Cat jumping at doors

Hi, In my opinion, the fact that this behaviour has significantly ramped up over the last few weeks—even though he’d mostly stopped trying—means it’s worth asking what has changed. A cat might start demanding more at night due to boredom, a need for interaction, a change in their environment, stress, or simply because they’ve realised the door is an interesting obstacle to get past. You’re doing the right thing by not talking to him or opening the door while he’s scratching or jumping, as even a negative reaction can sometimes be seen as a form of attention and reinforce the behaviour. Ideally, he should get absolutely nothing from you at all during those times. Instead, I’d focus on what happens before bedtime: a good, fairly intense play session, followed by his meal, and potentially something to keep him occupied on his own during the night (suitable toys, snuffle mats, hidden dry food, etc.). The goal is for him to have some real activity followed by a calm period before you go to sleep. And if this behaviour really did appear out of the blue or is accompanied by other changes (unusual meowing, restlessness, changes in appetite or sleep, toileting issues...), I’d still consult a vet to rule out a physical problem or specific stress. Hang in there—at 1 year old, he’s still very young, so he might just be particularly energetic and need more stimulation! Maëlla