>>29284017
The way I understood it was they also learn that when other cats make a pained noise, it means the play was too rough and communication is a two way street.
>>29284050
Dogs look for human help when confronted with a difficult task, and will try to communicate their needs. Delayed gratification is a thing for them, as is incrementally learning to do progressively more complex tasks. Also bred for 15,000 years to follow human commands.
Cats tend to better at problem solving but in an all or nothing sort of way. Sure, they understand that you want them to follow a command, but they also know they don't have to. Mine also learned to open doors, cabinets, and drawers without instruction.
>>29284156
yeah, I've had decent results with encouraging good behavior and ignoring bad behavior. Using the spray bottle helps to keep them away from places they shouldn't be.
Younger cat that grew up feral tries to steal food off your plate. Older cat sits patiently just beyond arms reach staring at the food since he knows he'll get a bit of the scraps that are safe for him after I finish.
I trained the younger one to sit but his ass hits the ground for .001 seconds and then he's back up and moving for the treat reward for sitting. Both of them know that when I click my tongue twice it means I am going to be sitting still for a while and I'll have a hand free to pet them if they come over.
I can't speak with my cats but after 10 years, I know what each sound he makes means.
