Maine Coons are freedom-loving and independent animals, which is why many people believe that they cannot be trained. This is not entirely true - the standard process of education and training applied to dogs simply does not suit Maine Coons. These cats are smart, sociable and have a stable psyche, so all that is required from the owner is to find the right approach to raising a pet.
Education at home
Maine Coons are not unteachable animals, but in order for a small kitten to grow up to be an obedient pet, it needs to be raised from an early age. The breeders in the nursery are also involved in training the litter box and scratching post, where the kitten begins to socialize. After the Maine Coon moves to a new home, the owner needs to clearly define the boundaries of what is permitted for the pet and patiently explain to him the rules of behavior.
What is allowed to a kitten will also be allowed to an adult animal: it is almost impossible to wean an adult Maine Coon from anything.
The easiest way to find a common language with your pet is to use the method of prohibitions and rewards. With correct behavior on the part of the owner, raising a Maine Coon becomes not a routine, but an exciting activity.
Autake Plains
Near the nesting site we will have to fight a little, and then we repeat everything again. We touch the tree, watch the feathers fly away, and go in search of them, checking the mini map.
This part of the quest involves battles where you will meet new opponents.
The first feather is directly under the hill on which the tree stands.
The second is nearby on the roof of the hilichurl house. Here you will have to fight off enemies, because you won’t be allowed to touch the feather in battle.
The third feather flies away from you, first under the dome (take the electrogranum, it is nearby, and follow the feather), then to its opposite side. Here you can already touch it (F), of course, after you defeat the opponents.
We run back to the tree and touch it. The nesting area is blooming, and the map is now completely free of fog.
Common problems
The main problems that you may encounter when raising a Maine Coon and how to solve them:
- The cat goes to the toilet in the wrong place - sit the pet next to a puddle, sternly say “No!”, and then take him to the litter box.
- The Maine Coon climbs into places where it is forbidden, for example, on a table - spray water into it from a spray bottle. This action is unpleasant for the cat; it will serve as a kind of stop signal.
- The pet scratches the furniture, ruins the curtains with its claws - use a spray bottle, sternly say “No!”
Also often noted is the tendency of Maine Coons to chew on wires, which can be not only unpleasant, but also dangerous due to the risk of a short circuit. If it is impossible to hide the wiring, you should spray it with citrus juice - this smell is unpleasant for cats.
How to start the "Exceptionally Exceptional Writer" quest
It appears in your journal when you log into the game immediately after the update, if you have previously discovered Inazuma and completed the Archon quests in this region.
You are sent to talk to Katerina in the city of Inazuma. She talks about a new difficult assignment and asks to talk to Sumida about it.
Sumida is an author of popular novels. She can't wait to write a new masterpiece, but for inspiration she wants to get her hands on a maushiro, a musical instrument from the foggy and mysterious island of Tsurumi, where no one has lived for several thousand years.
Training and communication
Maine Coons are freedom-loving and independent, so you should not expect unquestioning obedience from them. However, this breed can be taught some commands and, more importantly, proper behavior around the house. First of all, it is necessary for the pet to remember its name and associate it with something pleasant, after which more intensive training should begin.
The most suitable way for Maine Coons to learn and consolidate skills is through play.
You need to take a closer look at your pet and understand what he likes - every cat has favorite activities and individual inclinations.
It is with the development of these talents and inclinations that it is worth starting, consolidating successes with affection and delicacies. One of the characteristics of Maine Coons is hunting for various objects. They love to carry toys in their teeth and often bring them to their owner’s feet, hinting at a desire to play. This trait can be developed and your pet can be taught to fetch thrown objects on command.
Another common command for training Maine Coons is to give the paw. To do this, you first need to carefully lift the paw of a sitting cat, making sure to accompany your actions with the command “Give me your paw” and treating the animal with a treat. Then you should extend your palm, repeat the command and reward the pet if it is completed. If the cat does not respond to the command, the training should be repeated from the beginning, gradually strengthening the skill.
This is prohibited
It will not be possible to avoid absolutely all problems when raising a pet, since each Maine Coon is unique, and it is impossible to foresee everything in advance. It is important to know the basic principles of behavior in case of problems and adhere to them:
- The use of physical force is prohibited. You cannot hit a kitten with your hand or any other object; this will lead to the fact that it will not only grow up to be a fearful cat with an unstable psyche, but will also begin to see its owner as an enemy.
- You cannot punish for something that was done a long time ago. If the consequences of a pet’s prank were not detected immediately, then there is no point in scolding him a few hours later - he will not understand what caused the owner’s dissatisfaction.
- Praise more than punish. The kitten should be praised and encouraged even for the most insignificant successes, but scolded only for serious offenses.
It is important for Maine Coons to understand and feel that the owner is, first of all, a friend. In this case, cats try their best to please the owner.
Temperament and aggressive behavior
The type of Maine Coon's temperament determines exactly how it will react to external stimuli. Among the representatives of this breed, sanguine and phlegmatic people are most often found. Both types have no problems with adaptation; they easily get used to new places and people. Inexperienced breeders find it a little more difficult to deal with choleric cats due to their hyperactivity and frequent mood swings.
A kitten is born with a certain temperament, which cannot be changed, but any cat can be trained to behave correctly.
Aggressive behavior can occur in the following situations:
- Disease. Often, when cats are ill, they do not hide in a secluded place, but try to show the owner that they feel bad and often do this by showing aggression.
- A game . Harmless games of kittens, during which they bite each other or the owner, over time can become a bad habit, which is why the Maine Coon will prove its leadership or achieve what it wants by behaving aggressively.
- Fear . A frightened animal seeks first of all to protect itself, and in such a situation, aggression and attack are the only suitable behavior options for a cat.
Also, representatives of this breed are prone to aggression when irritated, in case of violation of the boundaries of their territory and when clarifying relationships between several individuals.
Hisses
Hissing is most often a protective reaction of a cat to an external stimulus. Thus, a cornered animal, feeling threatened by a person or frightened by something, prepares to defend itself by hissing to warn of a possible attack. You should leave the Maine Coon alone and give him time to calm down and come to his senses. Later, you need to analyze the animal’s behavior, understand what provoked such a reaction and, if possible, get rid of the irritants.
Bites
Most often, the Maine Coon bites during the change of teeth and during puberty. In some individuals this habit goes away as they grow older, in others it does not. Therefore, before buying a kitten, you should find out about its parents and their temperament in order to have an idea of \u200b\u200bheredity and avoid buying an inadequate animal.
To wean your Maine Coon from biting, you need to:
- Buy your pet special treats that he can and should chew on.
- It is easy to shake the cat by holding it by the withers.
- Allowing the kitten to play as much as he wants, wasting his energy reserves.
- Ignore the Maine Coon for 20-30 minutes after the punishment.
You cannot hurt or injure your pet; all methods used must only affect the cat psychologically.
It is also important to ensure that the Maine Coon’s diet is balanced – a lack of vitamins and microelements leads to health problems, which also affects behavior.
Scratched
The only thing that a Maine Coon can and should scratch is a scratching post; if it is not there, the cat will find another object on which to sharpen its claws.
If a Maine Coon scratches its owner, it must be stopped immediately, letting him know who is the leader in the house.
First of all, you need to make it a rule that you can play with a kitten only with the help of sticks, strings and other toys, and not with your hands and feet. In cases where scratching is not the result of play, but a manifestation of aggression, you should punish the Maine Coon by spraying water on it, lightly hitting it on the nose, or pressing it to the floor or sofa until it calms down.
Meows constantly
Meowing is the Maine Coon's way of attracting the attention of its owner. In this way, the cat informs the owner about his desires or fears, attracts his attention, or simply communicates.
If your Maine Coon meows constantly, you need to:
- Make sure your pet is healthy and fed. If you suspect any disease, you need to contact a veterinarian, and if the cat is hungry, feed it, possibly increasing the portion size, and provide constant access to clean drinking water.
- Ignore. Often the animal simply sees a connection between meowing and the owner’s immediate reaction to it, so it uses this technique to attract attention. If the Maine Coon is healthy and well-fed, you should simply stop reacting to his meowing.
- Punish. Physical punishment is not acceptable, but you can spray the cat with warm water from a spray bottle or blow on his face.
To prevent night meowing, you need to play with your Maine Coon before going to bed, giving him the opportunity to get rid of accumulated energy, and feed him. All this will help your pet calm down and get ready for rest and sleep.
You should not hit a cat or yell at it - this will frighten the animal and cause other behavior problems.
Nesting Offering: Sirikoro Peak
From the Thirai sanctuary we go along the coast to Sirikoro Peak. There is no need to climb the mountain, enter the cave from the beach, the nesting site will be right in front of you. Immediately pick up and take the fairy at the entrance to the place.
First feather
The boy Ru is already waiting for us at the nesting site. We talk to him, touch the tree, and go look for three feathers. They're all underwater.
When you took the fairy away, you saw three pedestals. We need to find the remaining spirits, bring them to their place, and then the water in the cave will go away.
The second fairy is behind the tree, below. Jump to her, launch her, take the electrogranum nearby to fly up behind the fairy.
The third fairy flies just above the pedestals. It is easy to get to through the branches.
After the water has gone, we go down to the very bottom of the cave, under a cliff with a tree, and find all three feathers nearby. We can take one right away (F), the other two fly forward, we follow them.
Second feather
On the way, you will have to fight with a couple of “Gap Puppies”, new opponents of Tsurumi Island, and go past the Thunder Barrier. You will find yourself in a room with puzzles. The feathers fly out of the large round door, in front of which there is a locked switch.
You need to collect three relay stones and install them as in the pictures . Be careful: the relay stones are in small electrical circuits to the right and left of the door, remove them from there and place them in the right places. And the last, third relay stone, lies under the wall directly opposite the door.
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The switch is unlocked, take the chest, open the door. We kill the guard of the ruins behind the door, touch the second feather, and take away the fairy (on a small column).
The third feather still escapes, flying through another closed door.
Third feather (chest with decor drawings)
So, we are in a large room with puzzles, two blocked switches, water in the center, pedestals for fairies.
In the dome is one of the new chests that appeared in Genshin Impact 2.2 - with decor drawings. It differs from others in its greenish color.
Again we need to bring three fairies and unlock the switches. We took away one fairy that was immediately behind the door (if you lose her, look up, she flies along the columns), the second is in the right branch of the room, she can be seen from the pedestals.
The third fairy is behind a large stone blockage, behind the dome with a chest.
When you bring the fairies, you will receive the next achievement in the “Through the Fog” section and the first switch will be unlocked. He cleans up the water in the hall. Below are two relay stones that you can take.
Find the crystal below on the wall and place one relay stone as in the picture. Take the second relay stone and climb up.
Now we need to activate two electric crystals near the door. To do this, two relay stones are enough. You brought one from below, the second - in the dome with the chest.
I placed the one to the right of the door in flight. It may not work out right away, don’t despair, try again.
We take the luxurious chest, activate the switch, go through the open door and take the last feather (F).
We've gotten too far from the Nest itself. The easiest way is to teleport to the Thirai sanctuary and repeat the path to Sirikoro Peak along the coast.
We touch the tree, and another part of the map is freed from the fog. After another silent chat with Ru, open the teleporter at the peak (to do this you need to leave the cave and climb the mountain) and go to the last place, covered with fog.
By the way, you can fly there from the teleport at the peak.
