Many non-cat-lovers criticize our feline friends for their apparent lack of listening skills and indifference towards our words. If you are accustomed to the overt affection and clear communication of dogs, you may believe that cats do not pay attention or respond to their owners. However, once you discover the art of communicating in cat language and witness your cats actively listening, you will be astounded by what you have been overlooking. Here are a few simple techniques for effectively communicating with your cat.
To effectively communicate with your cat, it is essential to prioritize being a good listener. Familiarize yourself with your cat’s body language and pay attention to how they react to various stimuli. Take note of their appearance when they are gazing out the window at a bird or squirrel. Have you noticed similar body language when they interact with you? Reflect on when you have observed that behavior before. Similarly, observe how your cat looks when they are peacefully dozing in a sunny spot. Have you seen that same expression at other moments? Remember, understanding your cat involves relying more on observation and intuition rather than just hearing.
To communicate with your cat, try this simple technique: from afar, gently close your eyes and then open them again. According to cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy, this slow blink is like saying “I love you” in a soft, spoken manner. Close your eyes slowly while thinking “I,” keep them closed while thinking “love,” and then open them slowly while thinking “you.” Practice this when your cat is calm and relaxed, and you’ll notice them reciprocating the love blinks.
One way to communicate with cats is by imitating their nose-touching greeting. To do this, sit or crouch down, form your index finger into a shape resembling a cat’s nose, and gently extend your arm. By doing so, you are offering a cat the opportunity to greet you in their own language. Remember to approach slowly from the front or side, rather than from above.
When communicating with cats, it is important to consider their sensitive hearing. If you shout at your cat or greet them with excessive enthusiasm, similar to how children and dog lovers do, they will likely run away. Siouxsie dislikes loud people, and I can’t blame her. In my experience, using a gentle and calm tone is the most effective way to express affectionate words to cats or encourage a shy cat to come closer.
When I greet Mister Handsome with a cheerful “Hi there,” cat understands that it’s time for our special pre-bedtime moment. Cat sometimes sits on the floor and gazes up at me while I write, as if seeking permission to join me on my lap. But when I give her a look or make a kissing sound and say “Come on up,” she knows she’s invited.
If you want to keep quit your cat please keep the tone easy and sharp. It is the best way to communicate with your cat to keep the tone of your communication relaxed and simple. Sometimes cat can understand what the sound is perfect for their sleep and it can participate with me to spend their time and play with me.
Enhancing both their social and physical abilities, playing holds significant importance for kittens. When your fingers and toes become constant play objects, establishing effective communication with your cat involves using a high-pitched “Own!” This conveys the message similar to when a targeted kitten emits a loud squeak, moves away from the aggressor, and is gently placed on the floor. Afterward, ignore them for a while. Continue this approach consistently until your cat understands that biting or scratching you is unacceptable.
