How to train a cat not to go to the table? Change the habit of cats jumping onto the table!

Pet     7:54am, 17 June 2025

Imagine a scene where the family is having a happy meal. At this time, the cat also jumps on the table to eat. Will you watch him eat happily, or will you threaten the cat to drive down? Below, the editor will teach you how to train cats not to go to the table.

1. Intimidation method

If the cat has jumped onto the table, the owner can tell the cat to go down in a threatening tone, let the cat know that this is not where he should come up, and establish a prestige. As long as the cat jumps onto the table, it will be severely intimidated. The cat is a smart guy who can understand human expressions. Over time, he will know that he will not go to the table again.

2. Knocking method

When the cat climbs onto the table, the owner should gently tap its head while saying "No" to it. If the cat ignores it, the beat should be heavier and the tone should be stricter. If the cat is obedient and gets off the table, the owner should touch its head or body in time and give a verbal reward. After repeated training, the cat will jump off the table and gradually change the habit of going to the table.

3. Water gun method

This is a method circulating on the Internet, which is to prepare a children's water gun toy. If you see a cat on the table, spray it with water. This is the least recommended way for me. First of all, this punishment is a bit stricter for cats. Secondly, if it is winter, the cat may catch a cold, so it is recommended that you do not use it easily.

If the owner doesn't care, you don't need to train the cat specifically. However, if there is always food on your table, for the sake of the health of the cat, don't let the cat eat it by chance, otherwise you should put away all the food, otherwise you will train the cat not to go to the table.