Teaching Your Cat

The relationship with your cat will be a merrier one, if your cat promptly responds to what you say. It can be very frustrating if you have to search house calling your pets' name with no response at all. And you finally find him under your bed doing his own business. It's not his fault as he doesn't understand a word you say. So, you have to train him. Not to do circus or such thing (if you like you may, but in the proper way), just to respond for your daily requests, like to come when you call and sit when you ask etc.

Training a cat takes lot of patient, practice and self-discipline. It is more like learning while teaching. You can't force your pet to do anything and punishing will definitely ruin the process. Remember, you are teaching your loving friend and not a wild beast.

To train your cat to come to you, first pick a spot in the house. (Don't take more than ten to fifteen minutes for session). Sit down and call your cat in a pleasant voice. Attract him by any cool way (such like using food etc). When he comes, offer his treat saying "come Kitty" (replace kitty with your pets' name) and praise him a lot. Then move to a different location and repeat the steps. You must do this over and over until your cat reliably comes when you call. Then you don't have to give treats, just a little love will do.

If your cat is a slow learner, be a good teacher and give him little more time. Also never call your cat for an unpleasant thing like bathing (for a cat, you know!). You don't have to be a professional trainer; you are the owner, companion of your pet. There is no one on this earth who knows about your pet more than you do. So, have a good time.

Dilani is really interested in cats and their behavior. She writes with the inspiration she got from her two cats' behavior and the books she read. You can read more at Understanding your cat.

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