Alice White
#10 At first, special literature will help out – the books “Raising kittens” by E. Filippova, “Bad habits of cats.
Education without stress ”A. Krasichkova and others. If a kitten comes from a breeder who hasn't bothered to instill in him toilet skills, get ready to take on this job too. Fortunately, British Longhairs are by nature clean and quickly realize that it is much more pleasant to do "wet things" in a pile of dry filler than on a slippery floor.
#11 Be sure to take into account the fine mental organization of the breed – Britons tend to keep silent and absorb grievances, which negatively affects their psyche.
So if at first the cat makes mistakes and goes to the toilet in the wrong place, it is better to close your eyes to the odorous "lakes" and try alternative ways of training to the litter box - put a rag that smells of cat urine in the box or rustle the filler in the presence of the kitten. And, please, no grandmother's methods that involve poking a baby's nose into a puddle - no matter what home-grown experts in cat psychology say, such educational moments do nothing but harm. Remember, a kitten is not able to endure for a long time and often forgets which room his toilet is in, so at first, it is recommended to put a couple of trays in the house in order to avoid "wet incidents".
#12 British long-haired cats are susceptible to positive incentives, so praise your ward for any achievement.
True, here it is important to distinguish between the actual achievements and the norms of behavior. If for once the cat ignored the sofa and did not sharpen its claws on its back, this is not a reason to rush for a tasty reward for him.
