Dogs are seen as teachable — animals we can work with to improve behavior. Cats, on the other hand, are often seen as fixed in their ways. Their challenges aren’t treated as opportunities for learning or communication — they’re seen as deal-breakers.

But cats are just as capable of learning, adjusting, and communicating as dogs are. Their behavior isn’t “bad” — it’s communication, and it's no different from a dog's behavior. Scratching, hiding, or even hissing are expressions of emotion and need, not misbehavior.