Encourage Acceptable Behavior
Redirect your kitten’s aggressive behavior onto acceptable objects like toys.
- Drag a toy along the floor to encourage your kitten to pounce on it, or throw a toy away from your kitten to give her even more exercise chasing the toy down.
- You can also try toys that your kitten can wrestle with, like a soft stuffed animal that’s about her size.
- Because kittens need a lot of playtime, try to set up three or four consistent times during the day to initiate play with your kitten.
Because kittens need a lot of playtime, try to set up three or four consistent times during the day to initiate play with your kitten.
Discourage Unacceptable Behavior
- Redirect the behavior and immediately offer her a toy to wrestle with or chase.
- Withdraw attention when your kitten starts to play too roughly.
Please Note: None of these methods will be very effective unless you also give your kitten acceptable outlets for her energy—by playing with her regularly using appropriate toys.
What Not To Do
- Do not tap, flick, or hit your kitten.
