If you are brining an older Ragdoll cat into your home or the Ragdoll you have is developing unwanted behaviors, there are steps you can take to train your cat. Behaviors include housebreaking, chewing, and scratching. If your Ragdoll cat has recently developed unwanted behaviors the first thing you should do is schedule a checkup with the veterinarian to make sure there is not a health reason for this unwanted behavior.
The best way to train a cat at any age is by consistently reinforcing positive behaviors. You do this by providing treats and praises when your Ragdoll cat exhibits the desired behaviors. Older cats have longer attention spans than kittens do so you may find training is easier.
The most important aspect of training your cat is to be consistent and always provide positive reinforcement. Never punish your Ragdoll cat; hitting or “spanking” will only make your cat fear you and could cause other behavioral problems. Use treats and praise to develop positive behaviors in your Ragdoll cat.
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What should you do with a ragdoll cat that bites for no reason? He is one year old, declawed and will bite unprovoked. Is this behavior correctable?