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How do you teach you cats tricks?

1 Answer  |  Asked By: roilior   59   

What do you do to teach them. Are you repetative, firm, please them if they do it right, punish them if they do it wrong, or all of the above.
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cats dont respond as well as dogs so if you want to train a cat to do tricks you would have to be willing to give up a lot of your time for your cat to try and teach them a trick. have to be encouraged not bossed! they will respond better if there is something in it for them like a treat. also dont be mad if your cat quits while trying to teach them.some basic tricks

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.

ALL OF THESE YOUR CAT WILL LOVE TOO. SO I HOPE THIS HELLPED YOU.

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