10-04-2015, 12:16 PM
Update: she is doing very well.
Thanks to 'Dreamies' cat treats! (Am I allowed to do a commercial 'plug' like that??)
But no kidding. Those treats were very helpful. I watched her like a hawk, and caught the exact split=second she showed any bravery or relaxed about coming through the door. Then I gave her a treat.
Ignoring her -walking away when she behaved with fear, and only giving her attention when she was okay, did NOT WORK.
Only positive reinforcement did.
Ignoring her, turning my back on her when she was afraid did no good at all. She wanted me to stand by her and encourage her.
She is now a lot more relaxed, and will go inside onto her bed. That is what I wanted as Autumn is here and it won't be long until the cold weather.
Thanks to 'Dreamies' cat treats! (Am I allowed to do a commercial 'plug' like that??)
But no kidding. Those treats were very helpful. I watched her like a hawk, and caught the exact split=second she showed any bravery or relaxed about coming through the door. Then I gave her a treat.
Ignoring her -walking away when she behaved with fear, and only giving her attention when she was okay, did NOT WORK.
Only positive reinforcement did.
Ignoring her, turning my back on her when she was afraid did no good at all. She wanted me to stand by her and encourage her.
She is now a lot more relaxed, and will go inside onto her bed. That is what I wanted as Autumn is here and it won't be long until the cold weather.
