Training your cat or kitten to do tricks, such as use the litter tray or answer to their name -
Training a cat is possible, though as you can imagine, it is harder than training a dog. Kittens do find it easier to learn new behaviours. Some breeds of cats, such as a Turkish Van breed are very intelligent and may even try to train you!!
Smoggy the moggy cat (Domestic shorthair) in this example is learning to run through a roll of carpet. However, as it's her first time I am starting using food as a reward. After tempting her with food and rolling it into the carpet tunnel, she happily became accustomed and enjoyed going through her new play area - the carpet tunnel.
Your cat or kitten can learn to come when you call their name, use the litter tray, a cat flap or even a few cat tricks.
Here's Smog learning a new trick, with food treats as a reward:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egkPQ4gE59s
Plus here she is doing her new trick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-5H9iy-UF0
Here's Smog learning a new trick, with food treats as a reward:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egkPQ4gE59s
Plus here she is doing her new trick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-5H9iy-UF0
Here's some trainging your cat tips:
1) Train your feline before meals. Note, please don't starve them.
2) 10-15 mins once a day is plenty of training time. Too long and your pussy will become bored.
3) Try not to have distracting noises and activity.
4) Until your cat learns their new trick keep training and rewards the same. Only then can you introduce a new trick to learn.
