After a couple of
'talk to the boot' admin sessions
![Shocked :o](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/xshocked.gif.pagespeed.ic.CrwtrNUjLO.png)
with our domesticated stray cats (which some low life certified MOFOS dumped in the neighbourhood),
the cats still have their staff, but now KNOW who is the official 'mob boss'
![Evil >:D](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/xevil.gif.pagespeed.ic.tdrs7Uj5gu.png)
An easier less painful way:
Put a couple of carton boxes in the lab (or tech wannabee man/lady/cave), with old towels or whatever inside,
put the cat on the bench and step back,
and voila, the cat/s will jump down, hit those boxes and chill out watching you work.
Repeat that a few times till the cat declares the bench a no go zone with a defiant MEEEE-OWWW !
![Angry >:(](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/xangry.gif.pagespeed.ic.0w4zhwjvDw.png)
Add some dried food and water nearby, and no more CATastrophies
![Phew :phew:](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/phew.gif.pagespeed.ce.n2uLOVFYMP.gif)
Repeat as necessary and change boxes when the novelty wears thin