CAT-robats in Training
Take bonding with your cat to the next level by encouraging your cat's inner acrobat through trick training!
Is anything as adorable as a puppy rolling over for a treat or dancing around their owner with tails wagging excitedly? Well hang on to your hats, because here come the cats! An often overlooked competitor that could give playful pups a run for their money in the cute tricks category isn’t an “under-dog” but the "under-cat"! Now hear ‘MEOW-t’ despite their sleepy disposition and passion for “cat-naps”, cats' have great potential in becoming your home's next top trainee!
While creating a training schedule may not be a cat owner's first thought during bonding time, having regular "workouts" with your cat is a wonderful way to spend time with your fur baby! Getting started isn’t as difficult as it may seem either, starting with simple tricks and commands is the best way to begin building your regimen.
Tips for training your cat:
- Keep your sessions short and away from distractions to maintain a hold on your cat’s attention.
- Be consistent! Keep your cues the same and reward your cat immediately after their success to stay on track .
- Make sure to reward them with a treat they adore to keep their motivation up!
- And remember, training your cat is based on positive reinforcement, punishing your cat would only hinder their progress!
How to start training your cat?
The best place to start is with the simple commands of “sit” "stay" and “come here”. Start your cat's training small and simple and build from there, slow and steady wins the race after all!
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Once you and your cat have become more accustomed to the training regime, the next step is adding more advanced tricks to your practice list. From harness training and correcting problem behaviors, to spins, jumps and high fives, the more you continue working a consistent training schedule with your cat, the closer and more connected you and your furry friend will be!
Cats are highly intelligent animals and they love having their mind, senses and reflexes tested, especially with the reward of a yummy treat in their paw’s grasp!
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Remember, embarking on a training journey with your cat is more than just teaching them a few parlor tricks, it is a beautiful and meaningful way to bond with your cat and show them how much you love them! Just make sure to have lots of treats handy for your cat in training!
**If you and your fur baby are thinking about pursuing training to enhance their CAT-robatic skills, tag us #pawapeau!
More cat training video resources:
Julie Posluns (Cat School)
