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.

When purchasing a collar for your cat you want to be sure that it is not too big. A collar that is too big may cause the cat to get hung up on something if they are climbing trees, fences, your home, etc. You also do not want the collar to be too tight. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to fit at least one collar between your cat’s neck and the collar.

When you get the new collar home it is a good idea to wash it off with warm water. This will help to get rid of any scents from other people touching the collars at the store. Some cats are picky about these types of scents and may not want to have anything to do with them.

Put the collar down and allow the cat to check it out. Allow them to play with it, rub on it, etc. You will then want to place the collar on the cat while it relaxes in your lap. This will allow the cat to relax and still wear the collar. To gradually get the cat used to the collar around its neck, you will want to gradually tighten it each time you put it on. Don’t leave the collar on the cat all of the time until it has accepted the collar at its tightest.