Training for a Cat Door

There always comes a time when you wish your cat could just let him or herself in. If you are tired of hearing your cat meowing at the door and climbing the screen, it may be time to install a cat door. You can also train your cat to alert you when they are ready to come in. Read more

Leash Training

Leash training is necessary for cats. They may not learn to heal like a dog, but it is good for them to learn to give to pressure. It also allows you to take your cat outside without having to worry about the cat getting loose. Read more

Collar Training

There are a variety of collars on the market. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and designs. When looking at collars, you should also look into harnesses. Cats are much easier to walk and travel with a harness on rather than a collar. However, a collar with an appropriate name tag is essential if your cat is going to be in and out of your house. Some collars even glow in the dark so you can see if your cat is out in yard at night. Read more

Training Your Cat to Use the Toilet

One of the things that many people want to train their cat to do is use the toilet instead of a litter box. This is a much cleaner way for your act to use the bathroom in your home. When a cat uses a litter box they are able to spread disease to children and elderly people. They are also covered in germs and bacteria when they come out of their litter box. Training the cat to use the toilet eliminates this problem because the cat uses the bathroom in the toilet. Read more

Dealing with Excessive Meowing

When we hear a cat meowing, we immediately think that the cat is hungry. Excess meowing can actually mean a variety of things and you may need to do some research to see why the cat is meowing excessively. This may be caused by a medical problem, discomfort or boredom. They may want you to spend more time with them and give them more attention. Read more

Baby Coming?

Many people may have the same cat for several years. if they are single while they have the cat and then they get married, the cat will have to adjust to the new person in the house. This tends to be easier if the person is an adult. But what happens when you are expecting a baby? Read more

Training Your Cat Not To Scratch Furniture

Scratching is a natural part of behavior for cats. They have natural instincts that tell them to climb and scratch. If you do not provide your cat an area to scratch, expect your furniture to become their new scratching post. Read more

Natural Cat Training

*Kittens and cats need socialization or they will become destructive.

*Take the cat to the groomer as a kitten so that they will be used to it when they are adults.

*When training with a carrier, place the kitten’s favorite items in the carrier to encourage them to explore it.

*Keep a consistent routine around your house.

*Set a goal for each behavior you want to change in your cat.

*Take each training session step-by-step.

*Patience and more patience is necessary when training kittens and older cats.

*If the kitten develops an appetite decrease during training, take a break and reevaluate the process.

*Cats learn by experience. Your cat will try to repeat good experiences.

*If an experience is unpleasant, your cat will avoid it.

*Remember to reward your cat for good behavior.

*Give your cat lots of attention each and every day.

Tips for Training Your Kitten

*Pick up plants to avoid kittens from trying to use them as litter boxes.

*Provide your kitten with a kitty condo or other home so he has a place to hide when he’s scared.

*Provide your cat with an appropriate area to scratch on.Place scratching spots around your house.

*Keep cords out of reach of kittens.

*Make sure that your kitten is not snagging their claws on curtains, etc.

*Provide chew toys for your kitten to aid in teething.

*Set aside playtime each day to play with your kitten.

*Another kitten may be able to help redirect a kitten’s aggressive behavior.

Finding a Cat Trainer

If you find that you are having a hard time training your cat yourself, you may decide to look into finding a cat trainer. Training cats has become an interest to many animal enthusiasts. Many people have never heard of training cats and others have turned this process into a science. Read more