I knew a cat once who would jump into your arms on command. I'd love for my cat to do that. She already runs to greet me when I get home and stretches up against my leg to say hello.
A few months ago I started saying "up" every time I see her jump, but she still isn't associating the word with the action.
Does anyone know how to train a cat to jump into my arms on command?
2007-01-17 23:48:32 · 8 answers · asked by Angelpaws 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Don't get me wrong - I'd never presume to force her to perform tricks like a circus animal. But just maybe I can do it in a more subtle, unnoticable-to-her kinda way...
If she doesn't catch on, then I respect her enough to just let her be. I'd never with-hold food to teach her a trick.
2007-01-18 00:03:05 · update #1
Your cat already wrote in on "How to train my person?" !! LOL Good Luck with that!
2007-01-17 23:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by nosycap9 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Try clicker training. http://www.clickertraining.com/cattraining
The book "Clicker Training for Cats" by Karen Pryor explains the process - you can find it at pet stores & book stores.
Clicker training is a positive-only method of training, so it's a great way to enhance your bond with your cat while you teach your cat tricks. You can even teach a cat to do agility courses with clicker training.
Clicker training can also be used to help the cat adjust to being handled for grooming and at the vet. Some shelters use it to help socialize shy cats.
It's a lot of fun - good luck!
2007-01-18 03:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's been my experiance that how much you can teach a cat depends on the cat.
We have four cats and when trying to teach them to use the scratching post all four of them took different lenghts to time to "get it".
I showed one cat how to use the post once and she's used it since.
The second cat it took about a week and a half.
The third cat still won't use the post unless I catch her scratching something she's not allowed to...I clap my hands very loudly and say "NO" in a loud firm voice...THEN she goes to the post...so she KNOWS she's supposed to use it, she just doesn't want to...LOL
The fourth cat is another story, no matter how many times we've tried to show her she just DOES NOT use the post, she uses the throw rug in front of my sink....not what I wanted, but better than using the furniture.
So just keep repeating the "UP" command over and over again, she'll either get it or she won't.
Cats basically do what they want to do, not what we want them to do...LOL
2007-01-18 01:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by gracieandlizzie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Our cat can do tricks. He begs, gives us his paw, and does high five. It's easier to teach a cat to do on command some behavior already in his repertoire. It takes LOTS of repetition and lots of cat treats. Give the treat every time you give the command to jump and he looks at you. It's an incremental thing. Get low to him, put your hands out and say jump. Get him to come into your hands before standing to do it. He'll need lots of physical prompts to get this learned. You might have to nudge him to come into your arms, etc. But be consistent with the treats. And do the training when he's hungry, not just after he eats. Good luck!
2007-01-18 00:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by mamacath 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Read The Little Book of Calm for Cats.
2007-01-17 23:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by smm2424 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you want a creature that can be easily commanded, get a dog.
The charm of cats, in my view, is that they are independent, and come to you because they want to.
2007-01-17 23:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cats do what they want to do when they want to do it! If you want a pet to train, get a dog>
2007-01-18 01:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Wow, my cat never did that.
2007-01-18 00:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
good question our cat will come running inside when i whistle her.
2007-01-17 23:57:00 · answer #9 · answered by John B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋