But I’m a good boy!
Cats and dogs can understand when you’re scolding them. Dogs might look up at you and give you the sad eyes, forcing you to feel guilty for their wrongdoing and handing over an abundance of treats. Cats, on the other hand, don’t give a crap about whether they’ve wronged you.
But this cat is unique. It was conditioned to play with its scratch posts with positive reinforcement. However, what wound up happening is that the cat would return to its scratch post after doing something wrong. “Don’t get mad at me, I’m a good boy!” We’re onto you, kitty.