A cat's behavior might not be adapted to your household, but you can control cat behavior by using a few effective techniques for each behavior you want to correct.
1. Scratching Posts
Cats like to scratch furniture, the floor or the walls. To correct this unwanted behavior, you need to place some scratching posts in strategic places in your home. Notice the places where your cat likes to scratch and locate a few wooden posts.
2. Toys to Control Excessive Chewing
Cats are curious creatures. They will chew a lot of items in your home. To control this behavior, make sure you offer your cat a lot of chewing toys, so that the wires will be ignored. If your cat likes to climb on things, make sure to offer challenging games and toys.
3. Litter Box Training
Cats, especially when they are not used to a new home, will tend to avoid the litter box. To avoid urine and feces all around your home, place more litter boxes in different rooms of your house. If you notice that your cat prefers to urinate in certain spots in the house, you will need to thoroughly clean those spots. Cats have a strong sense of smell and tend to return to their favorite places. Clean the area with enzyme-based cat odor neutralizers. You may also try to block your cat's access to those areas and turn him to the litter boxes.
If your cat suffers from a urinary infection, he might avoid the litter box.
4. Control Aggressive Behavior
Aggressive behavior may be controlled. Use a high pitched voice or a whistle whenever you notice that your cat is about to scratch or bite. You can also spray your cat with some water to avoid aggressive behavior.
Reinforce good behavior by offering treats. In some cases, behavioral therapy will be needed.
5. Exercise
Exercise is important for your cat's health. Playing is a good way to exercise and will keep your cat away from being aggressive or experimenting around your house. If your cat has enough exercise, he will spend his energy wisely and will be a well-behaved cat.
6. No More Unusual "Diets"
Cats often eat plants, litter or objects they find on the floor. Often, cats suck on wool. The best way to prevent this behavior is to keep temptations away. Your cat is curious and eating plants may result in poisoning while ingesting small objects may block your cat's airwaves. Offer your cat a bowl of food and chewy toys-they will keep your cat busy.
Controlling the cat behavior takes time and patience. Try to apply these techniques and wait until your cat gets used to the new situations. Being aggressive towards your cat will never help, because cats cannot associate punishment with a certain behavior.