How To Deal With
Dominance Driven Angry Cats

Dominance driven angry cats want to rule. Some kitties like to think that they're reigning King or Queen, and to prove it, try to dominate their owners by hissing, growling, blocking doorways etc.

These cats don't usually attack you; they're just using threatening behavior to try to bully you into submission.

If your cat isn't actually attacking you, the best way to cure this behavior is to completely ignore it. Don't be put off going through doorways etc. when Kitty's sat there acting like Hell's equivalent of Saint Peter - just walk confidently straight past him. Withhold attention and petting until he's relaxed and not stressed. This will make him realize that his bully-boy tactics don't work.

If he is attacking you, have something you can make a loud noise with in your hand, like a tin of coins. As he dives in for the bite, rattle the tin loudly. This should frighten him enough into backing off, and will make him associate attacking you with an unpleasant consequence.

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