Cat Training

Cats are intelligent creatures and can be trained. It's important to teach your cat most of the 'catty' manners before 6 months of age, as these animals can be quite stubborn later on. One of the most important considerations is training cats for litter boxes. Instinctively, cats excrete in sand or soil. Kittens also learn this by observing the cat. Usually, kittens won't give you a hard time to learn how to use a litter box, unlike toilet training of puppies.

But today, there are people who are not satisfied with their cats eliminating in litter boxes. They wish their cats to eliminate in toilets like humans! Wow! This can rather be an interesting thing- a cat using a toilet! Well, cats toilet training is possible; only it demands lots of patience and, of course, loads of treats for the cat. But, you can't expect your cat to sit on the toilet and pee overnight. You need to use the litter box first. Place it on the toilet to let the cat understand what you want her to do. (She will take days to understand this; so don't lose patience!) Gradually, you can remove the litter box so that the cat can do her thing directly in the toilet.

Besides toilet training, cats socialization is a must, if you wish to add a new cat to the family. Your cat will, naturally, growl and hiss at the new member. For the first few days, you will need to keep the new cat away from your old one. You can keep her in the bathroom or separate room with all the necessary items like litter box (a new one), meal bowl, and others. Gradually, you can introduce both the cats by giving them meals in the same bowl, but at different times at first. Let both the cats get familiar with each other's scents. It will take time before the two cats eat and play together; but once they do, it'd be a sight to enjoy!

For those who have dogs, along with cats in the house, it's a common sight to see the cat sulking as you take your dog for morning walks. Even your kitty wants to go outdoors! Here comes the importance of leash training tips for cats. The first step is to let your pet get accustomed to cat training collar. Don't leash her immediately after this. Let her roam around the house with collar. Once she seems to be comfortable with her new "accessory," you can introduce the leash. But, again, don't pull or force her to walk. Give her time to get used to this new thing around her neck.

There are innumerable cat training aids available in the market. It helps to know about them. Being able to use these aids makes your cat training session easier. In addition to this, you must understand cats body language. What does the swishing of her tail means? Why does she knead her paw? What actually is she saying when she rubs her head gently across your body? It's interesting to know about the body language of your kitty. This way, you can know when to let your pet alone and when to cuddle her. Moreover, you develop a stronger bond with your furry friend.

So, if you haven't trained your cat, do it now. Once she develops an obstinate nature, it'd be difficult for you to make her learn things. Do you know - one of the major reasons why many owners leaving their pets in shelter houses is lack of toilet manners? But, is it really the fault of the poor cat? Think!