Cats often wake their owners early in the morning, and this is far from a coincidence. Such behavior forms a reflex in the pet, where it understands: 'I woke up the human — I got food or attention.' Let's explore why this happens and how to gently correct the habit.
If your kitty wakes you up at 5 AM, you immediately get up and go feed him, right? This forms a reflex in the animal: 'wake up the human — he will feed me.' The cat understands that this scheme works and repeats it over and over.
If you start chasing after the cat, another reflex gets reinforced: 'wake up — it will be fun.' To avoid this, do not react to early awakenings. After a couple of days, the cat will realize that it can't easily attract your attention and will wait until you wake up on your own.
Sometimes the cat wakes you up for other reasons: fear, anxiety, or illness. In such cases, it's important to calm your pet or check its health. But this is rare, so first, figure out the reason before getting up.
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