Pet Cats
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How to train your cat
You need two qualities to train a cat: patience and technique. The training will proceed even more smoothly if you reward your cat for picking up a trick. Commands like sit, down, come here, go in and others normally associated with dogs, can be inserted in your cats psyche with ease if you know how to train your cat This clicker method is by far the most common and useful way of training a cat. A clicker is a small plastic device that makes a sharp clicking sound when pressed. What you want to do is associate the ‘click sound with a reward, usually food. While the result may not be immediate, your cat will gradually begin to anticipate a delicious bit of food coming its way after the click. This "reward" should be imparted only after the cat has performed the desired action. You should initially start in a quiet place, and bring the food that your cat loves most. Make sure that your cat understands the click-treat association. Now you can take up the desired action -- 1 lesson at a time, for not more than 6-10 minutes at a stretch. Let's take the action of ‘Sit as an example. You can start by gently pushing your cat down in the sitting position, accompanied by the verbal clue "Sit". When the cat has stayed in the sitting position for a long enough time, you can give it the reward. However, if this pushing action does not work, you can maneuver your pet to automatically sit down by holding a treat in your fist, then positioning your hand over the cats head and moving it backward until it naturally sits down. In this way you can train your cat to sit, lie down, stay in a position for a long time or even respond to your calls. To get your pet to identify its own name, you can ask a few friends to assist you; sit in a circle or in different parts of a room and call out to the cat by its name. When it approaches, reward it with a click and then a treat. Its as simple as that. So purchase yourself a clicker kit and get started today! Remember, that it is far easier to train kittens rather than adult cats because habit patterns are far more developed in adult cats. Dont Scrimp On Grooming Cats Can Cats Live With Other Pets Cat Eyes Are A Fount Of Mystery How Catnip Affects Cats When Not To Get A Cat Cats Resources Declawing Cats Is Indefensible Grooming Cuddly Kitties Is Fun Bringing A New Cat Home Adopting A Cat Brings In Several Responsibilities American Shorthair Cats Have Won Their Deserved Respect Cat Bites Can Cause Severe Pain And Inflammation Cat Toys Are The Best Way To Keep Your Pet Occupied Cats Body Language Can Help You Decipher Its Moods How To Avoid Common Cat Rearing Mistakes How To Handle Aggression In Cats How To Keep Cats From Scratching Furniture Keeping A Cat Occupied Needs Time And Effort Maine Coon Cats Are Gentle Giants Persian Cats Are The Queen Of Cats Points To Keep In Mind While Buying A Cat Taming Feral Cats Can Create New Problems The Siamese Cat Is A Delight To Behold Tonkinese Cats Are An Owners Delight Traveling With Cats Needs Meticulous Planning
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