There are a lot of cat lovers here, but few people know how to speak with them in the same language. I hope it will help those who read, and especially their pets.
If you want to punish a cat, don’t scream or beat him. Take him for the skin, shake and whisper on him. Not "sh-sh-sh", but HUGE, THROUGHING "shfrshshshshshshhsh!!!!!" with a steep, sincere desire to smash this damaged little girl. Naturally, the degree of horror and shaking is determined by the severity of the offence, sometimes enough and silent whispering to prevent offenses.
Well, and a couple of additions - it is more useful to praise a cat when he has done things in the pot than to punish him for the opposite (not talking about labels!!!To distract the animal from prohibited places (table, for example) is best by loud unexpected sounds from this place (throw a keyband next to it) or water spraying.
This is much more effective than crushing the cat’s psyche with blasphemy, screaming and causing pain. Check it yourself.