Anyone who has had both a cat and a dog for a pet will agree: the relationship you have with a cat is very different than that you have with a dog. Cats relate to people on a different level. My own relationship with Sophie illustrates this.
Sophie is a very vocal cat. Over the time that we’ve had her, she has developed her own vocabulary. Different sounds mean different things. When she’s hungry, there’s a certain vocalization. When she wants to bond, there is another vocalization. Paying attention to the particular sound a pet makes before signaling something to you is a great way to bond with your pet. You establish communication between the two of you.
My cat is very smart. She figures out things quickly. We try to challenge her too, with switching out toys, playing games that encourage her to find something. We challenge her, and she responds. It’s a good relationship.
There are other ways to bond with your pet. Establishing a schedule or routine is another way to create this bond. Sophie gets fed at 4:00 p.m. every afternoon. Afterwards, she gets her yummy, i.e., her C.E.T. cat treat. My husband makes a game of it with her, encouraging her to chase it around and fetch it for him.
Bonding with your pet on a more intimate level is beneficial to both you and your pet. Take the time to learn about your pet ,and the quality of your relationship will improve vastly.
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