4. Repeat the procedure many times. Over time you give the cat your hand, but hold it a little farther away so that the skill is developed more accurately. The result should be that the cat understands that the voice command "Give me your paw" is a stimulus to touch your hand with your paw in order to get a treat. And after a while it will be possible to do without treats, because the skill will be fixed.
How do you teach a cat to sit on command?
Many dog owners think that cats are stupider than dogs because they are difficult to train. Meanwhile, people who socialize with cats claim otherwise.
According to cat lovers, cats are simply too smart to do things just because they are told to. We'll show you how to teach your cat to sit on command – in a few simple steps. Why, you may ask? If only to prove that it is possible, but above all to improve your relationship.
The first is a treat.
It should be a treat that she will want to get up for, something that as soon as it appears in her sight, smell and claws – she should get it immediately. It can be sardine, salmon, shrimp, or whatever makes your cat want it. In the beginning of training, it is important to use this treat only during training.
Instead of trying to sit the cat by force – which you may suspect will have the exact opposite effect and our pet will, at best, quickly leave "class" and, at worst, punish us by leaving painful scratches on his body – work on your cat's natural reflexes.
Most cats will stare at you if you stand in front of them. And if you're holding something that's particularly close to their feline stomachs. They will probably want to take a front-row seat and look in the direction of that THING – so seize the moment.
Approach the cat with the treat at your waist level – it should be low enough to excite them, and high enough that the cat can't take it right away. Facing the cat, bring your hand with the treat to the cat's ears and lift it behind the back of the head. This action should make the cat sit – if it sits, give it the treat immediately.
How to teach the cat the "sit" command
🐾 Take a cat with an attuned contact with the owner. She wants to communicate, is not afraid, does not show aggression.
🐾 We pick up a treat, very, very tasty, so that she wants it very, very much. Here I was lucky – Risa eats everything. We have different dry goodies at home, creamy ones outside. The latter in the apartment excites her excessively.
🐾 Reward only for her own action, no forced hands. We tried finger-pressing to sit down at first, it only slowed down learning. From a couple of days to a week or two 😅
Show a goodie, wait for the occasional sit and reward. A few successful repetitions and add the voice command "sit".
🐾 Praise, straight up praise when the cat gets it right. Risa loves it when she is good and a good girl.
We repeat every day, or better yet several times a day in the beginning. Don't molest if the cat has lost interest. If she doesn't understand what is wanted from her, it is to be expected. Remember that every cat is a personality. Some will master it with a couple of approaches, but some need more time.
Following commands is as much a favorite activity for Risa as going for walks. Once she touches the equipment, she comes right in. She likes exactly the action, she goes to earn a tasty treat, she doesn't try to steal from an open jar standing nearby.
I love that cats are starting to be seen as intelligent animals and not just couch cushions.
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How to train a cat?
Training should not be started without prior preparation. It is necessary to observe the pet, to understand its character, its habits. You should also determine its favorite treats and games. All this will allow you to choose the best training program, which will give maximum results.
So that the cat learns the necessary command, for example, "sit", you need to take a treat and show it to the pet. When he becomes interested, say the command calmly but firmly. Repeat the command one more time and then gently press on his hindquarters so that the cat understands what you want him to do. The main thing you need to have when practicing is patience. In time the cat will remember everything and sit down. When this happens, give the command several more times before rewarding your pet.
After resting for a few minutes, reinforce the command. Continue training until the cat starts squatting without a treat or your help.
Teach the "Give me your paw" command after the previous action has been learned. When the cat is sitting, take one of his paws, say the command and give him a treat. As in the previous case, it should be performed until the pet begins to give you a paw.
The Sit Command
You can catch the right skills in the cat – and develop them into a full-fledged command. One such trick is the "Sit" command.
1. Watch the walking cat. Wait until he takes action – he sits down. Immediately walk up to him, clearly say, "Sit!" and give him a treat.
2. Repeat the procedure many times. The main thing is to pronounce the word "Sit!" as clearly and with the same intonation as the first time. The cat should unambiguously distinguish the command from other sounds. It is necessary that the animal's mind was formed a bunch of "Action" – "command" – "encouragement". If you repeat this procedure regularly, sooner or later the cat will start to sit down at the "Sit" command.
3. Try saying "Sit" to the cat at an arbitrary moment and see what happens. If he sits, praise him, pet him, give him a treat.
It takes a lot of patience to teach a cat tricks. As Olga has already told us, the cat is a very willful animal, it can be taken only with caresses, all its training is based on stimulation. And everything needs to be repeated many, many times. But if the cat has learned something – he will remember it all his life. Just like a white tiger: remember Sergey Nesterov told us that he hardly ever rehearses with adult tigers anymore? And if you find a "key" to your purr-fur, it will easily perform all the same commands as the average dog: "Give me a paw", "Near", "Sit", "Lie down", "Fetch" and many others.
How to properly love a kitty cat
Olga Bezmen has been working with cats for 18 years and they all live in her house. She told how to keep a cat so that not only you but also he is happy.
1. You can't take a kitten for a child. Adults are responsible for the animal and its condition, and should help their child in caring for the pet. The pet needs your care, remember that.
2 . If you are getting a cat of a certain breed, research it first . . Each breed has its own peculiarities, and you have to be prepared for them. There are very contactable cats, there are capricious in care, there are cats who have a breed dislike of "sitting on the cradle. A purebred cat needs special care.
3. Pay attention to the cat. She does not like to be alone, it is a very contact and social animal. And even if a cat doesn't like to sit in your arms, it will always be somewhere near you, in the same room. So that your pet is not bored while you are at work, it is ideal to have him company – one more cat, so they communicate with each other. And if this is not possible, then you need to pay attention to the animal while you are at home.
4. Don't punish the cat if he goes to the bathroom in the wrong place. – Poking her in puddles with your cat's muzzle is useless. If this happens, it means she is desperately lacking attention or she has some health problems. You need to get to the bottom of the problem and understand what is going on with your cat.
5. You have to talk to your cat. As ridiculous as it may sound. When you leave you should say things like: "I'm going to work, I'll be back tonight." Leave some toys for your cat to play with while you are gone. When you return home, be sure to pay attention to the pet, talk to it for at least ten minutes. Remember: taking care of a pet is not just about feeding it and cleaning the toilet. With him, you have to interact emotionally. And then many years of happy life side by side await you.
