That's just about the shortcomings of their four-footed pets, the owners of cats will respond almost equally. "The wrong" (in terms of their owners) behavior of domestic cats is very similar. It is in its "shortcomings", more than in virtues, that cats, like, probably, people, are more similar to each other.
"Negative" qualities of cats (an ineradicable habit of sharpening claws on expensive furniture or upholstery of your favorite chair, eating houseplants, purring in your ear, when you are busy with something important, etc.) are explained not by "harmfulness" of cats, but by stimulating motives of their behavior, which are predicted by their natural instincts.
Many tolerate the "harmful" habits of cats. But that the cat does not irritate you, you can direct its "natural" behavior in a positive direction. Moreover, cats can be trained not only in the circus of Kuklachev. It is important only to understand the causes of the "negative" behavior of the cat, and drawbacks to become dignities, which will bring the owners even more enjoyment of the society of their caudate friend.
As an example, one can cite the need of cats to sharpen claws. This instinct serves the cat as a means of maintaining a physical form, a way of marking its territory, and finally, as a cat's "manicure." What can be done about this? Buy or make a rack for scraping (for example, a low wide beam wrapped in a rope). It's worth a little effort, patience, encouragement on your part, and the cat will always sharpen the claws about this "shell" and stop scratching furniture and wallpaper.
The behavior of a domestic cat is determined by its instincts. These - the instinct of hunting, self-preservation, protection of the territory, the extension of its feline genus; need for food. Finally, there is a need for play and communication - it is more a manifestation of the feline "intelligence", something that determines the unique individuality of each of these amazing mustachioed and tailed creatures.
It is only necessary to understand which of the cat's natural needs determines one or another characteristic of her behavior, and you can direct the cat in the right direction.
Domestic cats, though smaller than their wild counterparts, are real predators. It is utterly useless to punish a cat for what it hunts. In order not to deprive the cat of the pleasure of hunting, direct the efforts of the cat to the game. If there are other animals in the house, consider measures to ensure their safety.
Food stimulates cats to varying degrees. As there is enough food for your pet in the house, only rather "harsh" measures can disaccustom him from the bad habit of climbing to the working kitchen table or to overturn the trash can.
Fight for your territory. This is most typical for non-castrated cats. This is manifested by the stronger, the more cats in your house or yard. Manifestations are urination in unauthorized places, incessant scratching of things, fights with neighbor cats. Much of this is also characteristic of cats when a dog appears nearby. The best solution is sterilization of animals. This is also the best way to get rid of the problems associated with females during estrus, and with males, which in the presence of females during this period become especially aggressive.
Of course, this seems cruel and unnatural. But what is really cruel is to kill millions of cats every year just because they all do not have enough masters. If you do not have conditions for keeping kittens, or you do not have anyone to give them or sell, advice: sterilize your cat. The cat will live much longer, enjoying a healthy and undisturbed life.
Many predators who have enough food, which have few enemies, often play in order not to lose hunting skills and just to spend time. The need for a cat in the game is the cause of many "dirty tricks" that it makes. To the cat's game is not annoying, try to give her more time and try to instill in her "useful" habits, for example, to play with certain objects in a certain place. Show your imagination and talent trainer.
Cats themselves decide what is dangerous for them, and what's safe. If the cat feels danger, no one will ever convince her that she is not threatened. This should be borne in mind when raising an animal.
The root of the problems between a man and a cat is often hidden in a lack of understanding of the fact that the cat is not the property of the owner. An independent cat will never cease to be a cat and will never become a toy of its owner. She can only be a friend, and friends are accepted as they are. It is in this - the highest, the truth of the relationship of people and animals, the source of pleasure in communicating with their pets for true lovers and connoisseurs of the noble feline breed.