12 Scientific Explanations For The Weird Things Cats Do
3. Why Do They Sit On Your Keyboard?
Okay, so cats love boxes because they're all cosy and safe, so why the fascination with the keyboard?
The reason why your cat will immediately plonk themselves down on your keyboard the moment you start typing is pretty much out of pure attention seeking, mixed with a little curiosity. We've already been through why your cat loves you, and this means that they love interacting with you.
When your cat see that you're engrossed in your keyboard (or book, or newspaper, or anything else that commands your full attention) the pull of curiosity will mean that they want in investigate and be involved in this thing that you clearly find so engaging, and if they can get some belly rubs out of it too then all the better.
The fact that you will stop what you're doing, usually because they've totally hindered your ability to keep typing, and perhaps give them a bit of attention whenever they do this is just positive reinforcement for them, making they much more likely to do it again.
The tippety tap and blinking lights of a computer may also be attractive to your cat in the same way that tapping on the floor and laser pointers are.
Blinking, whirring, tapping electronics are very engaging for kitty, and the pressing down of the keys on the keyboard will feel make it feel soft and comfortable place for them to hang out.