How to Keep Cats Off Counters

How to Keep Cats Off Counters
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One of the difficulties I’ve had with my new kitten, Whiskers, is that he likes to jump up on the kitchen counters. It’s actually hard to get mad at him for it, because he genuinely doesn’t seem to see anything wrong with it. When I react, he looks at me like, “What?” I realize he doesn’t know any better and it’s my job to learn how to keep cats off counters and train him the right way. Here are the tips I’ve learned so far to keep cats off kitchen counters. I hope these help you too!

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Why Do Cats Jump Up on Counters?

First, let’s talk about the reasons why cats jump up on kitchen counters to begin with:
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Debra is the author of People Loving Animals, a blog devoted to the care, health, and training of dogs and cats. Debra donates 10% of all commissions earned to animal charities. To learn more about Debra visit peoplelovinganimals.com.
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