Thread: kittens & hand biting

I agree with candes and Cooniemum. When our Monty was younger he could be a bit rough while playing. Once he mistook my leg for a nice tree to climb in, which resulted in something of a bloodbath (with me as the victim). I screamed OUCH! at the top of my voice, and with the startled looking little Monstrosity sitting next to me I kept whimpering theatrically for a few seconds more. Then I purposely ignored him for a minute or so. I could tell by his behaviour and body language that he'd somehow grasped he'd gone too far. He's never been this careless with me since.

As for the Bed Bugs... I really enjoy that game! Tatja and Monty are gradually losing interest, but Minnie still loves to play.

Also, no water spray is ever used here. A loud 'Hey!' when they do something naughty is sufficient. Or when they are on the kitchen worktop trying to steal food I just pick them up and gently put them down on the floor. After two or three times they get the message and stop trying.