Siamese cat owners understand that their cats have strong wills. Stubborn is too soft a word for these cats. Although Siamese love people and are generally easy to be around, they sometimes have habits that people don’t want to live with.

Siamese are curious and active cats. They have long athletic lines, as well as the ability to jump well. They can easily navigate countertops or kitchen spaces that may be off limits. Because they tend to be easily excitable, they can also scratch surfaces that aren’t appropriate, like the sofa in the formal living room.

When you try to train your stubborn Siamese to take off these clothes, you may find yourself getting frustrated. Pet owners often make certain mistakes when trying to train their pets. Siamese cats can be particularly frustrating. It helps to remember these three things.

First, remember that your cat learns in the moment of action. After the cat has scratched the furniture or climbed off the counter, this is not the time to punish him. This is a problem with the water gun approach. The cat is almost done with the behavior before you as the owner can get there with the squirt gun. If you say no to a cat, it can listen to you and then do exactly what it wants a moment later: the moment for “no” has passed.

Second, be consistent. This can be difficult if your cat loves to be on counters while you’re at work or in another room. You may hear them and come running. However, the cat has learned that he just needs not to be caught. Remember the first thing, you need to train during the event.

Third, let your environment do the work. This is probably the most effective training method. Spray something the cat doesn’t like on the cute sofa to prevent the cat from scratching and make the scratching post very available. Citrus scents work well as cats do not like this smell. Another idea is to place double-sided tape where the cat is scratching. It can also be placed on counters. Low water-filled jello cups along the counter can come in handy for a brief retrain. This is actually more effective than the ratchets that are sold. Siamese are light and can foil Siamese sensors.

The environment may be consistent in its application of punishment. It is always there when the cat performs the action. The environment is the perfect teacher. You can sit back and reward your cat with treats when he does the things you want him to do. You can enjoy the house the way you want, while enjoying the love of your Siamese cat.