How the cat temperament differs from the temperament of dogs
Many people don’t understand the reasons why the cat temperament is different to the dog temperament. Some even make the mistake of trying to use the same methods to train their cat's, that they would use for training dogs.
By it's very nature cats prefer solitude, and such was the way before they were domesticated. Cats are solitary hunters and not pack animals. By contrast you find that dogs are happier in a pack. If you have a dog in the family, then the dog will regard the family as a pack, and it will have some sort of position within that pack.
The way that the cat temperament is different, is that the cat will regard the people that it resides with as individuals, and not a pack. Dogs hate being alone as it is in their nature to interact with the pack. Cats don't mind being left alone as it is in their nature to be loners. However if a cat has from a young age been bought up in an environment where it gets lots of attention, and that attention is removed, it can get bored and start to become destructive. However these types of cats problems will not last, and as soon as you start to give your cat more attention, it should revert to its original habits.
Though cats seem quite content being on their own, they do create strong bonds with the people around them. The bond that a cat forms with its owner is important, although a cat will probably try to play it a bit cool compared to a dog.
Another difference between the cat temperament and the temperament of a dog is that a dog will burst with happiness at the slightest bit of attention. Brush it, make eye contact, or just call its name, and the dog will be jumping hoops. The cat does not require help from you to be groomed, it can do this on its own.
A cat requires different forms of attention compared to a dog. Cats like contact and a cat wants you to talk to it. Your cat will understand the way you say what you say, although it won't have any comprehension of what you are saying. Try to use a soothing tone and your cat will respond to you. You can learn a great deal about the cat temperament by the body language your pet uses in different circumstances. Try to learn from your cat's body language when it is annoyed or when it is content. Start to read the signs as to what your cat is thinking and you will a step closer to understanding the cat temperament.