• CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de
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    3 天前

    When her cat escapes the house, one sure way to get the cat back in the house is to bribe it with treats. Would that stop working?

    People say cats are just as possible to train as a dog, but I’ve never seen one that sits and rolls over.

    If her cat didn’t crave treats the way she does, would we still have bonded?

    Does it still need the treats? You may have trained it successfully to be friendly.

    Obesity in pets should not be celebrated. It’s a sad thing.

    Absolutely.

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      Does it still need the treats? You may have trained it successfully to be friendly.

      This cat used to be a feral street cat, and is still shy and skittish with humans. She only bonded with people that patiently spent a lot of time with her, and importantly, fed her. I worry she wouldn’t bond with new humans if she doesn’t crave treats (she is not obese, so this drug isn’t necessary for her)