I am seeking suggestions for ways to effectively teach my toddler (15mo) to be gentler with the cat. Lately he has been hitting them, and today he walked away with a fistful of fur. This is unprovoked behavior, so I am sad that my poor fluffs are being subjected to it.
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At that age, we could really only do a stern "no" and re-direct him to something else. And if the cats were sitting next to me, I would guide my LO's hand over their fur gently so he got the idea of petting. Our cats were pretty afraid of him for a good two years so they would keep their distance!
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@littlecasita1122: We do the same thing. I tell my son to be gentle with the kitties and try to demonstrate how to touch them. If he wants to pet them, I will hold his hand and gently run his fingers through their fur.
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