How do i train a cat or is there a site?

Question

My cat is in great shape but i want to train her
you know like (sitdown),etc.
Because theres a cat show coming up and i was wondering how or is there a website?

Answer 1

As the saying goes, you may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks … but you can certainly try with a cat!

Although cats are not generally known for doing tricks, they can learn to perform — if there's something in it for them (especially a treat). Unlike dogs, cats generally do not respond to commands well. They need to be encouraged, not bossed. Remember, your cat's intelligence and independence are qualities you cherish, so don't become frustrated if Kitty decides she'd rather have a snooze than learn a new trick.

Before you begin
A few things to keep in mind if you decide to try to teach your feline friend a trick or two:

Be sure your cat knows and responds to his name.
Select a quiet time and room with minimal distractions.
Have plenty of treats on hand. Positive verbal reinforcement is a good motivator for dogs, but most cats respond better to food rewards.
Teach tricks right before feeding time. This is when cats give you their undivided attention and are eager to do things you want them to.
Teach your cat only one trick at a time. Don't move onto the next trick until he's mastered the first.

Basic cat tricks
During training, use a loving and affectionate tone, rather than a disciplinary voice. Be sure to show Kitty how much you care for her (with love and treats), and she may respond by learning the trick you're attempting to teach.

Following are some tricks that you and your cat may enjoy:

Come (with or without a whistle) — Teaching your cat to come on command is an invaluable safety tool. At mealtime, call your cat's name (and whistle). Tap on her food bowl or start using a can opener to get her attention. Each time she arrives, praise her and give her a treat. In no time, your cat will associate food with your beckoning (or whistle).

Shake hands — Sit facing your cat, touch her front paw and say, "Shake." The second she lifts her paw, shake it. Praise her and give her a food treat. Repeat these steps in sequence a few times. Remember to be consistent and repeat the command the same way each time.

Sit-up — Place the cat in a sitting position. Hold a treat over his head and say "sit-up." Do not give him the treat if he stands or reaches for the treat. Repeat the command and wait for him to try and accomplish the behavior you've commanded. When he successfully sits up, immediately reward him with the treat. Repeat the command several times.

Wave — Hold a treat in your hand and place it in front of the cat's nose but just out of his reach. Move it back and forth with your hands in a waving motion while telling your cat to "wave." As your cat reaches out for the food, it will appear as if he is waving. Once his motion simulates a wave, praise him and give him the treat.

Provide plenty of affection, use a loving tone and always reward positive results with much praise and treats. This combination should have your fine little feline responding to your requests and impressing your guests in no time (if she's in the mood, of course…).

Answer 2

I read a book at the local pet store in the cat section called "Cat Training In 10 Minutes"
You can go to www.amazon.com to check it out. It was pretty short, so I just read it in the pet store and didn't buy it. lol

It's pretty much like training a dog but it takes more patience. You train them pretty much when they are ready. I used my cat's favorite cat treat to do it. You just keep repeating what trick you want them to do and give them positive reinforcment each time they do it. For sitting down, you would have to prop the cat in a sit down position over and over again and continue giving it treats for doing so. But after a few minutes of doing this, the cat get's bored and wanders off. I have taught my cat just one trick (To roll over on it's back and play dead) I would spend 5 to 7 minutes once a day about 3 to 4 times a week training my cat for this trick. After a couple weeks, it caught on.

Answer 3

I not think you train cats, cats train you. LOL!
But, I hope someone can help better than me. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Give your cats treats. Seriously, they'll love you after that. They'll be willing to do anything. Or not. ..

Answer 5

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