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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here, and thank you for the tips. I don't want to simply resign myself, tho I understand I may be kidding myself a bit. The kitten will get particularly aggressive about jumping up during mealtimes and will find bits of people food to eat. She will also jump near the stove while we're cooking, which is what really freaked me out.

We'll continue the repeated NO and try some other tips.[/quote]

I’ve learned that my cats usually respond better to praise for the right thing and alternatives vs “no!”. It feels better to me, too.

Lightly sprinkling cayenne pepper on the counter was recommended to me. I’ll admit I tried it out of desperation, but my cats and the problem dog just completely steered clear of the kitchen whenever I did and came back when it was not there. And what an annoying mess!

If the cat is jumping up while you’re preparing or eating, then they may need to be behind a closed door during those times. Maybe consider a routine of feeding them super tasty food in a bedroom during your meal times.

These days, our elderly cat and senior dog eat when we do. Our cat sometimes still asks for her crunchy treats on the kitchen floor while we cook and eats her wet food on the floor next to my chair. I give our dog his nightly greenie at the same time.

Or maybe a cat tree in your kitchen. There are modern alternatives to the old carpet covered things. Whenever you see them up there, praise happily and treat. Hide various treats there throughout the day so that’s where they’ll “hunt” for food. You can even give their meals up there. We did this for one feral kitten and she loved it. Our older cats took advantage of it, too.[/quote]

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