Is there a very good source, either books or web page, where i can train my cats.?

Question

just like toilet train and tricks....

Answer 1

Never heard of. Cats are suppose to be elegant but unable to be taught.

Answer 2

my aunt had a cat that actually used the toilet, I HAVE NO IDEA HOW SHE DID THAT, .
I think its a fluke when cats do unusual things.

Answer 3

animalplanet.com

Answer 4

No, this is not about Kitty Boot Camp! If training your cat to sit, stay and heel is your goal, perhaps you should get a dog. If training your cat to adroitly perch himself over your toilet to do his business is your goal, perhaps this article is not for you either. This article is for all of us who would be happy training our cats to just use the litter box instead of our comforter, closet or shoes. This is for owners who would be happy training their cat to use a scratching post instead of the stereo speakers. If you're like me, you admire your cat for being a cat and you want him to behave as nothing other than a cat, but a well-behaved one.
Before we start training our cats to do something or to stop doing something, we need to look at how cats learn. They don't understand English, they can't read books or attend lectures. They learn by experience. If the experience is good, they will try to repeat it. If the experience is unpleasant, they will try to avoid it in the future. They enjoy raking the furniture with their claws, so they continue to do it. But it's quite a shock when they stick their nose in a candle flame, so they won't do that again.

The key to training is to make sure that whatever you want your cat to do is exceedingly rewarding and pleasurable. Whatever you don't want your cat to indulge in must never be rewarding or fun, in fact, it must be unpleasant.

Sometimes we unintentionally reward our cats for obnoxious behavior. A common complaint is that the cat pounces on the owner at five in the morning, meowing up a storm and generally being a pest. What do the owners do? They get up and feed the cat, play with him or let him outside. Kitty has learned that his behavior gets him exactly what he wants. Read more on 5am activity. Read more on rambunctious behavior.

Many owners become frustrated because they can't catch the cat in the act of the crime, so instead they show the cat the evidence (usually a wet spot on the carpet or pieces of shredded drapery) and discipline the cat at that time. A common training (mal)practice is grabbing the cat, pointing out the wet spot, then dragging him to the litter box and forcing him to dig in the litter. What the cat is learning is that being reached for by the owner is a bad experience and that the litter box is a torture chamber. It is usually difficult if not impossible to catch the cat in the act because most cats have already learned that being caught is bad news.

Reprimands simply do not work when training your cat. If you catch kitty in the act, he will only misbehave when you are not around. If you punish the cat later, he will not associate the reprimand with the crime. In either case, the misbehavior continues. Some cats misbehave just to get attention and the attention is enough of a reward to cause kitty to continue his ways. So what do we do?

If you want to prevent problems from occurring, or reform kitty of his bad habits, the answers are the same. Here's a three point training plan:

First: Stop all reprimands and punishment, no matter what your cat is doing.
Second: Set kitty up to succeed in performing those behaviors you want her to learn so she can be rewarded.
Third: Set up kitty's environment so that those behaviors you don't want him to learn are not rewarding.
Let's look at these at little more closely.

1. Stop all reprimands. Concentrate on making your relationship fun, rewarding, playful and interesting. Sometimes this change alone will solve your problem. Cats are known to become overly active and destructive when bored. Daily play sessions and relaxing massages help calm kitty down. Cats that feel neglected will often stop using their litter box. If you schedule regular sessions to give kitty your undivided attention and to play games with him, even litter box problems can disappear almost overnight.

2. The most effective method of cat training is through rewards, so the second step is setting up the cat's environment so he can succeed. This will give you the opportunity to reward and praise him for good behavior.

Let's take a look at litter box training as an example. A cat's physical system is very regular. If you control the input, you are also in control of the output. Kitty should be on a regular feeding schedule so he will have a corresponding regular output schedule. Adjust his feeding time so you can be present when he needs to go. About 15 minutes prior to when you know he will need to go, take him to his litter box room. Because you and kitty are locked in the litter box room, he doesn't have the option of going on the carpet in the hall or on your bed. His only choice is the litter box. When he uses it, praise the daylights out of him! Give him a juicy chunk of salmon or another treat that is reserved for this wonderful performance. Until you're sure that litter box training is successful, don't give him free access to the rest of your home when you know his bladder and bowels are full. Read more on litter box training.

3. The third step is setting up the cat's environment so that his misbehavior is not a rewarding experience. Let's take a look at furniture scratching as an example. While making kitty's scratching post fun, rewarding and exciting, the training process also requires you to make the furniture unattractive as a clawing item. Instead of you telling the cat to avoid the furniture, let the furniture itself tell the cat to stay away. It's up to you to find something your cat does not like. Each cat is different. However, most cats don't like to snag their claws when scratching, so you might try draping some netting or tulle over the furniture. Some cats don't like the feel of aluminum foil or two-sided sticky tape. A mild menthol or citrus scent repels some cats. Once your cat realizes that these places are not fun to scratch or sit on, and she regularly has wonderful times at her scratching post, the problem of inappropriate scratching will disappear. Read more on destructive behavior.

Maybe you are into training your cat to jump through a hoop; maybe you just want him to stop climbing the drapes. Whatever the case, remember that cats learn best through the use of rewards, praise and positive reinforcement. Set kitty up to succeed. Set yourself up to succeed with your cat. It works. And it's a lot more fun when training succeeds for both of you.

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Don't you love those pictures of adorable little kittens frolicking playfully in baskets of unraveled yarn? Keep dreaming - that only happens in calendars. Real cats can be a terror and a half, peeing on Persian rugs, clawing curtains, and spreading litter box remnants all over your humble abode. Fortunately, however, a cat can be trained. So before you do something rash like go out and get a dog, we suggest you follow our advice and learn how to keep your freaky feline in check. If you don't, you might have a "cat"-astrophe on your hands. Sorry.



Since the days when ancient Egyptians elevated cats to goddess status, the animals have been known for their independent, mysterious ways and aloof nature. (Translation: they're snobs.) Although they can be every bit as emotionally demanding as dogs - they, too, want to be petted and played with - cats typically are much cooler customers, frequently pretending they couldn't care less about their human caretakers.
No matter how vexing cats can be, just remember that they're not trying to get your goat, but rather, they have reasons for their actions (either biological, medical or psychological). Your cat, for example, does not know that she has ruined your $5,000 rug (we'll assume, for the purposes of this SYW, that your cat is a girl). All she knows is that you have moved her litter box next to the washing machine, and she's scared. Or that you have bought a new type of litter that she dislikes. While cats have excellent memories, they won't understand if you rub their noses in misplaced poop and yell at them. Being hit will only teach your cat to fear you, which is the worst move you could make if you want to train her to do anything right in the future. Cats are quite logical creatures (why do you think they get such high SAT scores?), and in most cases, there is a clear explanation for your cat's behavior.

The following characteristics are biologically inherent in cats:


Cats are hunters (mice, take note).


Cats are territorial.


Cats like to jump onto high places and creep into small, dark nooks and crannies (protect those Eggo waffles).


Cats are nocturnal.


Cats sleep 50 to 75 percent of the day (slackers).


Cats defecate away from where they eat (a good thing for all).


Cats like to scratch things (and they need to scratch things to keep their claws healthy).


Cats like objects that amuse them, especially when left home alone for long stretches of time. These objects include: house plants, curtains that blow in the breeze, electrical cords, shoelaces, feathery boas left on the backs of chairs, and open garbage cans.


Cats do not respond well to physical violence, screaming, intimidation, or being chased by infants with scissors.


Cats like to perform on Broadway.
Now that you know what makes cats tick, it should be a bit easier to figure out what's at the root of "bad" behavior. Often the cause is either medical or due to a change in lifestyle or environment.


Medical. When your cat starts acting weird, you should first make sure that the cause is not medical-related. Urinary infections can cause random peeing, while rabies-although unlikely due to mandatory vaccinations - can cause aggression. The last thing you want to do is reprimand your cat when the behavior isn't her fault.


Lifestyle or environment. Is there a new baby, dog, cat, or mother-in-law to introduce stress? Did you move recently? Has your schedule shifted so you are working different hours or longer periods of time? Despite their independent nature - cats in the wild come together only to mate - house cats suffer from boredom and stress. So if you think excessive changes are the cause of your cat's naughtiness, give the cat lots of attention and playtime when you get home. Limit your kitty's interactions with the cause of the stress (say, another cat or a new baby) at first, and then gradually allow her to have more and more contact with the new entity.