@dash_abyssinian_cat: Does your cat scratch the door to get out? Here's the uncomfortable truth — you probably taught them that. Every time you opened the door after a scratch, even once, you confirmed it works. They're not being difficult. They're being logical. Three steps to undo it: 🐾 Do nothing. No eye contact, no scolding, no reaction. Complete neutral. Every single time. 🐾 Reward the quiet. The moment they stop and wait — open the door. Silence works. Scratching doesn't. 🐾 Go further. That threshold is your best training opportunity. Add a stay cue before releasing them through. I've covered stay in detail in other videos — worth combining if you want to lock this in properly. Honestly? I had to wait days just to catch Dash doing this on camera. He barely tries anymore because it never once paid off and I've never encouraged it. Already have a door scratcher? Same steps. It just takes consistency proportional to how long the habit has been reinforced. One slip and you're back to the beginning. Save this for the next time you're tempted to just open the door 👇 #cattraining #catbehavior #doordashing #catstay #outdoorcat@HoyaBarkery @Bangkok Cats I แมวเบงกอล @Robyn Anne
