Psychology of cats. People who love cats

Love for all life is inherent in man by nature itself. Someone can not pass by the homeless puppy, and someone prefers to start houses of exotic animals or keep an aquarium. There are people who love cats. The psychology of those not partial to the feline representatives also has its own peculiarities. After all, an informed choice of a four-legged friend can tell a lot about the nature of its owner. As the famous writer M. Twain said, cats are different from other pets because they can not be forced to obey in any way. These animals will never become slaves. And under no circumstances will cats do what they themselves do not want.

People who love cats

The psychology of dogs, unlike mewing animals, is simple and understandable. They quickly learn to carry out commands, are very amenable to training. Maybe that is why the fierce cat's nature is more in favor of ardent cat-pigs. She is independent, stubborn. The cat prefers to walk by itself, as was noted in the famous work of R. Kipling. But, despite this, it is able to truly become attached to a person. And, becoming a friend to him not involuntarily, but at his own will, can fall in love sincerely and forever.

When we build a cat in the house, we automatically seek to communicate with the wild. In fact, this is a small tiger, which you can take in your arms and caress. Mostly fluffy pets prefer women, but it happens that a man loves cats. Our psychology is arranged so that sooner or later we all strive to create a family and a cozy hearth. A purr is a symbol of home welfare, peace and security. Curled soft creature, peacefully purring on the couch, gives a feeling of warmth and a stable lifestyle. Love for a cat often characterizes a man as an exemplary family man, a caring father. Such a person appreciates the comfort in the house, women's affection, order and cleanliness, delicious lunch. If a guy prefers cats to dogs, then he will look for a match for life with a companion of life. Bright, beautiful, graceful and independent. But at the same time affectionate, gentle and able to give love.

Pet Selection and Awareness of Responsibility

The psychology of cats is so unique that their education requires a special approach. Deciding to have this half-savage beast in the house, it is necessary to remember the great responsibility. After all, this is not a hamster, which will live only a few years. When you plant a cat, you should realize that it will become the master's companion for the rest of your life. I'll have to put up with her behavior, with the wool on all surfaces, including clothes and food. In addition, this pleasure is not cheap. The animal needs full-fledged food, care, it can get sick. And then spend on the services of a veterinarian will have a lot. But if you do not frighten all these worries, then you belong to the category of people who are called "cat lovers". Your psychology is arranged so that any whims of the pet will be perceived as little pranks. And communication with him will give only positive emotions and will charge a good mood.

Character and temperament of cats

Cats live, obeying instincts. German scientists have revealed an interesting pattern. It turned out that the psychology of cats and cats is determined by their color. Striped animals are more independent, they are reluctant to contact a person with great reluctance. Prefer to be left to themselves. Cats of black color, on the contrary, are sociable, they love affection. White representatives of cats are monogamous. They attach themselves only to one master, giving him all the attention, allowing only him to iron himself. But black and white are usually harmless, adore children, allowing them to squeeze themselves. Three-color and red are somewhat phlegmatic, a bit odd, slow. But these statements are not an axiom and do not always correspond to reality. The psychology of cats, the nature and peculiarities of their behavior depend on the type of temperament the animal belongs to since birth. And to this base, as you grow older, other qualities are added. There are four such types:

• Sanguine. Such a cat quickly gets used to the new situation, loves children. She easily gets along with other pets, is mobile and moderately active.
• Choleric. The psychology of cats and cats of this type is very active. They quickly change their mood, they are quick-tempered and somewhat nervous, loudly meow, growl. The pet will not tolerate resentment or restrain emotions. He would prefer to immediately give in with a paw or bite an opponent. Be it a man or other animal. From him you never know in advance what to expect. This cat is more interesting to live with the owner, who leads an active lifestyle and himself has an explosive temperament. In a house where there are small children, with cats-choleric people you need to keep your eyes open. The child can, by ignorance, pull the tail, crush the paw, for which he will fight back.
• Phlegmatic person. It is a calm, slightly sluggish and unperturbed cat. She seldom shows emotions, restrained and very withdrawn. She can sleep around the clock or languidly watch the attempts to involve her in the game. To the liking of such a cat will have a home, elderly or busy, rarely home to people.
• Melancholic. This is a very sensitive and touchy animal. You can not shout at him, let alone punish physically. Cats are fearful, afraid of strangers or new interior items. The psychology of cats-melancholics is characterized by great devotion and love for man. But they stop their choice only on one master, who becomes a friend to them, because they are monogamous.

Knowing the characteristics of temperament will help to choose the right animal, because the rudiments of distinctive features are clearly visible at a very young age. Character is manifested in the process of communication with brothers and sisters, with the mother-cat. It's enough just to observe the behavior and play of the baby in order to understand what his nature is.

Dog-cat relationship

The relationship of these completely different animals is well described in the work of K. Lorenz "A Man Finds a Friend". The book, the psychology of cats and dogs in which it is revealed from all sides, must necessarily become a desktop. Especially if a person plans to start the houses of these pets at the same time. The author describes in detail the life situations from personal experience, gives recommendations and advice. Differences between sea animals. Take at least the body language, much of which is given to the tail. The dog, wagging its tail, shows joy, greeting, readiness to make contact. A nervous twitching of the cat's tail signals displeasure and irritation. The first meeting of seemingly irreconcilable enemies is the most important. Depending on how it goes, and further relationships of animals will be built. But friendship between them can arise, especially if you teach them to each other from an early age. Even if the connection is established and the pets are already sleeping and playing together, this does not mean that everything should be common to them. Each of them needs his personal space, a separate corner with a bowl for eating, as well as an equal amount of the owner's attention. Murliks are more inclined to territorial aggression, so the psychology of cats is arranged.

The book also describes how to better accustom animals to living together in order to minimize trauma of both of them. It is believed that the settlement in the house of the cat to the already living dog - the situation is most favorable. After all, dogs feel less for their territory and are more obedient, if, of course, they are properly educated. It has also been observed that larger breeds of dogs quickly become attached to a small kitten. Loving each other animals begin to care for each other, sleep together, eat from one bowl.

What do feline postures say?

It is generally believed that the representatives of felines are more like straightforward, frank and just people. Cats, whose psychology is arranged in a manner different from dogs, can become true friends, but not slaves. You can find a common language with a cat if you know the peculiarities of its behavior. Pay attention to everything: pose, manner of movement, voice, ears and tail. Cats use not only sounds to express needs. Most often they prefer to communicate with the help of gestures and facial expressions, and sometimes even a whole set of signs.

Love for cats, whose psychology has not yet been unraveled by anyone, is an incentive to learn the habits of the beast and understand it. Cat poses are graceful and can tell a lot about it:

• Tranquility, observation - the cat sits, wrapping its tail with its paws.
• Greeting - the cat rubs against the feet of the master, stepping from the paw to the paw.
• Love and disposition - rubs the muzzle and mustache about the person or legs of the master.
• Thoughtfulness lies on the back.
• Warning - a sharp sweep of the tail.
• Intimidation - the back is arched.
• Threat - wool on end, legs straight and elongated.

Raised up the cat's tail says of friendliness, dropped and disheveled - about confusion. The tail pointing down and tapping on the floor is scared of the cat. Nervous twitching of the tail from side to side, whipping at them on the sides means the highest degree of aggression.

Domination and the desire to suppress aggression of the enemy can rarely be observed among females. A cat-mother, if her kids are in danger, will fight to the finish. She will give her life for kittens, without retreating even before the most terrible and large enemy. But cats are often in the fight for the location of a young cat can be brutally fighting, figuring out who is stronger. Pose, when they are still standing nose to nose, expresses extreme concentration. The slightest movement of the enemy or a sharp foreign sound can be a push to a brave battle. But one of the cats sooner or later is defeated. He lays down on his stomach, pressing his body and head to the ground, and pulls his claws toward the enemy. His posture expresses both submission and threat. The winner then leaves first, demonstrating his dignity and superiority. Friendly relations between adult males are almost impossible.

The psychology of the behavior of cats in relation to a person at home is somewhat different. They rarely express extreme aggression towards the owner. But a stranger can scratch or bite, if after warning signs he did not retreat. More often aggression is provoked by fear, stress or confusion. Full confidence in the owner and others is manifested in a posture on the side or back, when the stomach is open. The cat's eyes are usually covered, she relaxes, sleeps and does not want to be petted.

Talking with a cat: sounds and facial expressions

Despite the fact that cats prefer to communicate with gestures, the most talkative ones constantly purr. The cat's language includes more than 16 signals of a different range, including ultrasound that is unreachable to the human ear. With such inaudible sounds, mothers often communicate with kittens. The usual "meow" can differ in timbre, tonality. Learning to speak in a catlike way, a person can deliver similar information to the pet by such sounds. For example, quietly hissed at the cat, when she does something forbidden, you can let her know that you can not do this. Psychology of cats is designed so that not all of them are too talkative. Some animals in life have only issued a few quiet sounds. Others, on the contrary, constantly shout, murch, growl, hiss and grumble. Here's what some feline words can tell about the mood of a furry friend:

• Hissing is a warning signal.
• Snorting is a surprise, a desire to distract the enemy, confusion.
• Low range rumbling - readiness to protect.
• Grumbling is a threat and warning.
• Klatsanie teeth, smacking and bleating - the desire to catch prey or disappointment, if this was not done.
• Murmur - the cat is happy with life.
• Grunting short "meow" - joy of meeting, greeting.
• Vibrating with a hoarse "meow" - a friendly attitude, gratitude.

Each extended "mi-auu", "mea-y" in most cases expresses requests, calls for help, complaint or crying. The degree of talkability of a cat depends not only on its individual character, but also on the breed. The psychology of Thai cats, as well as their fellow Siamese and Oriental, is different because they are very chatty and sociable. British and European shorthair cats, on the contrary, are silent.

Mimicry in all cats is very expressive due to the high degree of mobility of the muscles of the face and head. Cat's eyes - this mirror, reflecting the mood and spiritual state of the pet. Semi-closed eyelids, slow blinking mean calmness, pacification, relaxation. Widely opened eyes - interest, concern. Fear shows dilated pupils. A narrowed look at the emphasis expresses a warning and a challenge. Sharply narrowed pupils indicate maximum concentration. If the cat looks away, she is ready to obey. A direct look in the eyes of the owner and ears extended forward express interest, a request, a desire to communicate or eat. The ears, which are omitted in the sides, indicate aggression, and those drawn back and lowered - to the fact that the cat is frightened. If the tips of the ears twitch nervously, then this is a sign of insecurity.

Education and training, punishment and encouragement, play and toys

If a woman or a man loves cats, whose psychology is arranged so unpredictably, then, of course, they will want to play with them. Cats are by nature hunters and are able to entertain without a human being. Rustling papers, balls, laces, curtains and other pieces of furniture and interior - for them the best toys. Running, jumping, trying to catch his own tail, the kitten develops the body and skeleton, strengthens the muscles. Playing with a cat, it should be remembered that she used to dominate. And too aggressive, in her opinion, attacks from the owner can forever repulse the interest of the cat to the games with him. A bow on a thread or a lace in her understanding is prey. And the victim can not behave fearlessly, attack or rebuff. Do not let the cat play with your hands and feet. The habit of scratching and biting can easily be fixed, which is extremely unpleasant and presents a danger to young children.

Raising a cat, it is necessary to remember that it will not be possible to train and achieve its complete obedience. She does not care about prohibitions, she does not react to physical punishment, continuing to do what she likes. Animal is important to teach to cope with the need for a special tray, absorb food and sleep in strictly designated areas. Here all actions should be directed to the development of conditioned reflexes. For example, if a cat has been led to walk past a tray or into another corner, then it should be carried out day after day purposefully, waiting for him to do his business. We should not forget about the encouragement, the cat needs to be petted, patted and praised. In a few days, and in the last few weeks, the cat will get used to it.

Territory and social aspects of behavior

Psychology of cats is designed so that the territory for them is very important, because they are animals asocial. They mark favorite places, thus protecting their personal space from uninvited enemies. Despite this, in nature cats can live in groups or colonies, gathering interests. For example, to feed together, sunbathe in the sun. As a rule, there is no friendly communication between them. Each individual remains individual, trying to retire for sleep in a secluded place, choosing individual paths for walks and places for meditations, favorite trees for sharpening claws.

Hunting and eating

And although cats - hunters are simply amazing, at home they do not need to hunt. As they do not need to protect their homes. The owner and protector is the owner, to whom the cat is more like a parent. This manifests itself in the way she shifts from foot to foot, gently rubs against her legs, showing her disposition. Similarly, the kitten communicates with the mother. Hunting for a domestic cat is entertainment, an instinctive desire. She can catch a mouse, fly or bird. Quite often a cat decides to attack a huge rat with sharp teeth, capable of hurting her. The domestic cat brings his prey to the house. This is a gift for the owner, an expression of true friendship and care.

Cat-mother and offspring

Cats are very caring and devoted mothers. They constantly lick kittens, stimulating blood circulation and breathing of babies. Animals raise their offspring in the process of playing, soundless communication. If there is a threat of danger, the cat can drag the children to another location. But the mother-child relationship does not last long. As soon as the kitten grows up, the cat loses interest in it, perceiving it as a young male or female.

Regardless of which pet you decide to settle side by side with, remember that the psychology of cats, dogs and other animals is arranged in different ways. And, before bringing a new tenant to the house, it would be nice to learn the main features of the behavior of the future pet, so that later his pranks, play or aggressive behavior did not become an unpleasant surprise. Once in a new home, the kitten feels defenseless, insecure. He needs someone who will help him settle in a new place, protect himself from dangers and become a real senior friend. And yet cats never forget good, affectionate attitude, like pain, fear. And all these feelings are usually associated with a person. Take care of the cat, caress it, do not hold it by force, do not punish it too severely, and it will become your faithful friend for many years.