A wonderful shaggy happiness has come to your house - a kitten. In order for the animal to always be only a source of joy and positive emotions for the whole family, you will have to be patient and attentive and start raising a fluffy baby from the very first day.
Instructions
Step 1
Cats are very intelligent and delicate animals. Therefore, it is necessary to achieve obedience from them firmly, but without aggression and, moreover, without the use of brute physical force. Using such methods, you will only achieve a state of constant fear and distrust of the animal.
Step 2
First of all, the kitten must be toilet trained. Ask the owners of the cat in advance where the mother and babies went to the toilet, what kind of filler the owners used. Buy the same litter and a similar tray - so the baby will sooner understand where to relieve himself. If you picked up a kitten on the street or the previous owners did not practice toilet training, then buy a regular tray with wood or sepiolite filler. Watch your baby closely. Usually the kitten needs to go to the toilet after eating or sleeping. When you see an animal's concern, pick it up and take it to the toilet. After the baby has made a puddle or a pile in the right place, lovingly praise him and give him a treat.
Step 3
Toilet training is a painstaking task. Some kittens master the toilet in a few days, some take much longer. Be patient with the kitten - and you will definitely achieve the result.
Step 4
Also, an important stage in the upbringing of a kitten is teaching them to sharpen their claws in a specially designated place. Prepare a scratching post for your baby in advance. You can buy it at a pet store or make your own from a piece of old carpet or tourist mat. When trying to sharpen claws on furniture or home carpets, shout out the animal sharply, pick it up and carry it to the scratching post. When you try to sharpen claws in the right place, praise your pet violently.
Step 5
Another problem that a kitten owner may face is scratching. Do not let your pet try to release its claws when playing with yourself or children. Also, you should not let him bite. A small kitten does it almost painlessly, but an adult animal can inflict serious injuries with its teeth and claws.
Step 6
The best measure of suppression of unwanted actions is a harsh shout. Cats have very fine hearing and do not like loud noises. If you ignore the shout, you can try to lightly slap the playing pet with a rustling newspaper. Animal psychologists say that noise exposure is much more effective in raising a cat than physical strength.
Step 7
When raising a kitten, follow the golden rule: you cannot allow a kitten to do what you are going to prohibit an adult animal. It is necessary to start upbringing as soon as the kitten is in your house. In this case, you should be patient. By following these simple rules, you will be able to raise a well-bred animal whose behavior you will definitely be proud of!
