Cats are 90% stomach and 10% sass. Use this to your advantage. Place a tiny pinch of their favorite treat (or a dab of butter on a plate) on the floor every time they try to scope out a higher spot. They’ll learn that the ground has snacks, and snacks are better than a sore belly. I call this the Pavlovian Floor Policy.
Pro tip: never, ever toss a treat upward. That’s like handing a match to a pyro. Instead, shake the treat bag on the floor and cheer loudly when they come down. They’ll feel like a champion for staying low—even if they’re secretly plotting your demise.
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