4 Behaviors Cats Display When They Don’t Trust Owners

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No 1. Cat Wouldn't Come Close To The Owner

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Most cats stay away from people who are untrustworthy and tend to stay on guard while keeping a distance of about 2m.

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If you purposely reduce such distance or move closer, cats may attack you or run away.

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If your cat does not run away or seem bothered when you move closer to him/her, it means that he/she does not feel threatened by you.

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Rather than trying to get close quickly, you should take some time and let your cat approach you.

No 2. Threatening The Owner

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When cats feel that they are in danger, they will display aggressive behavior to the other party.

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If they are scowling with their ears raised up, it is best not to get close to them.

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Cats who are especially wary will take longer to trust their owner, but it is important not to be nervous and keep calm.

No 3. Running Away Or Hide

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Cats will hide themselves when they feel they are in danger.

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If a cat hides in the corner when the owner comes near, it could mean that he/she does not trust the owner.

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Pulling the cat out from the corner forcefully will worsen the relationship with him/her, so you should wait for him/her to come out on his/her own.

No 4. Getting Nervous

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If a cat who is with the owner seems nervous or scared, it means that he/she is not yet ready to open up.

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It is best to give ample time and wait until the cat opens up on his/her own.

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Cats will feel at ease once they believe that nothing scary will happen when they are with their owner.

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If you have an awkward relationship with your cat, you should try to make lots of good memories with him/her.

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It is especially difficult to turn around a cat who has closed off their mind, so you should take a lot of time to get close to your cat.

If you don’t yet have a trusting relationship with your cat, you should not heavily discipline or train him/her.

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