How to Train a Cat
Cats are very intelligent, loving animals and they make great companions.
They are much more independent and less needy than dogs, making them a perfect pet for someone who has a busy lifestyle.
Owning a cat is very rewarding, and provides you with a wonderful creature to love, with an added convenience of not demanding as much of your time.
Once you have decided to adopt, make sure to take the time to learn how to train a cat.
Despite their independence, your cat will still require a bit of your time to teach it proper household behavior.
Start teaching your cat when it is still a kitten for the most success, as animals learn bad behaviors over time and the sooner you start training, the better.
Decide what you want to train your cat, then prioritize.
Always stick to teaching one thing at a time.
Your cat will stay more focused if you teach one task at a time.
If you notice any bad behavior issues such as scratching furniture, biting, or chewing on objects, they should be addressed first.
If you notice your cat is chewing on things, make sure it does not have access to any electrical cords in your home.
Start training with whatever behavior problem poses the most risk to your cat and proceed from there.
If your cat's behavior problem is scratching your furniture, you need to consider purchasing some furniture or cat trees that will belong to your cat.
Cats are territorial and scratching at things is one way that they mark their belongings.
It is also how they groom and condition their claws and exercise.
This behavior is a natural instinct for cats so teaching them not to scratch is not an option.
However, you can teach them which items belong to them, and praise your cat when it does scratch the appropriate things.
You can also use catnip as a great way to attract them to the items you prefer they scratch on.
Catnip comes in a dried leafy form but also available in a spray form.
The spray form is just as effective as the herb form and is much less messy and when used, you will find your cat cannot resist the items that have been treated with catnip.
Your cat may seem disinterested in learning at times but be persistent with training.
The more time you spend with your cat, the stronger your bond will be.
Your cat should respond well to teaching.
Offer cat treats as a reward to reinforce the learning process.
The more time you spend, the more you will get your cat to respond.
If you learn how to train a cat the right way, you can prevent future unwanted behavior problems and your cat will be a happy, well mannered member of your family.
They are much more independent and less needy than dogs, making them a perfect pet for someone who has a busy lifestyle.
Owning a cat is very rewarding, and provides you with a wonderful creature to love, with an added convenience of not demanding as much of your time.
Once you have decided to adopt, make sure to take the time to learn how to train a cat.
Despite their independence, your cat will still require a bit of your time to teach it proper household behavior.
Start teaching your cat when it is still a kitten for the most success, as animals learn bad behaviors over time and the sooner you start training, the better.
Decide what you want to train your cat, then prioritize.
Always stick to teaching one thing at a time.
Your cat will stay more focused if you teach one task at a time.
If you notice any bad behavior issues such as scratching furniture, biting, or chewing on objects, they should be addressed first.
If you notice your cat is chewing on things, make sure it does not have access to any electrical cords in your home.
Start training with whatever behavior problem poses the most risk to your cat and proceed from there.
If your cat's behavior problem is scratching your furniture, you need to consider purchasing some furniture or cat trees that will belong to your cat.
Cats are territorial and scratching at things is one way that they mark their belongings.
It is also how they groom and condition their claws and exercise.
This behavior is a natural instinct for cats so teaching them not to scratch is not an option.
However, you can teach them which items belong to them, and praise your cat when it does scratch the appropriate things.
You can also use catnip as a great way to attract them to the items you prefer they scratch on.
Catnip comes in a dried leafy form but also available in a spray form.
The spray form is just as effective as the herb form and is much less messy and when used, you will find your cat cannot resist the items that have been treated with catnip.
Your cat may seem disinterested in learning at times but be persistent with training.
The more time you spend with your cat, the stronger your bond will be.
Your cat should respond well to teaching.
Offer cat treats as a reward to reinforce the learning process.
The more time you spend, the more you will get your cat to respond.
If you learn how to train a cat the right way, you can prevent future unwanted behavior problems and your cat will be a happy, well mannered member of your family.
