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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / January 2005Tattle tale keeps cat off glass table
Bought a little alarm through a catalog- I've seen these in a couple of catalogs- and it works! My two older cats never go on the glass top coffee table or the glass top table by the mirrored wall. They are allowed everyplace else. But the baby (2 years old) keeps going on one of the tables and leaving paw prints. Bought the alarm called a "Tattle Tale" and it actually worked for us! Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time. > Bought a little alarm through a catalog- I've seen these in a couple of > catalogs- and it works! My two older cats never go on the glass top coffee > table or the glass top table by the mirrored wall. They are allowed > everyplace else. But the baby (2 years old) keeps going on one of the > tables and leaving paw prints. Bought the alarm called a "Tattle Tale" and > it actually worked for us! I don't understand. Why would an alarm clock keep cats off the table? Does it tick and vibrate, or something?  Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* He said alarm not alarm clock. I wonder if this thing has a motion senser so when the cat gets on the counter it sets it off. SignatureCat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com > I don't understand. Why would an alarm clock keep cats off the table? > Does > it tick and vibrate, or something? > > Bought a little alarm through a catalog- I've seen these in a couple of > > catalogs- and it works! My two older cats never go on the glass top coffee [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I don't understand. Why would an alarm clock keep cats off the table? Does > it tick and vibrate, or something? She didn't say "alarm clock." She said "alarm." A coworker just saw a picture of my kitten on the dining table (well after meals) and remarked that "that shouldn't be allowed." Another coworker and I broke into hysterical laughter. Priscilla >> > Bought a little alarm through a catalog- I've seen these in a couple of >> > catalogs- and it works! My two older cats never go on the glass top [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > She didn't say "alarm clock." She said "alarm." Oh. Sure enough. Sorry. I've been working too much lately; a bit brain-scrambled. I still don't understand how the alarm works, though =P > A coworker just saw a picture of my kitten on the dining table (well after > meals) and remarked that "that shouldn't be allowed." Another coworker and > I broke into hysterical laughter. I've managed to keep Oscar off of tables after kittenhood. The exception was when we lived with my brother, because I really can't be too upset at Oscar for running across the table when there's a dog chasing her, no matter how well-intentioned the dog might be. Oh, and the coffee table. It's not as tall as normal tables, so I don't think she quite understands that it's not just another couch ... especially when there's a plate on it *grin* Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* >>> Bought a little alarm through a catalog- I've seen these in a couple of >>> catalogs- and it works! My two older cats never go on the glass top coffee [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Priscilla It must be nice to have a coworker that understands!! Actually, I have a friend that uses a tattle tale on her dining table and it seems to work pretty well. > > Bought a little alarm through a catalog- I've seen these in a couple of > > catalogs- and it works! My two older cats never go on the glass top coffee [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I don't understand. Why would an alarm clock keep cats off the table? Does > it tick and vibrate, or something? It detects vibrations and sounds an alarm. I like this type of trainer because the cat associates the sound with her behavior at the instant of occurrence - not after or with you. Another good feature of this type of trainer is the "correction" occurs whether you're present or not. So, the cat won't associate the correction only with your presence. Phil. SignatureAre cats lazy? Well, more power to them if they are. Which one of us has not entertained the dream of doing just as he likes, when and how he likes, and as much as he likes? - Fernand Mery Feline Healthcare & More: www.maxshouse.com > It detects vibrations and sounds an alarm. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > whether you're present or not. So, the cat won't associate the correction > only with your presence. Ah. Yeah, it does sound good. I wonder if I could glue it to an upright mirror so Oscar wouldn't paw them? It would be nice to be able to see my full self before I go to work in the morning. Of course, if I used the alarm, I'd just hear an alarm going all night instead of "only" the bouncing of the mirror ... Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* > > It detects vibrations and sounds an alarm. > > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Of course, if I used the alarm, I'd just hear an alarm going all night instead > of "only" the bouncing of the mirror ... I don't know if my cats are well trained or if I am. They don't do anything I don't like... If they knock something over I say I'm sorry for putting something in their way! LOL! Phil Signature"Cat people are different, to the extent that they generally are not conformists. How could the be, with a cat running their lives?" --Louis Camuti Feline Healthcare: http://maxshouse.com > Ah. Yeah, it does sound good. I wonder if I could glue it to an upright > mirror so Oscar wouldn't paw them? But wait, the mirror/glass pawing thing is so cute!! --Catherine & Rosalie the calico, who will occasionally raise a dainty paw to the tv >> Ah. Yeah, it does sound good. I wonder if I could glue it to an upright >> mirror so Oscar wouldn't paw them? > > But wait, the mirror/glass pawing thing is so cute!! Yes, especially when it continues *all night long*! Our mirrors are all still packed, and the mirrors built in the vanity have been blocked by boxes so that Oscar won't jump up. Sigh. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* >>> Ah. Yeah, it does sound good. I wonder if I could glue it to an >>> upright mirror so Oscar wouldn't paw them? >> >> But wait, the mirror/glass pawing thing is so cute!! > > Yes, especially when it continues *all night long*! I guess that might make it seem somewhat less adorable... :) --Catherine & Rosalie the calico >>> Ah. Yeah, it does sound good. I wonder if I could glue it to an upright >>> mirror so Oscar wouldn't paw them? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Our mirrors are all still packed, and the mirrors built in the vanity have > been blocked by boxes so that Oscar won't jump up. Sigh. Lately, Pearl will roar around the apartment and then run and jump up on the bathroom counter and yowl at her reflection like "NOOOoooooo body listens to me!! I am SOOOOOOoooooo unloved! I can only talk to my SEEEEEElllllllfffff!" She manages to be quite pitiful. > Lately, Pearl will roar around the apartment and then run and jump up on the > bathroom counter and yowl at her reflection like "NOOOoooooo body listens to > me!! I am SOOOOOOoooooo unloved! I can only talk to my SEEEEEElllllllfffff!" > She manages to be quite pitiful. Of course she does, with all that abuse you heap on her! *laugh* Poor kitties are so abused. Really. I finally got a chest of drawers to replace the footlocker I've been using for ten years now. 33 bucks at the thrift store! Anyway, Oscar's pretty good about distinguishing tables (no cats allowed) from chairs (cats allowed), but I always let her sit on the footlocker, and the chest is in the same place ... Gonna have to sit down and have a little heart to heart with her. As a friend of mine used to say about his cat, "Cat butts are only allowed where human butts are allowed." Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* >Gonna have to sit down and have a little heart to heart with her. As a friend >of mine used to say about his cat, "Cat butts are only allowed where human >butts are allowed." Hmm. My butt won't fit where theirs go :) They walk over me. They walk on my computer desk. We feed them on the bathroom counter and my bedroom counter. There are very few places they aren't allowed. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com >>Gonna have to sit down and have a little heart to heart with her. As a >>friend of mine used to say about his cat, "Cat butts are only allowed where >>human butts are allowed." > > Hmm. My butt won't fit where theirs go :) True, she's allowed to sit in shoe boxes, and I rarely try to sit in them =) Her favorite has a paw-sized hole in one side, so that she can snuggle up in the box, then reach her arm through the hole to bat at things. I guess it's a cat thing; I just don't understand =P > They walk over me. They walk on my computer desk. We feed them on the > bathroom counter and my bedroom counter. There are very few places they > aren't allowed. When I had a dog, Oscar's dishes were on the bathroom sink, just to keep Puma from chowing down. Now, though, she has her own little spot in the kitchen, with a kitty-themed placemat and everything. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* >When I had a dog, Oscar's dishes were on the bathroom sink, just to keep Puma >from chowing down. Now, though, she has her own little spot in the kitchen, >with a kitty-themed placemat and everything. Yes, we have dogs too, so we have to keep their food up on counters. We have water in both places. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com > >Gonna have to sit down and have a little heart to heart with her. As a friend > >of mine used to say about his cat, "Cat butts are only allowed where human > >butts are allowed." This is a great way to put it!! > > Ah. Yeah, it does sound good. I wonder if I could glue it to an upright > > mirror so Oscar wouldn't paw them? > > But wait, the mirror/glass pawing thing is so cute!! > > --Catherine It does get a little old cleaning nose prints off mirrors though. W It's not a clock. Vibration sets off about a five second shriek! -- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time. > It's not a clock. Vibration sets off about a five second shriek! > > -- Ach! Do you turn it off when you sleep?? I only turn it off to vacuum-also don't sneeze near it. We all sleep upstairs and probably wouldn't hear it anyway! -- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time. > I only turn it off to vacuum-also don't sneeze near it. We all sleep > upstairs and probably wouldn't hear it anyway! > > -- Ahhh. I knew you were replying to me because I am highly intuitive. :) > It's not a clock. Vibration sets off about a five second shriek! > > -- > Barb > Of course I don't look busy, > I did it right the first time. Hmmmmm now I'd need one for the headboard, my dresser, the dh's dresser, The entertainment center, kitchen table, kitchen counters, on top of the refrigerator, on top of the foster cat's cage, on top of my laser printer ........... W Like I said, the cats can go all over except the glass table tops. -- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time.
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