Cat Expert Reveals Simple Strategy to End Nighttime Wake-Up Calls from Feline Friends

Cat Behavior Expert Jackson Galaxy Offers Solutions for Nocturnal Feline Disturbances"Los Angeles, CA – Cat owners frequently grapple with the challenge of their feline companions disrupting their sleep. Renowned cat behavior expert Jackson Galaxy recently shared his insights on managing this common issue, advocating for a clear distinction between nighttime and daytime interactions.Galaxy, known for his pragmatic approach to cat behavior, explained that many owners inadvertently reinforce unwanted nighttime wake-up calls. "Right now, what's your no? Throwing something at them or whatever, or even worse than that, getting up and feeding them or playing with them or whatever at 3 o'clock in the morning and then complaining that you didn't get enough sleep," Galaxy stated. He emphasized that any form of attention, positive or negative, serves as a "yes" to the cat's demands.The expert's core advice centers on a "big no" policy during the night. "The no in this case would be you completely ignoring them. Burying your head, not saying their name, not getting up, not just in any way saying that this will get you something," he elaborated. This includes ignoring behaviors like walking on the owner's face or making noise in the corner of the room.Conversely, Galaxy stressed the importance of a "world full of yes" during the day, particularly in the hours leading up to bedtime. He recommended a routine that includes a meal and dedicated playtime an hour before the owner retires. "You start getting that body to wind down," he explained. Galaxy asserted that consistently applying this "no" at night and "yes" during the day, repeated over approximately ten days, will lead to a noticeable change in the cat's behavior. This strategy aims to shift the cat's active periods to more appropriate times, allowing both pets and owners to enjoy undisturbed sleep.

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