![]() ![]() This is called intermittent reinforcement, which is like gambling. Unfortunately, this makes this behavior even more reinforcing because they are getting treats only some of the time. Your cat won’t likely find something to eat every time they are on the counter or table. The more treats your cat gets while doing this, the more likely they are to continue. If your cat jumps up and helps themselves to an open bag of chips, they have just given themselves a treat for going on the counter. They can get a better view of the environment, feel safer, and may even find things to eat! Sitting in elevated places is something that cats enjoy. Reinforcement is something that increases the behavior, the challenge is that the cat deems what is reinforcing to them. IT’S REINFORCING!Ĭats may engage in this behavior more frequently if it is reinforced. Not to mention, they are closer to humans and are able to solicit attention easier. ![]() These spaces allow the cat to get a better view of their environment that they otherwise wouldn’t have being so close to the ground. However, it can be unsanitary to allow your cat to roam across your table and counters in your home and many owners consider these spaces off-limits to the cat.Ĭats use vertical spaces as a place to get a rest other pets and children. Since they are considered both predator and prey in the animal kingdom, these spots serve as a safe place and a great vantage point. An important social need for cats is to have the ability to be in an elevated space. ![]()
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