![]() ![]() The actual starting volume depends on your cat’s temperament, the type of sound he’s afraid of and the distance from the sound source. Your cat should appear completely calm and feel safe when the sound is played at this level or distance. You’ll begin the exercises at the volume (or distance) at which your cat does not exhibit any sign of anxiety, arousal or aggression when the sound is played. Tape-recording: Sounds can be recorded or audio clips can be downloaded from the Internet (sites like ). ![]() Slowly decrease the distance between your cat and the sound. For example, start the exercises with your cat in a different room than the phone or vacuum, with several closed doors between the offending noise and the cat. The source can be gradually uncovered as your cat becomes desensitized to the noise.ĭistance: The distance between your cat and the sound source can be manipulated. Muffling: The sound source can be covered with a heavy blanket, pillow or towel. There are three ways that you can alter the volume:
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |