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Cat tricks: how to properly train your pet
15.02.2024 19:10
It is possible to train or teach all sorts of tricks not only to a dog, but also to a cat.
True, it is necessary to take into account some of the character traits of this wayward animal.
A little patience and a favorite treat in reserve, and soon you will be able to teach your furry pet elementary or complex tricks. You just need to build this process correctly.
At what age should you start?
Make sure that your pet is already 7-8 months old. There is simply no point in starting training earlier. Kittens are usually extremely restless and disobedient – they do not perceive commands.
Start with the simplest exercise - let the cat learn to give a paw, as another pet might do.
Place your pet in front of you and take its paw in your hand – clearly state the command, then reinforce the result by treating the cat with the prepared treat.
This approach always works. Scientists have proven that cats are no less interested in various tricks than dogs, but they always want to receive a tasty reward for any of their actions.
But you shouldn’t give in to the lead and abuse the size of the treat, otherwise the cat will be too distracted by food and will forget about the most important thing in the learning process.
In any case, use tasty and high-quality cat food purchased from a specialized store.
How fast do they learn?
It all depends on the individual characteristics of the breed and the character of the animal. Some cats quickly begin to obey their owners and carry out the necessary commands.
And some cats need a couple of days to be taught to give a paw. By the way, this may take even more time. You don’t need to move on to learning a new command until the previous one is clearly and quickly executed. The pet must clearly learn the earlier lesson.
If you have managed to teach your pet simple tricks, do not rush to more complex ones – first consolidate the results of the training. Many experts consider cats to be too freedom-loving animals, difficult to train.
There is some truth to this statement, but you can still train your pet to remember some basic tricks.
Try to work with your cat during periods of time when she is full, happy with everything, and not averse to joining in the “game.”
Let tricks remain a small entertainment for your pet. Then it will be much easier to "negotiate" with your furry pet and teach it interesting tricks. Try to allocate several hours for training so that they are productive.
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