June 18, 2008
Fast and Easy Cat Training and the Lies Told to Owners
Can you train a cat in ten minutes? Not hardly! Should your cat go to obedience school? Save your dollars; it is not necessary. You can be all that your cat needs to learn socially acceptable behavior.
If you want a well behaved cat, then the first step to consistent training. Proper cat care depends on your consistency. How does cat training in 10 minutes sound? Like a pack of lies! If you think that just spending a few minutes a day with your cat will yield the results you are looking for, then you are in for some heart break!
While cat training in ten minutes sounds like a great marketing spin for some cat guru, it is just not a reality. Cats do best when you combine consistency and reinforcement into your training plan. There a many cat training aids available that will help you to get control over your cat's behavior.
One of the training aids that nearly every owner purchases is a well constructed litter tray. Cats are meticulously clean and want their potty area to be clean as well. Litter boxes help to keep the kitty poo in the proper location and not all over your home. If you are really passionate about a clean house, then you might even consider tackling toilet training your cat. Seriously, it can be done!
You might also think about getting a bunch a cat grass to grow in your home. Your kitty will enjoy having something to munch on and it should keep them from devouring your favorite plants on the ledge.
Just like most humans, cats love to nest and so they need a place to do so. Cats enjoy going to lofty spots in order to take in their surroundings. It is their way of seeking company. To keep them from tromping over furniture, have a nesting spot for your cat. This should be elevated and comfortable. Rub a treat into the spot, when it is first created, as a way to attract the cat. After that, your cat will want to return to its new found "kitty haven".
Obviously, this is not all of the cat training aids there are available. Treats offer a fun way of positive reinforcement, yarn and balls are good for exercise, a toy mouse on a stick…there are tons! Most importantly tolerance and consistency are still two crucial parts of cat training (even with aids). Plus remember, this is not a form of "cat training in ten minutes".
The thing to know is that cat training in ten minutes just isn't real. Cats, like many animals, will require training to be incorporated into their daily lives in order for it to work. Despite this, training your cat is worth all the efforts. The good behavior of your cat is reward enough and you can relax, knowing that peace will reign within your home.

Filed under Family by TJ Lashley









