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How to Become an Expert at Cat Training. Train your cat to do something unusual and show
your friends that your pet can do more than just eat and sleep. You will need Veterinarian
Cat treats Cat food Bell or clicker Praise Double-sided tape Aluminum foil Patience 10-15
minutes a day (optional) Disinfectant (optional) and spray repellent (optional). Step 1. Schedule
an examination for your cat with your veterinarian before you begin training. You want to make
sure they don't have any health problems that may be aggravated by training. Step 2. Make
sure you have your cat's undivided attention. Eliminate distractions, such as music and
television sounds. Cats are naturally curious, so you may need to show them a treat. Hold
it in your fingertips and let them smell it, but don't give it to them. Step 3. Teach your
cat one trick at a time. If you try to combine tricks or start new trick before the first
is mastered, you're likely to confuse them. Spend 10 to 15 minutes a day on a single trick
until they've mastered it. Step 4. Give the cat a reward each time they perform the desired
behavior. You can use their favorite food, treats, or pet them as a reward. After they
get the hang of the behavior, give the reward less often. Step 5. Ring a bell or click a
clicker when the cat performs the trick or behavior that you are teaching, and praise
the cat for good behavior. Eventually, they will associate the sound and praise with the
action and won't need rewards. Step 6. Discourage undesirable behavior with deterrents. If your
cat scratches furniture, apply double-sided tape to where they scratch to deter them.
If they go to the bathroom outside of their litter box, lay sheets of aluminum foil where
they go. Cats are averse to those textures. Thoroughly clean the area where the cat went
with disinfectant and spray a repellent, available at pet supply stores. Step 7. Appreciate the
time you share with your cat. The training process takes patience, but you may find that
it's a bonding experience, too. Did you know As of 2005, approximately 30 percent of American
households had cats.