Lara Lee asked:


Training your kitten is actually about growing it mature and become rather a trained cat from a juvenile kitten. Training your cat on various things is fun as well as rewarding for you in the long run. It helps you to make into what you dream of it to be and get rid of its wild or bad behaviors which as a matter of fact are natural to all animals. The process of training also provides you with a number of opportunities to learn and observe your cat behaviors.

If you are keen and sharp observer, training your cat can become much easier for you. You can observe its various behaviors and then come up with an innovative plan of action to train it accordingly. What you must always preserve in your mind is to be patient. Every cat is an individual; it has its own habits, abilities and behavior. The conventional training may not always prove to be effective owing to this factor on all cats. You are required to deal with it individually and bring in some innovation when it comes to training it in various respects.

Like all individuals, your cat may learn a few things quickly and may struggle with some. In this case, you should not feel frustrated and try alternates. Say if you expose food to eat whenever it feels like, you may have to change this routine. If you enforce a feeding schedule, it will benefit you in two respects. One, it will enhance the reward-value of the food. Secondly, it will also build some sense of time and routine into your cat’s life.

In case if you use food as a part of training and taming, you must schedule the training sessions before every meal. Like all animals, your cat will respond best when hungry and craving for food.

To train your cat, it is advisable to go slowly and steadily and not to overburden it. Start by easier things and then slowly move to the difficult ones. You must also keep in mind that cats do not have a very long attention span and tend to lose interest quickly. For this reason, the best mode of training is to observe short intervals.

Christopher Byrnes asked:


Clicker training incorporates the use of a clicker as a reward or encouragement when training a cat.

Cats are able to relate with the clicker, displaying good actions and behavior. Clicker training is often linked with conventional condition, where cats associate sound with food and operational condition and where cats execute movements for food.

A clicker is found to be more effective than verbal command because cats can hear clicker sounds more clearly than a voice, as human voice tones change while the clicker sound is always steady or constant.

The click is brief and concise, whereas a voice, phrase or a word, is fairly long in cats‘ point of standing. To say ‘good boy’ will take time than a click.

With the use of a clicker, cats can be successfully trained in three simple steps: obtaining the cats behavior, marking its behavior, and reinforcing its behavior.

Guidelines when training with a clicker:

1. To make a sound, push the clicker’s spring end and then release. Treat the cat.

2. When you notice a behavior that you want your cat to continue on doing, click during while the behavior is being performed, never after it.

3. Click only once, to express enthusiasm towards the act of your cat and add more treats.

4. Note that practice periods should be short. More can be learned in three brief five minute sessions per day than hours of boring and stressful repetition.

5. Correct bad acts by ignoring and clicking when good behavior is displayed. Click when your kitten uses the litter box or when it plays on the scratch post, not on the furniture.

6. Click for accidental and voluntary actions nearing your objective. You should entice the cat into a position, but never pull or push it or hold it.

7. Never wait until your cat performs the perfect act that you told it to do, instead click and reward for little actions towards the correct direction. When your cat is signaled to sit and it crouches in its back, click.

8. Carry the clicker at all times when you are with your cat, so you can catch good acts.

9. Make sure to put aside the clicker when you are scolding your cat.

The non-confrontational character of a clicker makes it an ideal tool for training your cat.

You too, can be happy with the results, having achieved all positive behaviors that you worked for with your cat. With lots of understanding, love, and patience, cat clicker training will continue to give you wonderful results that you and your cat will benefit from for years to come.

Karen Corey asked:


Most people have the idea that cats can\’t be trained. They think any behavioural problems a cat has can\’t be changed because cats are supposed to be totally self-centered and independent. More people are finding out that you can in fact train a cat to solve a lot of common behavioural problems.

Some people might wonder why they should take the time to train their cat. There are several reasons, including being able to have a better connection and relationship with your feline companion. Training will make your cat more active and responsive to you and its surroundings. It can make frightened and shy cats more confident and outgoing. If you have a dominant cat you can make them less aggressive.

If you are using treats when training, to make it easier you should not leave food out so the cat can eat any time it wants. If you put your cat on a regular feeding schedule and remove any uneaten food it will make the treats you are using for training more effective. You need to also remember your cat is not a mind reader and you have to be very clear on what you want them to do. Another thing to remember is to never lose your temper, if your cat is not responding to you take a break and try again later.

One type of behavioural problem that your cat might display is scratching. When it comes to scratching it is important to remember that this is a natural and inbred action. It is impossible to get a cat to stop scratching, but they can be trained to only scratch on acceptable objects rather than your favourite armchair.

A cat will scratch for many different reasons. They do this to remove the dead outer layers of their claws. They also use scratching to mark territory and to stretch their bodies and flex their feet and claws. If you have scratching objects which are convenient and appealing to your cat they will use these.

To find the perfect scratching item for your cat you should observe where and what they seem to want to scratch on most. You will want to notice where these objects are located such as near their bed or by the front door.

After you have decided what and where they prefer substitute similar items in these locations. There are many different scratching posts available including rope wrapped posts, cardboard or even logs are sometimes preferred. Now cover the area where they usually want to scratch with something they find unappealing. Aluminium foil works well for this purpose because most cats don\’t like the noise it makes when touched.

After your cat is consistently scratching on the desirable object you can remove the foil from the other item. You should never punish your cat for scratching. Just tell them no and provide something acceptable for them to use. Punishment won\’t change the bad behaviour and can make your cat afraid of you or its environment.

Depending on what kind of behavioural problems your cat is having will determine what type of action is necessary. You should always check with your vet if your cat starts misbehaving and being aggressive. These can be signs of an illness or condition. There is also professional help available. There are people who can help you to combat your cat\’s bad behaviour. These types of people are cat behavioural specialists and can be found in your area.

To make sure your cat stays healthy and will enjoy a long life, you might want to consider buying cat insurance in case their will be unforeseen medical expenses in the years to come. You have health insurance on the rest of your family and for peace of mind you might want to get pet insurance on your feline companions.

Nathalie Veilleux asked:


First thing get a plastic pan that you will be able to put in and out of the cage. I bought some small dish pans at the dollar store and they are just perfect.Put the pan in a corner of the cage and always leave it there.The rabbit will soon get use to go in and will go back where the smell is.

Then when you let him out of the cage,restrict him first to a small room and take the litter box out of the cage. If he makes some droppings on the floor, take them and show the rabbit that they belong in the box.Make sure you give him a reward every time he goes into it. But make it a special reward, something he would never get otherwise. My rabbit just loves daisies and I would keep some in a vase on the kitchen table.Every time she goes in her box I would give her one,but never on any other occasions.

Now This is important, If you got a baby rabbit, it will be easy to train him at first.But by about 3 months old, rabbits reach their sexual maturity, means they will soon be ready to mate.They will start marking their territory all over the house hoping an other rabbit will smell them and come and meet with them. Even if your rabbit was doing great with the litter box before,their instincts will take over.

This is why many people get discouraged at this point and give up.Most don’t understand why the rabbit is doing this and think that they don’t know how to litter train a pet rabbit.They ended up in their cages all the time or at the animal shelter or worse, outside by themselves.

A house rabbit has to be spayed or neutered to use properly her or his litter box.It is also suitable for the health of your animal,but can be a little expensive.So if you are considering adopting a rabbit,an older rabbit that has already been fixed would be a wise choice.

Here’s some good tips about the litter box:

- Put one in each room where your rabbit is allowed to go at first.

-Never put any cat litter or smelly wood chips in it,it is toxic for your rabbit.

-Use litter made of recycled newspaper, safe for the rabbit.

-Give the rabbit a special treat he loves every time he uses the litter box.

-Having your rabbit spayed or neutered is a must.

I had something funny happening with my rabbit.I use to put the litter box in the kitchen but she would keep do her business on the bathroom floor.Even as obvious as it was, it took me a while to finally realise that all she wanted was to go to the bathroom like everybody else.So I put the litter box in the bathroom and since she always goes in it!

Ken Charnly asked:


If you have always wanted to know more about this topic, then get ready because we have all the information you can handle. Getting a pet is just the tip of the iceberg especially if the owner decides to keep it indoors. Before deciding on which animal to get, it is best to read up on the frequent problems that happen so one can be ready to overcome them.

A cat is a cute furry animal that do not usually need to be given a bath like dogs. This is as cats are able to clean up themselves very well. But there is more to just giving them food or brushing their fur and these are things the owner must anticipate.

Cats like dogs that have not been trained how to behave indoors can create a lot of problems. The claws of this animal can scratch and ruin the furniture. If the creature has not also been toilet trained, the house will smell and the owner will have to clean up after it.

There are ways to solve the clawing problem. One way is declawing it when your pet is still a kitten. Since some people find this to be cruel to the animal, then one would have to buy a scratching post and teach it to scratch on the surface when the animal feels like doing it.

Since the kitten does not know what the scratching post is for, it is best to teach it by grabbing its paws and doing the motion. This will take some time to learn so one should observe that cat and practice it often.

Another product for training cats is a litter box. This is to solve the waste problem that will happen if the cat has not yet been trained on what to do should it feel the urge. These can be purchased at the local pet store and choosing one should depend on the size of the cat.

Using the litter box will take some time and practice so one should keep a close watch on the cat. Should it start behaving like it is about to do it, one should carry the cat immediately to the litter box. Another way of teaching it is picking up the waste, putting it in the box then putting the cat in the box to get used to the smell.

Cats like other animals need time to exercise. To prevent this animal from ruining the house, one should buy toys such as a stuffed animal or a ball for the animal to play with.

There are many varieties of cat training products available on the market which can be found in the local pet store or online. The person has to know what is needed in order to make the pet good for the indoors.

Here are some of the cat training devices that can magically transform a misbehaved pet to an obedient one:

1. “The Potty-Cat”

This quirky and cute-looking system is a magic of sorts as it has everything – a handy manual and the device that can train the cat without him knowing about it! No more foul litter, just a smart-aleck of a cat! Incredible and true!

2. “Pet Agree Training Device”

What does it do? Its ultrasonic system emits sounds that can easily catch the pet’s attention. With its built-in verbal orders, the cat is trained in an instant!

3. “SSSCAT”

Because it combines the power of an aerosol can and a motion detector, the SSSCAT emits sound and the spray that can shoo the cat away from places where it is prohibited.

4. “Electrostatic Pet **** Mat”

The name sounds ominous but the “Electronic Pet **** Mat” is pretty harmless. But that doesn’t mean it is ineffective. The electrical pulse and the static electricity can keep the pet cat from messing around the sofas, windows and front yards.

5. “Pet Boundary Indoor Pet Barrier System”

It keeps the cat away as it makes its own “unwanted zone” that can be as far as ten feet. The owner just has to place the transmitter to the collar and voila.

6. “Scarecrow Water Spraying Animal Repeller”

Introducing the Scarecrow Water Spraying Animal Repeller which goes to water-spraying when it notices an intruder aka the pet cat.

7. “Tattle Tale Vibration Alarm Pet Trainer”

Pets keep out! That’s what this device intends to warn the pet cats. Advanced as it is with the structural vibration technology, the Tattle Tale is so sensitive it detects vibration right away even if there is no apparent movement.

8. “Cat Stop! Ultrasonic”

Gardens and front yards will no longer welcome the cats, because of its high-quality motion sensor. Cat training devices abound, the cat lover will never run out of alternatives on how to keep his cat from getting litter-crazy.

Kathrynn Kelley asked:


Everyone’s heard of cats out there using a toilet rather than a litter box. Most of us probably just think that those cats must be specially trained in the same manner you would train a circus elephant or an animal that’s used on a movie set, i.e. it is way over our heads. The fact of the matter is that these cats have simply been trained by their owners using consistent training methods. Anyone can do it.

The first thing that you need to do is get your cat used to using a homemade cardboard litter box (rather than the plastic variety most use), when they are still a kitten. If your cat is older, all you have to do is put a piece of cardboard to the bottom of their litter pan to begin the training.

Because the later steps of training require there to be litter very near to the toilet bowl, you will have to begin using shredded newspaper, rather than regular kitty litter (which cannot be flushed). Next, start slowly moving the litter box towards the bathroom. Be consistent, but patient and slow. If your cat gets confused, they may stop following the litter box and return to where the box used to be to eliminate.

As you are moving the box towards the bathroom, start gradually trimming down its sides. Once you get to the bathroom, start gradually moving the box towards the toilet.

Eventually you can place the box on the toilet. Once you do that, cut each corner of the box a bit so that you can use a bit of twine or string to tie the box down to the toilet and immobilize it. Once the box is on top of the toilet, let your cat eliminate in it just like that for one or two weeks. You don’t want to rush things here.

Next, cut a two- to three-inch hole in the bottom of the box. As a cat’s instinct tells them to cover up their waste, your cat will soon begin to push their waste and some of the shredded newspaper into the hole.

In case your cat needs to go when you are cleaning the bathroom, you may find it advantageous to have on hand a flat piece of cardboard with a small hole cut in it. If they need to go and their box is unavailable, all you have to do stabilize place this flat piece under the seat and let them go.

Once they’ve gone in the toilet, cut down the sides of their litter box until there is nothing left but the bottom section of the box. As was mentioned before, you can place this flat piece under the toilet seat to keep it in place, but you still want to leave a little bit of the shredded newspaper so that your cat doesn’t get confused.

Pretty soon you can eliminate the cardboard altogether and they’ll just be going in the toilet! The entire toilet-training process will probably take about three or four weeks for most cats, though some have learned even faster.

You know your cat better than anybody, so just be patient and let them go at their own pace. You don’t want to disrupt the training by pushing the issue and making them uncomfortable. With some patience and a bit of animal know-how, anyone can use this method to train their cat to use the toilet.

Jay Schindler asked:


Should a cat attend obedience classes? Actually, there is no need to. Cats can develop good behavior with the proper training aids. 

Cat Training Aids

Food Tray The cat must be taught to eat only in their food trays to avoid begging constantly or having them steal food from the dining table. These must be situated far from the dinner table. It will also help to feed the cat before dinner. They sleep after they eat.

Scratching Posts It is part of the nature of the cat to claw, however this should not be tolerated. It can be very damaging to the furniture. This can be easily resolved by providing scratching posts for cats to claw on instead of the furniture.

Repellent Liquid repellent can also be used to keep cats from scratching on certain furniture. The taste of such repellents is so terrible that the cat will learn to stop from scratching eventually.

Yarns and Balls Cats also need exercise. They are generally playful. Kittens like to play with just anything. To avoid having them tinker with delicate things, it is good to give them yarns or soft balls to play with. Older cats can be trained to use harmless leads.

Treats Cats can be taught tricks. They can be taught to shake hands or fetch something. However, to properly train cats, it is important to give them rewards when they successfully accomplished a task. Treats are good rewards.

Litter Trays One of the drawbacks of keeping a cat indoors is dealing with their dirt. Litter trays will come in handy at this point. This is a must in toilet training an indoor cat.

Water Spray Fighting with other cats and caterwauling are also problematic cat situations. Spraying the cats with water when they do these things will eventually keep them from doing them. The water spray is a helpful deterrent for other bad behaviors.

Cat Grass Plant eating is also a habit of the cats. They do this to induce vomiting and sometimes just out of curiosity. Cat grass is a good substitute to keep your plants safe.

Nesting Spot Cats enjoy going to elevated spots to see more. It is their way of seeking company. To keep them from jumping on furniture, it is best to get a nesting spot. This should elevated and comfortable. Rub a treat into the spot to attract the cat.

Training the cat with these aids will still require patience and consistency. Still, this is worth all the efforts. The good behavior of the cat is reward enough.

Anne Barrett asked:


There is new evidence everyday that points to the soothing effects of pet ownership. Many studies have shown that you can actually lower your blood pressure simply by petting a cat or dog. If you have kids a dog or cat can help them learn responsibility and help them learn to care about the needs of others as well as their own. But if your adult dog makes frequent messes in the house that can create an enormous amount of stress. How can you stop their bad habits? Is house training an adult dog possible?

There are a few things about dogs that are important to remember. For one thing, dogs are very clean by nature. They are den animals and don’t like to soil their den. They will try very hard to not relieve themselves near their bed, food or water. Dogs are also very intelligent. Most of them can be easily trained. They really do love you and want to please you. It’s just a matter of finding the right way to ‘communicate’ with your best friend so house training an adult dog can be frustration and confusion free.

House training an adult dog may not even be about a lack of training. If you have an un- neutered or un- spayed dog the ********* in the house could be more an element of marking their territory than lack of training. This is especially likely if you have a male dog, more than one dog in the household and your dog isn’t neutered.

Obviously the first thing you should try is to get your dog spayed or neutered. This will very likely take care of the problem right away since neutered and spayed dogs are less interested in marketing their territory. This may be all the house training you need.

If the dog has been marking it’s territory for a fairly long time getting them ‘fixed’ may not help right away. The marking behavior may have become more of a habit and it might take a little more effort to get them to break that habit.

Clean the spots they have marked with a non ammonia solution. Ammonia smells like *** and might encourage them to re-mark the spot. Once the spot has been cleaned put their food bowl there. This will make that area seem like their den and they will be unwilling to soil it.

This should stop the territory marking habit fairly quickly. If you want more tips on house training an adult dog you should get a copy of ‘The Ultimate House Training Guide‘. Written by a dog trainer with the assistance of veterinarians this guide can make house training an adult dog much easier.

You and your dog share a very wonderful and unique bond. Don’t let bad habits ruin the time you spend together. House training an adult dog is easy if you have the right tools and know what to do and what not to do.

anonymous asked:


We love dogs and we consider them to be our best friends; however, how much do we love them after barking at the slightest sound heard outside or at two o’clock in the morning? There are many reasons why dogs misbehave and there are just as many owners who are discouraged when it comes to training their beloved pets. For many owners, experts in the field of dog training have developed innovative devices in the form of remote dog training collars. Online, there are plenty of attractive offers for such products and also a lot of information on the subject. Dog owners should have no problem in finding a highly effective remote dog training collars, destined to make their pets behave properly.

Of course dogs bark. It is their natural instinct to do so every time they want to express their feelings or warn their owners of potential dangers. At the same time, they might bark when they have a difference of opinions with a cat or even another dog for that matter. The truth is that they are bound to bark sooner or later, no matter how hard you try to train them. Having a dog that makes constant noise is not only upsetting for you but also annoying for your neighbours who might not be so happy with the incessant barking. This is why you should consider one of the remote dog training collars, allowing you to train your dog in an efficient and comfortable manner. You will be able to enjoy special times with your dog, finally taking advantage of him being the perfect companion.

How do remote dog training collars work and where can you actually buy one? First of all, you must understand one essential aspect: these collars may be electronic devices but they are not going to harm your dog in any matter whatsoever. Throughout the entire training period, while wearing the collar your dog will be 100% comfortable, the only difference being observed when it comes to barking. The dog will not perceive the collar as an act of punisment; on the contrary, he will understand that barking is not such a fun activity at all times. The remote training dog collar is innovative and highly effective; being placed around the neck, it controls all of your dog’s intentions to misbehave. He barks too loud, you press the buttons and release a cold spray on his neck or chin; some are odourless and others have a citronella smell. Despite all the fun he had while barking, he will nevertheless stop, his attention being caught by the smell or simply by the cool feeling provoked by the spray. Featuring a 300 m range of activity and also a sound button, the dog training collar will be the best thing that you ever invested in.

The best thing about dog training collars is that there are suitable for all dog sizes and various breeds. One just has to use the Internet and find out more about the potential advantages of using such electronic devices. For example, small dog training collars are extremely useful to correct abnormal behavior of small breeds such as: Yorkshire terrier, Bichon Frise, Chihuahua and Shih Tzu. Even small dogs can present behavioral problems, barking without any apparent reason and disturbing the quiet of the neighborhood. If you want a completely safe and efficient way to stop your dog from his continuous barking, then you have definitely have to consider small dog training collars, easily to be mounted and just as easy refilled.

Small dog training collars use an electronic device to release a spray in order to attract the dog’s attention from what ever he is doing. No matter if the dog goes to the garbage making a mess everywhere, if he leaves paw marks all around the living room or barks continuously at the new teddy bear you just bought, this device is guaranteed to correct all the problems of your pet. If you do decide to go for small dog training collars that release a citronella smell, then you are guaranteed to amaze your dog with the citric smell. Sensing the unknown smell, he will instantly forget about all his adventures and stop barking, concentrating simultaneously to identify the source. Such electronic devices are perfect for those small dogs that can sometimes be extremely annoying, disturbing not only the neighbors but even the owners.

The next time you see your dog misbehaving and barking when he feels like, consider the possibility of a dog training collar. Go online and see the differences between various training kits offered by specialized companies in the field. Read carefully about the information provided and make sure that you choose the dog training collar that best fits your pet. Do not let your pet to become master of the domain and show him who the boss is without being too pushy or strict! Remember, you don’t have to resort to violence as long as you can benefit from some of the greatest innovations in the field, such as remote dog training collars.

Tara Mathews asked:


If you have a cat as a pet, you might have observed that they usually have different play styles than their canine counterparts. Toys are very important for cats than they are for dogs. Cat toys help fight boredom and it also gives them an outlet for their instinctive prey chasing behaviors. Playing with your pet can also be a bonding experience for the two of you.

However, when you are planning to buy a toy for your pet, you should make sure that the toys you are buying are safe for them. The type of toy that you buy depends on the size of your pet, their activity level, and preferences. You should also consider the environment that your pets play in or spends their time in as well. Here are some tips that you should consider in buying a cat toys.

Remember that most cats are attractive to things that are dangerous to them. So the first thing you have to do is to cat proof your home. You should remove string, ribbon, yarn, rubber bands, plastic bands, plastic milk jug rings, paper clips, pins, needles, dental floss, and anything else that can be ingested. These things are dangerous to your pet.

In buying a toy, you should avoid those that have ribbons, feathers, strings, eyes, or other small parts that can be chewed and ingested. Alternatively, you just avoid those that have these things. You could buy stuffed animals that are labeled as safe for children less than three years of age and that do contain any dangerous fillings like nutshells and polystyrene beads.  It would be better if the toy can be machine-washed. The toy should be soft as rigid toys are not as attractive to cats.

There are different categories of cat toys. They can be active, comfortable or filled with catnip. Active types can be round plastic shower curtain rings, plastic balls, or you can put a ping-pong ball or plastic golf ball in a dry bathtub to keep your mind occupied. Paper bags are also good for pouncing, hiding and interactive play.

A toy for comfort can include soft stuffed animals, which serve several functions. The stuff animal should be small animal to be carried around. Alternatively, it should be the same size as the cat for it to wrestle it around with. You can also consider buying a toy with legs and a tail, as this is more appealing to cats. Cardboard boxes are also comfort toys for your cat.

You can also consider buying catnip filled soft toys. These are fun to kick, carry and rub. It is also perfectly safe as it is not addictive and cats can roll in, rub in or eat. Catnip can also be crushed and sprinkled on the carpet. Or, you can put it on a towel placed on the floor so it will be easy to clean as catnip oils can stay in the carpet. However, we might not see the oil, but your cat will be able to smell them.

You can also get the most of your toys by rotating your cat toys weekly or by making only a few available at a time. Keep different types easily accessible. Alternatively, you can leave a toy that your cat loves available at all times. Make sure that the toys are of different uses like a toy to carry, a toy to wrestle with, one to roll, and one to baby.