Cats have poor social skills, how to develop pets Cat's social skills? Cats have a very small life circle, especially domestic cats who are in contact with their owners all day long except furniture. Therefore, friends who keep cats must arrange enough and pleasant social opportunities for the cat when it is young, so that it can live in harmony with people or other animals in a healthy state of mind.
Cat 2 to 7 weeks old is a sensitive period for social interaction. Socializing kittens early on can prevent behavioral problems in adulthood, and it's much easier to build good habits than to correct bad ones later on.
1. Infant adjustment to family life
From 2 weeks of age, cats should be petted by their owners, several times a day, for a few minutes at a time, and Gradually increase the length and intensity of the caresses. While petting, talk to the cat gently. If conditions permit, you should ask relatives and friends to pet the cat together, or the owner should put on a hat, sunglasses and other disguise to let the cat adapt to different images.
During this time, the cat will be weaned and start eating solid food. They will gradually begin to explore things around them, spend more time playing, show increasing curiosity, and become more coordinated. The owner should seize this opportunity to let it have a full life experience and reduce the fear of unfamiliar things.
Introduce your cats to daily necessities such as noisy vacuum cleaners, washing machines, doorbells, etc., gradually, to help them adapt to the home environment. Barking dogs and car horns should also be heard frequently.
Two, don't be too proactive
Cats are independent animals, so don't be too proactive when making friends with cats. If your cat has missed the best period of socialization, or has had an unpleasant experience that has left a psychological shadow, you should only approach him when the cat is very relaxed. Talk to him softly while he eats to let the cat understand your kindness. The above petting method is also effective, but do not rush to touch it, do not make loud noises, or move too hard to startle the cat. A patient and gentle attitude will surely win the cat's favor and trust.