Cats Are Territorial :
Different in Domesticated Cats
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Cats are territorial in nature but the domesticated
cats consider this differently to that of the wildcat.
There are reasons why a cat is territorial.
The first reason is to ensure that
it will have enough food
and shelter for its requirements. As the domesticated
cat gets that food and shelter from its owner it does
not need to concern itself with becoming territorial
for that reason.
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The second reason why cats are territorial is because in
the wild they will be vying for the female when they are
in season. Once again this is eliminated in most cases as
the domesticated household cat has been neutered
and a desire to be territorial for this reason is no longer
present.
In addition to this, the fact that the domesticated cat
generally lives in areas where there are many more cats
in close proximity to one another, thereby reducing the
reality of any cats having the ability to dominate any area
much greater than their own backyard, this is no longer
a realistic concern.
This has often led to a somewhat more social behavior with
domesticated cats where they can sometimes welcome neighbor's
cats or at the very least put up with the fact that other
cats will sometimes wander through their territory. The
fact that they are comfortable with the property, and realize
that the security, food and shelter requirements are being
met without any action required on their part means they
no longer feel the need to be territorial.
Fortunately this makes life a lot easier for cat owners
living close to one another, as it reduces the incidence
of cat fights and also the unwanted habit of cats leaving
their scent on other people's properties. It certainly makes
for a lot happier environment than if our cats still possessed
the behavior that is natural to them in the wild.
Learn more tips to effectively train your
cat; such as how to bond with your cat or how to building
a lasting and loving relationship with your cat; by visiting
the Cat Behavior Secrets Revealed here.
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