Daily writing prompt

If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?

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I don’t have a pet, but my daughter does — and her cat has absolutely no boundaries when it comes to where he decides to land his body. If a surface looks “landable,” he’s on it. The stovetop is his favorite target, and no matter what she tries, he repeats the same behavior.

Some places simply aren’t meant for animals to explore, and the stove is at the top of that list for obvious reasons. If I could teach him just one thing, it would be this: the stove is not a place to jump, sit, or explore — ever.