Should a cat attend obedience classes? Actually, there is no
need to. Cats can develop good behavior with the proper training
aids.
Cat Training Aids
Food Tray
The cat must be taught to eat only in their food trays
to avoid begging constantly or having them steal food from the dining
table. These must be situated far from the dinner table. It
will also help to feed the cat before dinner. They sleep after they
eat.
Scratching Posts
It is part of the nature of the cat to claw,
however this should not be tolerated. It can be very damaging to the
furniture. This can be easily resolved by providing scratching posts
for cats to claw on instead of the furniture.
Repellent
Liquid repellent can also be used to keep cats from
scratching on certain furniture. The taste of such repellents is so
terrible that the cat will learn to stop from scratching
eventually.
Yarns and Balls
Cats also need exercise. They are
generally playful. Kittens like to play with just anything. To
avoid having them tinker with delicate things, it is good to give them
yarns or soft balls to play with. Older cats can be trained to use
harmless leads.
Treats
Cats can be taught tricks. They can be taught to
shake hands or fetch something. However, to properly train cats, it is
important to give them rewards when they successfully accomplished a
task. Treats are good rewards.
Litter Trays
One of the drawbacks of keeping a cat indoors is
dealing with their dirt. Litter trays will come in handy at this
point. This is a must in toilet training an indoor
cat.
Water Spray
Fighting with other cats and caterwauling are also
problematic cat situations. Spraying the cats with water when they
do these things will eventually keep them from doing them. The water spray
is a helpful deterrent for other bad behaviors.
Cat Grass
Plant eating is also a habit of the cats. They
do this to induce vomiting and sometimes just out of curiosity. Cat
grass is a good substitute to keep your plants safe.
Nesting Spot
Cats enjoy going to elevated spots to see
more. It is their way of seeking company. To keep them from
jumping on furniture, it is best to get a nesting spot. This should
elevated and comfortable. Rub a treat into the spot to attract the
cat.
Training the cat with these aids will still require patience and
consistency. Still, this is worth all the efforts. The good behavior
of the cat is reward enough.
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