People who think you can't train a
cat haven't tried hard enough! Whether it’s a new kitten or an older cat that
you’re introducing into your household, training should begin as soon as you
bring your feline friend home.
Here
are our top tips:
1. Be patient - cats are intelligent and
trainable animals - keep training sessions to less than 2–3 minutes
and use rewards such as praise and food
such as cooked chicken or small amounts of butter or vegemite on your finger or
a spoon. Train your cat to come when he's called or sit for a treat
2. Cats like company - they are social
creatures and need companionship. Pick your kitten up from early on to help him
understand that he is safe in your arms. Cats also need to feel comfortable with
other cats, so the earlier you can begin socialising your cat with others the
better. Kittens often like a playmate and two kittens together are usually good
for each other
3. Provide natural stimulation such as
a scratching post - this is a normal behaviour used for communication. Place it
where the cat will use it, usually a prominent area or in front of where the cat
has already started to scratch (such as the corner of the couch!)
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