How to train a cat

How to train a cat

Nurseries where are engaged in training of dogs, exists enough that cannot be told about the same institutions for cats. Because of it it is possible to think that they are not created for this purpose. However cats also give in to training, as well as any other animals.

It is possible to train the pet in performance of any given tasks in house conditions. It is important to understand that for a cat the training should not be a burden. If he does not like to do any given things, it will be almost impossible to force him. Neither arrangements, nor bribery in the form of favourite food will help here. Besides, if the cat does not trust you, then it is also worth forgetting about a possibility of trainings.

Age

Optimum age to start trainings 7-8 months are considered. At this stage of development the cats are considered as rather adult to understand requirements and desires of the owners.

What to begin with

Training cannot be begun without preliminary preparation. It is necessary to observe the pet, to understand his character, habits. Also it is necessary to define its favourite delicacies and games. All this will allow to choose the optimum program of trainings that will yield the maximum result.

As there take place trainings

In order that the cat learned necessary team, for example, "to sit", it is necessary to take delicacy and to show it to the pet. When he becomes interested, quietly, but persistently say team. Repeat once again and slightly press on hinder legs of a cat that the animal understood better what from him is wanted. The main thing that needs to be had at classes is a patience. Over time the cat will remember everything and will sit down. When it occurs, order several times and only then reward the pet. Having arranged rest for several minutes, fix team. Continue trainings until the cat does not begin to squat without delicacy or your help. It is necessary to be engaged in training of the Dai Paw team after the previous action is studied. When the cat sits, take one of his pads, say team and give delicacy. As well as in last case, it is necessary to carry out it until the pet begins to give you a paw. The Lie command is executed by the same principle. It is only necessary to press on a front part of the sitting cat that he laid down then reward it delicacy. However do not overdo. Cats of subjects also differ from other animals that will not do what is not wanted. Each training has to be for them a peculiar game. For the pet it is important to understand that when performing conditions of the owner he will receive a remuneration. And if not, then to it for it nothing will be. Such method of training carries the name "positive reinforcement". Such trainings will allow to show once again who in the house main and also will increase ingenuity at a cat.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team


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