Can you teach a cat tricks, know any good websites with tips?

Answer 1

Hi there...in addition to the clicker training websites, which are a great place to start here's another website which shows you the steps on how to train a cat how to sit, lay down, come, walk on leash, and many other tricks (aka behaviours): http://www.catsplay.com/dailycat.php3?cat=mind&scat=mind_training . The key to any good training techniques is to make the learning session fun and rewarding for cats. Cats have a short attention span and each training session should only last 5-10 minutes. Have plenty of good healthy cat treats and train always before meal time. If your cat is free fed, training is more difficult so it's recommended to feed cats on a schedule so they anticipate a delicious meal after their training sessions.

Answer 2

Yes, as long as the cat is willing, also the younger you start the better...not to say older cats won't do tricks...just that they take a bit more time. But treats are defiantly a must! I find deli turkey really gets my kitties going, plus since its low in fat they won't become overweight(tear it into one-kitty-bite sizes). My 2 kittens, Gabbie(6 mo) and Doodles(8 mo), both learnt a whole bunch of tricks already...I got them from the shelter 3 months ago...in a month and a half they were sitting, waving, begging, shaking paws, laying down, and rolling over with ease. The trick is to use quick 10 min sessions in a quiet room with little distraction. You don't have to, but I use a command and hand motion to go along with the trick...my cats are good at ignoring commands, but the precise hand motion is hard for them not to notice...lol!
I use a click-pen to make a sound when they are doing it right, this is crucial since its hard to have a treat out and ready for them every-time they are doing the exact thing you want.
The training part is a lot like dogs....but with a kitty twist
Like with sit- you use a treat and bring it up in front of them where its right above their nose, then you lightly press on their bum as you would a dog...right once they get their bum down(even if its a second), click the pen and say GOOD SIT, (kitty-name)! GOOD SIT! Repeat the process a few times till you know the cat knows the trick. If the cat starts to loose interest, STOP immediately ! ...you don't want the cat to become bored.
Consistency is key with cats...after they have the trick down packed you can start commanding the trick from a bit further away from the face till the cat does it while you are standing. Once you have reached this point you can start with another trick...but only then! As your cat learns a few different tricks you can start giving them treats every 2-3 tricks...or have them hold a trick longer to receive the treat. But remember, unlike dogs, cats don't do it for love, they do it for the treat...lol...
Oh, and with tricks such as beg and down, you will want to place the cat near the edge of a table in the beginning. Oh, and roll over is easier to teach if you start on a soft rug or bed. Msg me if you need any other advice...hope all goes well!

Answer 3

i do not know of any websites. But it is possible. At the clinic where i work, Buddha, a 23 pound cat knows how to sit and beg. he also comes, but i'm not sure he is responding so much to the command as he is to the treat in hand. My friend Tracy also has three cats that know tricks, one even knows roll over. But yes it is possible and fun for you and your cat. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Some cats can learn tricks. My moggies aren't particularly interested in learning stuff but a siamese I used to have would sit up and beg like a dog and he would play fetch with small balls and sticks. No doubt he could have learned more if I had bothered to teach him.
The only tricks my moggies know is to act like they are about to faint with hunger if I don't feed them right away :0)

Answer 5

relies upon on breed of cat. Siamese are less demanding to coach. yet in certain circumstances its very perplexing to coach a kin cat to do tricks. some do merely it for treats, and it takes a lengthy time period. attempt googling it, i.e. put in 'the way as an example cats tricks' and observe what the quest engine comes up with, sturdy success x

Answer 6

Yes you can teach a cat tricks . One of my twin kittens loves to play fetch with a ball of paper . I ping it off my hand and she runs after it then brings it back to me and puts it directly into my hand . Another of my cats runs after the ball of paper and then puts it in a little pile behind the sofa . It is as if she is tidying up the house by keeping all the balls in one place .

Answer 7

I watched this show on Animal Planet about this team of pro. cat trainers that taught their cats to do cool tricks like cartwheels and handstands.but I don't know any websites,sorry.

Answer 8

Yes you can teach it tricks, it just takes alot of time. When I was younger I taught my cat how to give "kisses" when she would come near you all you would have to do is say "kisses" and she would run right up to your nose and give you a eskimo kiss. I also had a cat that I taught how to fetch. It just takes time.

Answer 9

you can teach cats tricks. we taught ours to talk simply by giving them a lot of attention. our other one acts like a baby and lets you hold him like a baby! Our cat, says "hello" "Whoa" and "no" but when he does it he totally changes his voice tone. he also does it early in the morning or when he hasn't seen u in a while!

Answer 10

There is something called Clicker training and works for all domestic animals, including cats. It also depends on what cat you have, some are sweet muffins who just like to be hugged and sleep around, others like interaction and will learn happily.