO LUCY" and she runs the opposite direction knowing it is not her turn to go outside with the dog. She doesn't always come in when called, so if it is dark out, she doesn't get to go with us.

I time-out the cats when they start beating up on each other. This usually means closing doors to rooms to let them chill a bit. It doesn't happen that often fortunately.

Cats have very good memories and elect to ignore us when it doesn't fit in their schedule.

I can go years between dragging out the laser pointer with the chain on it, and if and when it comes out, the two Abys coming running when they hear THAT chain noise. I bet they play with it once every five years. I find that amazing. Same goes with opening cans. They haven't had canned food in years and each and every time I get the can opener out, they come running....just in case!!

A time out is good for them and for us. Cats can get out of control sometimes. Mine get really goofy if there is a program on the TV with the sounds of wild animals or cats in distress. They start fighting with each other.... it's the oddest thing.

[happylabs]

I do time-outs every now and then. I usually toss them (the two Abys usually) out on to the screened in porch and shut down the cat door to the porch. It happens maybe twice a year. If I am painting, especially. They are horrible with ladders, paint cans, brushes etc.

Lucy, my black barn cat, knows when I say "No" that I mean it. When I take Prue the dog outside I often tell Lucy "NO LUCY" and she runs the opposite direction knowing it is not her turn to go outside with the dog. She doesn't always come in when called, so if it is dark out, she doesn't get to go with us.

I time-out the cats when they start beating up on each other. This usually means closing doors to rooms to let them chill a bit. It doesn't happen that often fortunately.

Cats have very good memories and elect to ignore us when it doesn't fit in their schedule.

I can go years between dragging out the laser pointer with the chain on it, and if and when it comes out, the two Abys coming running when they hear THAT chain noise. I bet they play with it once every five years. I find that amazing. Same goes with opening cans. They haven't had canned food in years and each and every time I get the can opener out, they come running....just in case!!

A time out is good for them and for us. Cats can get out of control sometimes. Mine get really goofy if there is a program on the TV with the sounds of wild animals or cats in distress. They start fighting with each other.... it's the oddest thing.

Yes, I agree...selective listening! Buddy is an angel 98% of the time. I was trying to figure out what could have caused his action(s). I do know that Mama was completely minding her own business and sleeping away when he started the dispute.

I really do think sometimes he just gets bored.

[DriftyAlison0]

I have trouble getting my three cats to get along. Ever since Tigger died, Alison would rather be alone. Peaches is herself, and poor Ashes wants to have buddies but every time he gets too close to ether Alison or Peaches, he gets the growling,hissing, and smacking. Poor guy. Thankfully if they give space then everything is ok and I have seen them nap close to each other sometimes.

[Freedom]

I have to admit I was chuckling reading this report!

Tommy and Mandy do NOT get along. They can go a few hours, and then he has to taunt her, which results in the screaming you described. Since she already lives in one bedroom, I just shoo him out and close the door so he can't return. The door is closed at night so I don't have to worry. And if I am leaving for any length of time during the day I close it too. Dad wouldn't have a clue what to do with them.

[mrspunkysmom]

Yes, I agree...selective listening! Buddy is an angel 98% of the time. I was trying to figure out what could have caused his action(s). I do know that Mama was completely minding her own business and sleeping away when he started the dispute.

I really do think sometimes he just gets bored.

I have to give Spunky some play time with me every day or he will annoy Sam. He wants to play and Sam doesn't.

[nisishui]

do know that Mama was completely minding her own business and sleeping away when he started the dispute.