There are plenty of kennels where dogs are trained, which cannot be said about the same institutions for cats. Because of this, you might think that they were not made for this. However, cats are also trainable like any other animal.
You can train your pet to perform certain tasks at home. It is important to understand that training should not be a burden for the cat. If he does not like to do certain things, it will be almost impossible to force him. Neither persuasion nor bribery in the form of your favorite food will help here.
In addition, if the cat does not trust you, then you should also forget about the possibility of training.
Age
The optimal age to start training is 7-8 months. At this stage of development, cats are considered old enough to understand the requirements and desires of their owners.
Where to begin
Training should not be started without prior preparation. It is necessary to observe the pet, to understand its character, habits. You should also identify his favorite treats and games. All this will allow you to choose the optimal training program, which will give the maximum result.
How are the training sessions
In order for the cat to learn the necessary command, for example, "sit", you need to take a treat and show it to your pet. When he is interested, calmly but persistently say the command. Repeat one more time and apply light pressure on the cat's hind legs to help the animal better understand what is wanted from it. The main thing that you need to have in class is patience. Over time, the cat will remember everything and sit down. When this happens, command a few more times and only then reward the pet.
After resting for a few minutes, reinforce the team. Continue training until the cat begins to squat without treats or your help.
The training of the command "Give a paw" should be done after the previous action has been studied. When the cat is sitting, take one of its paws, say the command and give a treat. As in the previous case, it should be performed until the pet itself gives you a paw.
The “Lie down” command follows the same principle. You just need to press on the front of the sitting cat so that he lies down, and then reward him with a treat.
However, don't overdo it. Cats differ from other animals in that they will not do what they do not want. Each workout should be a kind of game for them.
It is important for a pet to understand that if the conditions of the owner are met, he will receive a reward. And if not, then he will get nothing for it. This teaching method is called "positive reinforcement."
Such training will once again show who is in charge in the house, and will also increase the cat's wits.
